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Simpson Desert and Batten Hill Trip, 2007- Part 6 Exploring ...

. Now it was time to literally move on and enjoy the next stage of the trip with Kevin and Megan. We had a good run out from Batten Hill and along the Plenty Highway towards ...

Simpson Desert and Batten Hill Trip, 2007- Part 5 Mount ...

. Next day the scientists and their volunteers arrived, about a dozen people, excited to see their new camp and keen to get out into this new area....

Simpson Desert and Batten Hill Trip, 2007- Part 4 Ngarra ...

Having reached Kevin and Megan’s camp at Ngarra Ngarra Swamp near Lake Caroline we attempted to make contact with Batten Hill, only to find, as Kevin had already discovered,...

Want to Tour the Kimberley With Us?-

Unfortunately we have had a number of cancellations on our Kimberley Tour and we are now down to just two vehicles which sadly makes it an uneconomical proposition for us....

Simpson Desert and Batten Hill Trip, 2007- Part 3 Excursions ...

. It was a big and diverse group of people who gathered for dinner that first night. Lindsay Bookie was supported by Jol Flemming and some others who had a good knowledge of ...

Brisbane to Broome and back

It is now only 8 weeks until we hit the road for our 10 week adventure. We are planning to drive to Broome and back via Airlie Beach and Cairns....

Streaky Bay and Nullarbor Adventures (Week 3)

Week 3. From Streaky Bay to West Oz. On Monday morning (22nd April) we packed up from our overnight camp at Pildappa Rock near Minnipa....

Simpson Desert and Batten Hill Trip, 2007- Part 2 William ...

. The road between William Creek and Oodnadatta was rough and corrugated in places. The country was very dry and brown and we wondered what the occasional cattle that we saw ...

Lyndhurst Area - South Australia

At the junction of the Oodnadatta and Strzelecki Tracks around 600 kilometres north of Adelaide in South Australia, is the small community of Lyndhurst....

Weekend on The Block April 2013

[Embedded Video]Camping beside the Queenbeyan River, on 'The Block'

Our Travels

The count down is on, and so much to do!

Site Updates: Shop Images, Mobile Articles and Roads

Shop: Images all main images converted the Gallery and controls adjusted on all pages and feeds to support update. Main Image is highest rated Gallery image....

Simpson Desert and Batten Hill Trip, 2007- Part 1 Canberra to ...

. In early 2007 we responded to a call for three volunteer radio operators to participate in a scientific expedition to Batten Hill in the NE of the Simpson Desert....

Site Updates: User Treks & Mobile Updates

User Treks: There was a problem in the production of the route images that was causing a major performance issue. This problem has now be rectified....

Greg and Julie's Blog - Australia 2013

Hi all, We are currently in the final preparation stages and all but ready for our flight from the UK down to Perth. Please have a look at our blog,...

Days 24 to 27 - Charleville to St George, Applethorpe, Home

Day 24 - Charleville to St George via Mitchell. Last night dropped to about 7°. I was looking forward to cooler weather,...

Water Bra?

New to the scene but as Cape York trip is imminent I seek advice on water bra for the Prado diesel. As this vehicle doesn't have a belt driven fan is there still a need for the ...

Francois Peron National Park in Shark Bay

We have spent the past 5 days in the Francois Peron NP and we have absolutely LOVED IT! It is such an amazing place and the scenery is spectacular....

Days 22, 23 - Quilpie to Adavale, Wakes Lagoon, Adavale,...

Day 22 - Quilpie to Adavale, Wakes Lagoon, Adavale. Had a quick stop in Adavale, which has to be the smallest town I've been to. Checked with the only Pub in town,...

Price Drops, Last Chance Buys & New Super Specials

Hema Maps Products Perth to Pilbara Atlas and Guide and Western Australia Road and 4WD Atlas B4 format have both been reduced in price: Perth to Pilbara Atlas & Guide - ...

Days 20, 21 - Birdsville to J C Ruins ('Waverney'), Windorah,...

Day 20 : Birdsville to J C Ruins ('Waverney'). Farewell to Birdsville, and my track was East for a change along the Birdsville Development Road. What a road it is!...

Perth to Shark Bay

Latest update - Short version only: We spent 5 days in Perth exploring, relaxing at the beach, eating out, dropping into the National Kayaking regatta,...

Keep an eye on our Facebook Page

Hi all, as we head in to the 4WD Show and Camping Show season, we are making discounts available for some 4WD adventures, including our Canning and Kimberley trips....

Days 16 to 19 - Dajarra to Boulia, Bedourie, Birdsville.

Day 16: Dajarra to Boulia, Bedourie. After an uneventful trip from Dajarra, and not being the tourist season, Boulia was quiet....

Adventures from Mallacoota Vic. to Pildappa rock in SA....

LEAVING MALLACOOTA, VIA IMLAY ROAD TO ADAMINABY. 15TH APRIL. There was rain in the night and this morning the skies were grey so I felt ok about packing up and leaving a few ...