My Blog - The Landy

Courage, Endurance, Mateship, and Sacrifice

An anniversary passed a couple of days ago marking 70 years since a defining moment in Australian history, the Kokoda Track campaign in the jungle of Papua New Guinea....

Abseil - Why don't you go down backwards?

As part of my journey to Cho Oyu and beyond I thought it best I start with some basics, learning the ropes so to speak....

Cho Oyu and Beyond...

My current focus is on mountaineering and the training I have always undertaken is working very well presently. And to put some context on this,...

Vehicle Weight - Spreadsheet for Calculation

Following up on a post in the forum, this is what I use to monitor my vehicle weights. Once you establish the basic empty weight of the vehicle, which should remain fixed,...

A Tough Way to Earn a Beer!

How would you like a beer? The question seemed innocent enough, and I must confess to jumping to attention like a new recruit whenever I hear the call go out,...

Speight's Coast to Coast - New Zealand

These are some of the photo’s taken as I made my way across New Zealand’s south island last weekend during the Speight’s Coast to Coast Adventure Race....

Speight's Coast to Coast

[Embedded Video] My training is underway for the Speight’s Coast to Coast in New Zealand set down for February 2012....

Free Camping - What is the real cost?

One of the things that make Australia great is our ability to travel the wide open spaces and find our own little piece of Australia where we can camp and perhaps stay a few ...

Theft in the Bush? - A word of Caution on Credit Card Fraud

Theft in the Bush? – A word of Caution on Credit Card Fraud Over the years of travelling in the bush and the outback we have never suffered losses from theft,...

Western Queensland & Gulf Savannah - The Landy + Tvan (On ...

Story and photos by Barry O’Malley ‘The Landy’ was packed, the Tvan attached for its first extended trip, and we were ready to head-off on another northern adventure and ...

Red Rover - A Tale of a Make-over

I’m sure much can be said and written about someone who has two Landrover Defenders, and I’ve had a good chuckle at the usual Landy jokes that frequently come my way!...

The Black Cat Track

Good news....we are back on track, so to speak for this year, and if all things go to plan, we'll be on the walk in September....

On Tour in Outback Queensland & the Gulf Savannah

It is always with great anticipation heading down the driveway, waving good-bye to the urban surrounds we are so familiar with, but long to escape,...

The Great North Walk

The following is a story of my walk along the Great North Walk, between Sydney and Newcastle.

Newnes & the Wolgan Valley

This is a great destination for those who like the Blue Mountains and walking....or just sitting around!

Bendetherra / Deua NP

Whilst a bit of a drive for a weekender away from Sydney it is worth the trouble....

Hawkesbury Canoe Classic

This is a great event for those into kayaking.....I missed last year, but did the previous two; and working towards this year again!

Ben Boyd National Park

This park is set against a very scenic backdrop and is worth the effort to travel to.

Corner Country

Corner Country – Outback Australia 2005 It's an amazing countryside that keeps taking me back..... This is one of our stories...

Outback Queensland & Gulf Savannah

This is one of my travel stories........ The Landy