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Tobermorey to Alice Springs via the dusty Plenty (of dust) Hwy!

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Thursday 2nd June, 2005 Alice Springs NT Up with the chopper pilot this morning. That was with the sun still only a faint line on the eastern horizon....

Created: 02 Jun 2005 00:00 Views: 18963

Cape Leveque & the notorious road out the Dampier Peninsular.

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18th July 2010 Cape Leveque, Dampier Peninsula WA After some shopping and filling the fridge’s and drawers in the car park, it was time to fuel up and then get together again to head out ...

Created: 18 Jul 2010 00:00 Views: 18943

Coober Pedy - let the engineering begin.....Again!

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Tuesday 24th June, 2008 Coober Pedy SA It was a cool night. The moon rose a little after 10 pm, a giant globe of subdued gold. It certainly brightened things up....

Created: 24 Jun 2008 00:00 Views: 18932

The Pilbara - Port Hedland - Chasing our tails and the new fuel tank arrives!

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Wednesday 26th July, Port Hedland WA A frustrating day chasing the replacement tank and trying to find a mechanic. Being Hedland,...

Created: 26 Jul 2006 00:00 Views: 18922

Unexpected Encounters with Australian Reptiles #9 -the King Brown, Mulga Snake or Pilbara Cobra!

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is a species of venomous snake found in the northern climes of Australia. It is one of the longest venomous snakes in the world and is the second longest in Austr

Created: 08 Jan 2015 20:40 Views: 18824

Kalbarri WA

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Tuesday 16th May, 2006 Kalbarri W.A. (overcast again) The game plan was to be up at seven this morning to ensure we were early to the fisherman’s wharf and therefore secure our spot on the ...

Created: 16 May 2006 00:00 Views: 18806

The Pilbara - The Charles Knife Road and on to a bush camp near Cane River.

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Wednesday 7th June Bush camp near Cane River WA It was a nice morning to get out of bed to today. Not too windy and a little bit of cloud about. Not that cold either....

Created: 07 Jun 2006 00:00 Views: 18740

Rudall River NP - A rest day at the Desert Queens Baths.

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Desert Queens Baths Rest Day Leisurely start to the morning although the decision to down the 2nd bottle of white by the fire last night was somewhat regretted this morning....

Created: 15 Jul 2008 00:00 Views: 18585

The Pilbara - 80 Mile Beach

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Tuesday 13th June 80 Mile Beach WA Some good news from yesterday in that John and Jules had decided to continue on. What an Anzac that bloke is....

Created: 13 Jun 2006 00:00 Views: 18535

Coral Coast WA - Cape Range National Park (The amazing Turquoise Bay and Yardie Creek Station)

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Tuesday 6th June Cape Range National Park Mercifully, the wind dropped in intensity with the sun. By bed time it was just a breeze and it stayed that way until about 5.00 a.m....

Created: 06 Jun 2006 00:00 Views: 18443

Coral Coast WA - Cape Range National Park (Gale force winds and a curry log (not related!!!))

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Monday 5th June Coral Coast – Cape Range National Park It rained intermittently during the night but it was quite warm. Some comfort I suppose. We arose to a gloomy and overcast day,...

Created: 05 Jun 2006 00:00 Views: 18419

The Kimberley WA - Jandamara's hideaway, a bit of Rio & Windjana Gorge

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Thursday 22nd June Windjana Gorge National Park The Kimberley W.A. A very cold night with the dulcet tones of high powered compressors from the neighbouring supermarket thumping away all ...

Created: 22 Jun 2006 00:00 Views: 18323

The GDEC Expedition to The Gibson & Great Sandy Deserts begins - A late start to Mildura

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Sunday 30th May, 2010 Mildura Well it was a frantic day of activity trying to get the finishing touches do ne on the ute and the packing sorted....

Created: 31 May 2010 00:00 Views: 18218

On the road to Port Augusta

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Port Augusta SA Odometer 184674 – 615 km It was a crisp morning that awaited us when we emerged at 07:00 a.m.. Clear skies though. Only one train during the night. Sore shoulder though....

Created: 22 Jun 2008 00:00 Views: 18210

Near Venus Bay SA

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Sunday 9th April 2006 On a headland near Venus Bay S.A. Another leisurely 8.45 a.m. start to the day. Having had the annex out,...

Created: 09 Apr 2006 00:00 Views: 18174

Coober Pedy SA - The Easter Opal Festival

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Saturday 15th April 2006 Coober Pedy S.A. The annual Opal Festival is upon us. The day when the entire population of C/P get out in the street and celebrate….Hmmmm?...

Created: 15 Apr 2006 00:00 Views: 18174

Cape Leveque to Derby

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Tuesday 20th June, Derby W.A. It was a bit of a travel day today. I was out of bed early and packing the detritus of several days camping and managed to have everything squared away before 8....

Created: 20 Jun 2006 00:00 Views: 18066

The Sand and Spinifex Tour commences - on the road north.

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Calder Hwy, Tiega 34 59 45.74 142 18 41.59 It was a convoluted day really. I was up early and completed the packing of the vehicle before heading down to Maccas for breakfast and then a ...

Created: 21 Jun 2008 00:00 Views: 18054

The Pilbara - Into the back country towards Packsaddle & Wittenoom

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Friday 12th July, 1985 The Pilbara, Western Australia. This morning was one of those, “Lets not rush into anything until we have to” type mornings....

Created: 12 Jul 1985 00:00 Views: 18009

Gammon Ranges SA

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Tuesday 4th April 2006 Arkaroola Gammon Ranges S.A. Nothing strange to report overnight. No mechanically minded foxes, no invasion by giant spiders. Bodes well for the day actually....

Created: 04 Apr 2006 00:00 Views: 17855

GDEC 2011 - The Anne Beadell & Beyond (or as big a dose of culture shock as you can suffer!)

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10th April, 2011 Anne Beadell Hwy SA Ok I must confess I’m a xerophile, someone who thrives in a desert environment yet even by my dry and dusty standards,...

Created: 11 Apr 2011 04:25 Views: 17846

The Pilbara - Historic Cossack, Wickam, Point Sampson and Beirut by the sea (Roebourne)

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Saturday 10th June Karratha WA With a leisure day there was no need to get out of bed too early hence it was 8:30 a.m. when I arose....

Created: 10 Jun 2006 00:00 Views: 17726

Coober Pedy SA - Doing the tourist things and a look at the Painted Desert

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Good Friday 14th April 2006 Coober Pedy S.A. Rain this morning. It’s becoming synonymous with my associations with Coober Pedy. Dust, wind and rain....

Created: 14 Apr 2006 00:00 Views: 17710

The Pilbara - Doing the tourist thing about Karratha and Dampier (& a big win at Woolies!)

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Friday 9th June Karratha WA Had a bit of a drive around Karratha today. Drove the 19 kilometres to Dampier only to be disappointed (it was expected mind you). Not much of a place....

Created: 09 Jun 2006 00:00 Views: 17664

The Gary Junction Road - More bush welding (or what you do when the axle breaks!) - 2012 adventures.

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Monday 9th July, 2012 150 km east of Kiwirrkurra...5 km east of Mt Tietkens An early start with a snappy breakfast in our Gary Junction Camp....

Created: 09 Jul 2012 00:00 Views: 17557

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