Quit work, start the big trip end of Jan!!!
Submitted: Monday, Dec 20, 2004 at 16:13
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Juma
Hi all,
well I've done it - quit work and 'gone public'!
We're off at the end of Jan for 12 months. We're heading south from
Brisbane, down to Tassie, back up through the centre, up to the gulf, turn left and loop through NT, WA and back round the bottom. Generally we're avoiding major cities and going the back route.
I'm planning on posting details as we go on my site (or snippets on here if that gets too hard) - I'll also put up more car and trip details over the next week or so.
Many many thanks to everyone here - over the past couple of years I've skirted the edges of the
forum but read and learnt a lot.
As you can imagine we're all very excited (2+2 rugrats)!!. The car (Challenger) and trailer (off road Jackoroo) are ready - all that's really let if to prep the house prior to the renters moving in.
I'll pick up an EO sticker soon and put it on the back before we go. Stop and say hello if you see us on the road :-)
Reply By: Juma - Monday, Dec 20, 2004 at 16:16
Monday, Dec 20, 2004 at 16:16
Oops - try here instead.
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Reply By: Vince NSW - Monday, Dec 20, 2004 at 16:58
Monday, Dec 20, 2004 at 16:58
Good luck & enjoy the experiance.
Half your luck
Vince
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Reply By: Member - Nobby - Monday, Dec 20, 2004 at 16:58
Monday, Dec 20, 2004 at 16:58
Good OnYa. Hope all goes
well and we might see each other round the traps at some stage if you are still out there in two years time.
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Reply By: Member - Spook (SA) - Monday, Dec 20, 2004 at 17:03
Monday, Dec 20, 2004 at 17:03
Onya mate!
My Fiance and I are getting married at the end of Feb and am planning to do the same as you guys and leaving in early march, but we are heading west first then accross the top, then down thru the centre. There is sooo much to think of and organise (and save...) :)
Site looks good too by the way.
Hope to see you out there
Brad
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Reply By: Member - Camper (SA) - Monday, Dec 20, 2004 at 18:48
Monday, Dec 20, 2004 at 18:48
Ah Beauty,
Will wait in excited anticipation to hear how the Challa does the job.
Let's know when you hit SA
Camper
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Follow Up By: Juma - Monday, Dec 20, 2004 at 20:32
Monday, Dec 20, 2004 at 20:32
Thanks! So far so good...like the shots of your Challenger too. We're passing thru SA mid April-ish and planning on stopping in
Robe (and the Coonawarra), Coorong,
Kangaroo Island, the Baroosa, Flinders,
Oodnadatta and I think
Dalhousie Springs.
P.S. hoping to post some photo's this weekend so watch out if you're interested in any of the mods. I'm currently trying to build a shelf system for the back too (after taking out the parcel shelf).
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Reply By: Member - Steve (ACT) - Monday, Dec 20, 2004 at 21:04
Monday, Dec 20, 2004 at 21:04
Good luck with the trip, hope you have the time of your life!!
I realise the ACT probably isn't on let alone anywhere near you planned route, but if you are near here or need help near here, give a yell!!
Sandy
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Follow Up By: Juma - Monday, Dec 20, 2004 at 23:22
Monday, Dec 20, 2004 at 23:22
Hi Sandy, we're planning on doing the Alps/High Country way to
Melbourne so we will be driving thru ACT.
We've never seen ACT so we're planning on staying in the area for a few nights before moving on to somwhere around Kosi. So far the plan is to at least pop into
Canberra and have a look around.
Any suggestions on family friendly
places to stay would be appreciated - National Parks or even caravan parks (might need some 'luxury' by then!).
Ditto for tracks in the area - although I do have a copy of the High Country 4WD book which I'll be using extensively.
We'll be there late Feb - we think :-)
Cheers, Juma
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Follow Up By: Member - Steve (ACT) - Tuesday, Dec 21, 2004 at 23:57
Tuesday, Dec 21, 2004 at 23:57
http://www.canberratourism.com.au/
This is a good site to get an idea of some of the great
places to see in
Canberra.
Depending on your rugrats ages the war
memorial is excellent and is only a coin donation to enter. The Museum of Australia is another great place, and free to enter (charges for special exhibits). They probably sound boring, but my kids love going to both of them!!
As for 4wd tracks can only comment on the Brindabella's, it's a beautiful area, easy or hard driving something for everyone.
Once you're more sure of your trip details and how long you have, what you want to do etc. Let us know if you want any particular information!!
Steve is always looking for an excuse to go 4wding, so if you want a guide let us know!!
Sandy
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Reply By: Eric from Cape York Connections - Tuesday, Dec 21, 2004 at 06:49
Tuesday, Dec 21, 2004 at 06:49
Have a good one.
Your web site is a good read.
All the best
Eric
www.capeyorkconnections.com.au
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Follow Up By: jules15 - Tuesday, Dec 21, 2004 at 07:53
Tuesday, Dec 21, 2004 at 07:53
In
Canberra there is a
park called something Australian National Village - sort of North of town on main road - has caravan
park as
well as motel and flats - nice place.
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Reply By: Member - Camper (SA) - Tuesday, Dec 21, 2004 at 20:39
Tuesday, Dec 21, 2004 at 20:39
Hi Juma,
Re Kangaroo Is you really should enjoy it. Go down to the west end and check out the
camp sites and walks into the beaches. Magic country; we spent a month on the Is in April after planning to go over for a fortnight.
Book your ferry crossing thro the RAA if you are a member of a similar organisation which has reciprocal rights you will save about 10% off a really expensive slug.
Best of luck,
Camper
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Reply By: wheeler - Wednesday, Dec 22, 2004 at 09:58
Wednesday, Dec 22, 2004 at 09:58
Hey Juma
Good on ya hope you have a great trip. I am planning on doing a similar trip, leaving
brisbane dec 2005. I will follow your exploits with interest. Would be very interested to know what you have budgeted for your trip if its not too personal. Have a great time.
Cheers
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