Which Way??

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Graham
1999 Pathfinder Ti
2002 17ft Evernew 'All Roads' Van.

Andrew, How much time do you inytend to take on your trip 'round the block? I would tend to go anti-clockwise around Oz. Australia is buffeted by westerly and south easterly winds. If you travel clockwise you are always into the wind. My last business, which involved a lot of travelling, towing a 27ft caravan, always seemed to steer me in a clockwise direction and it was heavy going. Please do not discount any of the States or places as there is so much to see in this land of ours. Happy travelling. Willie

You didn,t say how long you hope to be away - which is probably the most important thing as to which way to go. As far as I know the north Aust wet can start mid November tru till April (will depend if a wet or dry wet - confusing yes). I have known people who have done the north in the wet, but have been experienced 4WDers and been prepared to stay put if roads get closed, but I don't think I would be doing it, also there is the heat and humidity to deal with. We have done several trips to north Aust, eg Kimberleys, Darwin, Cape York and they have always been done in our winter months so it is more comfortable travelling.

Andrew, I lived in and around Darwin for about 20 years. The wet seasons are pretty exciting at first. When you are a youngster everything is an adventure. Going bush in the WET was fun. 12ft grass to drive through and plenty of mud not to mention mozzies and crocs. After the age of 50 the extreme humidity and damp conditions get to you and I decamped south to become a Mexican:-). Go and experience a WET and see what real rain is like without the cold.
The Flinders and Gammon Ranges may get temperatures beyond 40C during December, January and February. The mercury hit 48.5 C in Januaryt 2001 on my back verandah here at Peterborough in the Southern Flinders Ranges. Something to reflect upon. Tasmania in summer will be cooler!! Cheers, Willie

Andrew it is considerably shorter to travel anticlockwise as travelling on the left side of the road makes the trip on average several metres closer to the centre. Therefore an anticlockwise circle is many kilometres shorter than a clockwise. A previous mention of wind is also a reason for choosing anticlockwise.

Andrew it is considerably shorter to travel anticlockwise as travelling on the left side of the road makes the trip on average several metres closer to the centre. Therefore an anticlockwise circle is many kilometres shorter than a clockwise. A previous mention of wind is also a reason for choosing anticlockwise.

Andrew it is considerably shorter to travel anticlockwise as travelling on the left side of the road makes the trip on average several metres closer to the centre. Therefore an anticlockwise circle is many kilometres shorter than a clockwise. A previous mention of wind is also a reason for choosing anticlockwise.

Andrew it is considerably shorter to travel anticlockwise as travelling on the left side of the road makes the trip on average several metres closer to the centre. Therefore an anticlockwise circle is many kilometres shorter than a clockwise. A previous mention of wind is also a reason for choosing anticlockwise.

Andrew it is considerably shorter to travel anticlockwise as travelling on the left side of the road makes the trip on average several metres closer to the centre. Therefore an anticlockwise circle is many kilometres shorter than a clockwise. A previous mention of wind is also a reason for choosing anticlockwise.

Andrew it is considerably shorter to travel anticlockwise as travelling on the left side of the road makes the trip on average several metres closer to the centre. Therefore an anticlockwise circle is many kilometres shorter than a clockwise. A previous mention of wind is also a reason for choosing anticlockwise.

Andrew it is considerably shorter to travel anticlockwise as travelling on the left side of the road makes the trip on average several metres closer to the centre. Therefore an anticlockwise circle is many kilometres shorter than a clockwise. A previous mention of wind is also a reason for choosing anticlockwise.

Andrew it is considerably shorter to travel anticlockwise as travelling on the left side of the road makes the trip on average several metres closer to the centre. Therefore an anticlockwise circle is many kilometres shorter than a clockwise. A previous mention of wind is also a reason for choosing anticlockwise.

Andrew it is considerably shorter to travel anticlockwise as travelling on the left side of the road makes the trip on average several metres closer to the centre. Therefore an anticlockwise circle is many kilometres shorter than a clockwise. A previous mention of wind is also a reason for choosing anticlockwise.

Bill, I think you made your point. Mal.

My maths makes the difference on a 20 000km trip about 29 metres. and that was putting a 10 metre difference between clockwise and anticlocwise.