Some Kidson pix

The mascot was untouchable. The real stuff was kept behind me inside.

Michael, as soon as I can get enough money to pay another fuel bill :) Getting a bit old to sleep on the ground, might have to win Lotto and tow one of those c/t things around.

Dezzie, I can highly recommend it.

Definately still a huge place for HF. My satphone service was up the pole in a few spots, HF was there for me every day.

Flat spinifex came up to the window, and I didnt mention the rock art for political reasons. (Don't want to see another Calvert Ranges "situation").
Any track is a nice drive if you have the time and resources. I drove half the Kidson in the dark.

Nick the Tower Hotel is the Telstra tower about 5k after the Kintore turnoff.
I suspect that whoever posted that was following in my wheeltracks. We managed to blaze a space through the growth by moving some of the larger bushes out of the way. The Simpson is a doddle compared to the Kidson, and apart from the length of the CSR I doubt if it's any tougher. My passenger was so "impressed" by the corros that he took photos of em :)
Yes the windmill at RBB was brand new, only put in a few weeks back by some guys from Qld who appear to have done an excellent job. The only thing I would mention is that the system works so well that excess water is attracting all sorts of wildlife into the area.
Speaking of which, a visitors book somewhere would be a great idea as then you'd know who was around etc. There were at least 2 parties who came through to 80 Mile Beach a few days after me. One mob of very experienced travellers were considering giving travel away after that track...mind you they were retired.
Horses for courses I suspect.

Brian, as my passenger said when he could see nothing but dirt between the sky and his boots for 360degrees..."This is desert". But you can't believe him cause when he was chopping bushes away to find the Kidson he was heard to say "This is jungle !".
So where does the outback start ?
For some its Nerang :)
For some it starts at Toowoomba.
Others rekkon it starts when you run out of tar.
The best suggestion I can make is for you to go and find out for yourself :)

Well, I started on the 1st July and got back last Tuesday. It was a long drive, especially the Perth Gold Coast stint. If going again I'd allow at least an extra week.