tips for the big lap
Submitted: Thursday, Jan 25, 2007 at 12:50
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dangerous damian
hey all
cutting a lap round this awesome country at the end of february starting in
melbourne and heading anti-clockwise. not sure how long it's going to take and don't really care but any tips/hints, favourite spots or invaluable information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks heaps
damo
Reply By: Member - Toytruck (SA) - Thursday, Jan 25, 2007 at 12:53
Thursday, Jan 25, 2007 at 12:53
dangerous damian,
tooooooo many to mention although, I do hope you are going into the
Kimberley.
Toytruck
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Follow Up By: Member - Toytruck (SA) - Thursday, Jan 25, 2007 at 13:15
Thursday, Jan 25, 2007 at 13:15
dangerous damian,
seriously, there are many many good
places in this grand country we live in. If you have plenty of time then my best advice would be take your time and enjoy as much as you can, drive safe and be prepared. That is it in a nutshell.
Toytruck
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Reply By: nickoff - Thursday, Jan 25, 2007 at 13:04
Thursday, Jan 25, 2007 at 13:04
Keep to the left at all times, and be verry wary of "fritz in his Britz". They own both sides of the road, at the same time.
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Reply By: Member -Signman - Thursday, Jan 25, 2007 at 13:31
Thursday, Jan 25, 2007 at 13:31
Keep the ocean to the right (drivers) side...
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Follow Up By: Red One - Thursday, Jan 25, 2007 at 22:18
Thursday, Jan 25, 2007 at 22:18
Same \\
Cheers
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Reply By: Max - Sydney - Thursday, Jan 25, 2007 at 18:25
Thursday, Jan 25, 2007 at 18:25
Damo
Walk around the
camp site most nights, and ask people "where have you been?" "what's the best
places to go?" "where should I go next" "would you like a beer?" etc. Best and most up to date travel info you can get.
The other piece of advice I would offer is - don't kid yourself you will see everything. You've only got one lifetime. You will have to learn to drive past heaps of beaut stuff - just try to work out how to choose.
Most of all - relax and have a ball. Don't even travel as fast as you normally would - its all much more fun at 20 km below the limit.
Enjoy!
Max
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Follow Up By: Willem - Thursday, Jan 25, 2007 at 22:48
Thursday, Jan 25, 2007 at 22:48
Good advice Max
We spent 5 years on the wallaby and when driving very seldom got above 80kmh............but every now and then a steep downhill would have the 27 footer pushing us beyond the limit....lol
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Reply By: growler - Thursday, Jan 25, 2007 at 20:48
Thursday, Jan 25, 2007 at 20:48
Buy your self a copy of Camps Aust.(new ed in Feb)its a big help to find free or cheap campsites when travelling.If you get to
Cooktown check out Endeavour River Escape( ERE).We went there for one night and stayed 2 weeks Safe travelling
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Follow Up By: dangerous damian - Friday, Jan 26, 2007 at 09:37
Friday, Jan 26, 2007 at 09:37
Hey Growler!
Picked up a copy of camps three about 6 months back and have put it to great use around the big V already. So many nice spots away from crowds. Hopefully we'll get up that far. Thanks for the tip!
Damo
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Reply By: FZJ 80 - Thursday, Jan 25, 2007 at 21:52
Thursday, Jan 25, 2007 at 21:52
Damo,
We are doin the same mid April. as we are leaving the
Gold Coast and depending on how long it takes you to go from Melb to the GC, we may see you on the road.
Have a great trip. How long are you planning to travel for,we have a basic time of 6 months - negotiable....He he. Say hello if you see us on tour.
Grey 80 series GXL with Golf Starliner ATV caravan. What is your rig?
Regards
Greg
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Follow Up By: dangerous damian - Friday, Jan 26, 2007 at 09:36
Friday, Jan 26, 2007 at 09:36
Hey greg
No real time restraints as me and my girl have both thrown in our jobs. Planning to do a bit of work along the way. Hopefully some island work off
cairns and maybe in
perth as
well. Picked up an old 83 troopy decked out with fridge, stove, bed etc as
well as a pop top so the beast is un missable! If your heading down into vic,
check out barwon heads, beaut spot where we grew up! See you on the road!!
Damo
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