big trip
Submitted: Tuesday, Apr 15, 2003 at 20:34
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danny
my wife and i are travelling around ozz for 12 months,we are from
melbourne, we are 6 weeks into it, and curently in shellharbour.going north. We are driving a Toyota Prado towing a 21ft jayco
heritage with shower and
toilet. We have our camping gear with us for the hard to get to
places,as the
heritage is purely for the tar.So if any one has any sugestions,tips,etc or if anyone is doing the same we would love to hear from you
Reply By: Member - Willem- Wednesday, Apr 16, 2003 at 20:24
Wednesday, Apr 16, 2003 at 20:24
Danny, We spent 5 years on the road. Unless you want to follow the coast all the way the best areas and campsites are inland and off the inland roads. The
New England Highway is not as busy as the Newell (Australias B-double route) and there are lots of side trips. From
Ipswich in Queensland you can follow the inland route all the way to
Cairns. There are lots of good free
camp sites and fishing spots and the pace is more relaxed. Remember that nearly every town in Australia has an Apex or Rotary or
Lions Park with good
toilets and picnic facilities, clean water. Save money by staying out of caravan parks when you can. There is so much out there to enjoy. If you need any other assistance you may email me through my website www.kempen.id.au
Enjoy your time.
Cheers, Willem
Never a dull moment
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Reply By: mich - Saturday, Apr 19, 2003 at 09:23
Saturday, Apr 19, 2003 at 09:23
HI DANNY AND WIFE, WE WILL BE DOING OUR TRIP STARTING IN JULY THIS YEAR we should be on the road for 12 - 18 months working etc we have 3 kids with us 10, 8, 3 thay are looking forward to our trip. we did a
test run with the 4x4 and
roma elegance 19foot last year through WA last year. have a great time big tip: water, use bottle water . each area has different water taste and quality and changeing water can give you a pain in the belly. MY HUBBY SAID HE FIXED THE PROBLE: AMBER LIQUID ONLY> HA
HAVE A GREAT TIME. SEE YA ON THE ROAD AND WAVE.
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Reply By: Ozjeep - Wednesday, Apr 23, 2003 at 14:00
Wednesday, Apr 23, 2003 at 14:00
Just come back from 12 Months around. Enjoy!! Go to the West, its fantastic. Make sure you get into the Bungle Bungles,
Gibb River Road,
Kalbarri,
Broome Coral Bay,
Exmouth and Kunanurra aint bad either. The West was a highlight to us, cant wait to get there again.
Free camp spot across the main road from
the entrance to the Bungle Bungles,
camp there leave caravan there and go into the Bungles for a day or two, breathtaking and great drive. 2-2.5 hours for 50 kms and numerous water crossings. Nothing too hard, just an enjoyable drive and magnificent scenery.
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