Wednesday, Aug 26, 2009 at 19:51
Well I wish i could have got right around in 17,000k
You must have taken a short cut.
We are just coming down the WA coast after coming down the East Coast and up the middle to
Darwin and now in
Geraldton. Still a long way to go to get back to Qld
Have done nearly 24,000km and probably spent
well over $3,000 on Diesel.
Most parks are in excess of $33 and some upwards of $40 as you strike school holidays somewhere and several times if you cross a state line at the wrong time.
Food costs vary a lot but generally arent too bad. In the far North things are dearer but we have had reasonable prices by shopping at Woolworths and get their fuel discounts as
well.
We have had some of the best meat in years up north and not expensive either. Always try to buy in bulk as its cheaper.
Havent read a newspaper for months as the east coast papers are over $4 in NT and WA.
Buy a reliable car and get it looked at by a specialist 4 wd place.
Vans are a dime a dozen Yards are full of them.
Not always cheap though.
We have just traded a 5 1/2 yr old van which we have had for 3 years and we got our money back on it.
For a long trip a 19ft internal with
toilet and shower is s good comfortable size as it gives you a bit of space and comfort.
Try to get one with a North South bed especially if you are tall as we sold ours cos we got sick of climbing over an East west one that had a longer mattress than normal.
Depending on your budget a later model Toyota Landcruiser is the go
Preferably diesel and turbo'd. Late 2002 on
They are the most common type in the outback and are probably the best tow vehicle for long distance travel. also hold their price
well.
We dont have a budget but would probably have spent over $15,000 in the last 6 months but that includes several very expensive day trips.
Cheers
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