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Fitting a shower pump under the bonnet of the Toyota 79 series ute.

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Just a little project I’ve been working on prior to heading off with the Crown Prince in July. Having had a heat exchanger type shower in the Nissan,...

Created: 02 Jan 2011 01:00 Views: 25987

Rudall River - Running the gauntlet west to Tjarra Pool and Hanging Rock

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Friday the 25th June, 2010 Hanging Rock Rudall River National <a class="tt_keyword lb" rel="W56667

Created: 25 Jun 2010 00:00 Views: 25934

The Pilbara - Tom Price to Exmouth (Via Parabadoo & the infamous Nanutarra Roadhouse)

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Sunday 4th June Tom Price – Exmouth WA A funny thing happened to me last night. There I was try

Created: 04 Jun 2006 00:00 Views: 25889

The Pilbara - Out to Newman via the Mike Mine, Carawine, Running Waters and the Skull Springs Road.

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Monday 28th June, 2010 Newman WA It was an early start to the day today as we were back on the road and heading north. T

Created: 29 Jun 2010 00:00 Views: 25630

The G.C.R - Yulara to Docker River (Corrugations, Dust and Disappointments)

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Tuesday 29th May, 2007 Docker River NT Great Central Road We called at the Y

Created: 29 May 2007 00:00 Views: 25593

Murray-Kulkyne National Park - East of firemans bend

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Friday 26th September 2008 Murray-Kulkyne National Park. It’s dusk on the Murray River in the

Created: 26 Sep 2008 00:00 Views: 25501

Canning Stock Route - Monster dunes, lonely graves and haunted wells (VIDEO)

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My latest effort at video editing takes in the Canning Stock Route from my camp 17 kilometres west of

Created: 15 Oct 2009 21:23 Views: 25393

Canning / Kidson Track -Disaster Strikes-Our flight from the Canning (& how we were "nearly" saved!)

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Tuesday 25th July Kunawarritji to Port Hedland [gi]23770,233,17

Created: 25 Jul 2006 00:00 Views: 25369

The Kimberley WA - Drysdale Station to Mitchell Falls

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Sunday 25th June, Mitchell Plateau. We were away at 9:00 a.m. sharp. The road north towards Kalumbaru was very dusty but in reasonable condition. 100 k

Created: 25 Jun 2006 00:00 Views: 25170

"Destination Unknown" Day 13 - Cordillo and The Cooper. A damp intro to Bourke and Wills Country

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July 13th, 2011 Bourke's Grave Site, Cooper Creek SA [gi]

Created: 13 Jul 2011 00:00 Views: 25040

"Destination Unknown" Day 9 - The Mereenie Loop, Kings Canyon and a camp in the George Gill Range

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9th July 2011 "Vale of Tempe" George Gill Range NT Another magnificent central Australian winters day, sunny with <a class="tt_keyword lb" rel="W52067" href="

Created: 09 Jul 2011 17:44 Views: 24979

Western Deserts Trip - Track Condition Report (July 2009)- Part Two (with a few photos)

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Well I’ve returned to reality and the cold weather of the east coast after an interesting 8 weeks in the west. Thought I’d update you all with a few more track condition report

Created: 07 Oct 2009 01:00 Views: 24927

Gibson Desert - Heather Hwy Bushcamp 20 km south of the Gunbarrel

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Wednesday 2nd August, Heather Hwy, W.A Bush camp 20 km south of Gunbarrel Hwy There is nothing romantic about outback travel over corrugations le

Created: 02 Aug 2006 00:00 Views: 24893

How to get your 4x4 out of an eroded gully in the absolute middle of nowhere! - The video (remixed)

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In short...........with a lot of digging! Having left the Rudall River NP in Western Australia, we had been following a tenuous route for about 70 kilometres beating in to the w

Created: 03 Jan 2009 17:15 Views: 24800

Dalhousie to Kulgera via the old Gunbarrel Highway

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Saturday 26th May, 2007 Kulgera NT Up early –ish and a leisurely pack. Plenty of birdlife about the Beekeepers scavenging moths around the <a class

Created: 26 May 2007 00:00 Views: 24791

Rudall River NP - Quad bike expedition into Yandagooge Gap - Day 2 (Photos & Video)

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Friday the 18th July, 2008 A small, unnamed gorge on the eastern side of Yandagooge Gap (22 22 40.70”S 121 54 18.80” E) It was a cool

Created: 18 Jul 2008 00:00 Views: 24778

Cape Leveque WA & the ballard of "Kenny" the Crab!

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Sunday 18th June Kooljamon Cape Leveque WA. Yet another bleep ty day in paradise. Ho hum, sunny and thirty degrees

Created: 18 Jun 2006 00:00 Views: 24772

Great Sandy Desert - A confluence quest as we negotiate the Anna Plains Track

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Monday 22nd June, 2009 Anna Plains Track 102 km west of last nights camp “Whithorn” Ranges (Well that

Created: 22 Jun 2009 00:00 Views: 24719

The Great Desert Trek 2009 - Trip Preparation (or how to burn cash fast!)

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So how do you start preparing for 8 weeks in the remote outback? I thought it might be interesting to actually share some of my experiences in preparing for the journey, as well</a

Created: 22 May 2009 21:16 Views: 24715

Broome - A chance to take stock, repair and refit, oh and take the pocket rocket into the GDEC fold

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For a journey such as ours, finally reaching a point of civilisation after 6 weeks in the bush is more an exercise in logistics than a sight seeing event. It gives us a chance to resupply,...

Created: 15 Jul 2010 00:00 Views: 24676

The Kimberley WA - A stroll to the incredible Mitchell Falls (and a helicopter home)

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Monday 26th June, Mitchell, Plateau W.A. It was not until 1921 that Europeans explored this remote area. William Easton led a State government exped

Created: 26 Jun 2006 00:00 Views: 24638

Bore Track Trek Notes

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The attached file is/are (damn I wish I'd paid more attention during english classes!) my trek notes for the Bore Track, heading north from Bollards <a cla

Created: 30 May 2005 00:00 Views: 24594

Unexpected Encounters with Australian Reptiles #2 - Black Headed Python (Aspidites melanocephalus)

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This species is very easy to identify with its shiny black head and distinct banding. They and their close cousin, the Woma belong to Aspidites, a genus endemic to Australia....

Created: 21 Jan 2012 15:58 Views: 24594

Rudall River - A day of highs and lows (and some fantastic discoveries) at Darlsen Base Camp

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Thursday 24th June, 2010 Darlsen Pinnacle Camp <a class="tt_keyword lb" rel="P45220" href="

Created: 24 Jun 2010 00:00 Views: 24508

Giles-Mulga Park Road - Following the route of Alexander Forrest to Warburton WA.

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Friday 27th June Warburton WA Today we finished our trip west through the Blackstone and Musgrave Ranges and on many occassions, found ourselves

Created: 27 Jun 2008 00:00 Views: 24503

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