Hiring a 4WD for the Gibb River Road
Have been meaning to put a post on this since we returned from our three week journey along the Gibb River Road and then back along the Great Northern Highway. We started our journey in Broome. As we couldn’t get into the Cable Beach
Esperance & Cape le Grand National Park
On the beach front I have a high standards so when we saw the local Shire’s tag line: “the best beaches in Australia” I was cynical to say the least. A great beach means not only gorgeous to look at but also warm enough to swim, somewhat safe, well not immediately life threatening (rips, sharks, [...]
Think like a Buyer to Sell a Vehicle in a Hurry
I intend in the future to do into the details of buying and selling paperwork in the various states of Australia, but today I found Dave’s post where he’s just sold his car in the States.Its always stressful when you are need to sell an expensive asset in a limited time frame. You might need [...]
Classic Australian Drives: The Big Lap
When Australian’s talk about the “big lap” they mean the idea of circumnavigating Australia, generally on Highway 1. It’s an awesome adventure, and one that can be undertaken by a conventional vehicle as you don’t have to go off road. Its just if you have a 4WD you will have a lot more options! Just [...]
How much will a budget trip around Australia cost? Part 1: Day to Day Costs
The key costs I split into setup (capital if you will) and running costs (day to day budget). Obviously you need the money to buy gear and the vehicle up front but hope to get most of this back at the end of the trip. There is an old saying in Australia, “any idiot can [...]
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