I'm Off
#47
Keeping it fairly real
Joined: Jun 2004
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Re: I'm Off
Originally Posted by WendyC
#48
Re: I'm Off
Originally Posted by walla
Don't worry, all I've offered Wayne is a good night out with a few beers, it's Deb that's making all the rude suggestions : D
#49
Re: I'm Off
Originally Posted by wmoore
Yep, off around Oz in a camper van
We've wanted to do this for a while but haven't seemed to have the time or the means. But we're due our $100k bond back soon so there's the means - and it also buys us the time
We'll be heading off in August / Sept, heading anti-clockwise from Brisbane and hoping to avoid too much wet weather at the top end next summer. We've got our route pretty much planned out, though there's still room for extra stops for anything interesting. We expect to take about 8 months on the trip, then we're off to the UK for a wedding in July before heading back here and starting again (again).
So if anyone has any good ideas of places to visit that we might not have listed already, all suggestions are welcome.
We've wanted to do this for a while but haven't seemed to have the time or the means. But we're due our $100k bond back soon so there's the means - and it also buys us the time
We'll be heading off in August / Sept, heading anti-clockwise from Brisbane and hoping to avoid too much wet weather at the top end next summer. We've got our route pretty much planned out, though there's still room for extra stops for anything interesting. We expect to take about 8 months on the trip, then we're off to the UK for a wedding in July before heading back here and starting again (again).
So if anyone has any good ideas of places to visit that we might not have listed already, all suggestions are welcome.
p.s.If you see an untrustworthy young female writing her memoirs whilst thumbing a lift keep your foot on the gas
#50
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Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 746
Re: I'm Off
Originally Posted by wmoore
Yep, off around Oz in a camper van
We've wanted to do this for a while but haven't seemed to have the time or the means. But we're due our $100k bond back soon so there's the means - and it also buys us the time
We'll be heading off in August / Sept, heading anti-clockwise from Brisbane and hoping to avoid too much wet weather at the top end next summer. We've got our route pretty much planned out, though there's still room for extra stops for anything interesting. We expect to take about 8 months on the trip, then we're off to the UK for a wedding in July before heading back here and starting again (again).
So if anyone has any good ideas of places to visit that we might not have listed already, all suggestions are welcome.
We've wanted to do this for a while but haven't seemed to have the time or the means. But we're due our $100k bond back soon so there's the means - and it also buys us the time
We'll be heading off in August / Sept, heading anti-clockwise from Brisbane and hoping to avoid too much wet weather at the top end next summer. We've got our route pretty much planned out, though there's still room for extra stops for anything interesting. We expect to take about 8 months on the trip, then we're off to the UK for a wedding in July before heading back here and starting again (again).
So if anyone has any good ideas of places to visit that we might not have listed already, all suggestions are welcome.
A striking reminder.
Have a great adventure Wayne
#51
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Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 9,316
Re: I'm Off
Originally Posted by wmoore
Yeah we raided QBD the other day for maps and guide books, plus we had some already. I'm going to look at detailed state maps but I think the ones we have already show all the detail.
Our route (abridged ) is:
QLD: Brisbane -> Longreach -> Rockhampton -> Daintree -> Burketown -> Mt Isa -> Alice Springs (& Uluru)
NT: Alice Springs -> Darwin (& Kakadu) -> Broome
WA: Broome -> Perth -> Kalgoorlie -> Adelaide
SA: Adelaide -> Coober Pedy (NT) -> Broken Hill (NSW) -> Mildura
VIC: Mildura -> Bendigo -> Mt Gambier (SA) -> Melbourne -> Wagga Wagga
NSW: Wagga -> Canberra (ACT) -> Wollongong -> Sydney -> Dubbo -> Newcastle -> Port Mcquarie -> Tamworth -> Coffs Harbour then back home up the east coast from there.
Like I said, this is abridged, there are lots of detours and stop-offs but you get the idea.
Our route (abridged ) is:
QLD: Brisbane -> Longreach -> Rockhampton -> Daintree -> Burketown -> Mt Isa -> Alice Springs (& Uluru)
NT: Alice Springs -> Darwin (& Kakadu) -> Broome
WA: Broome -> Perth -> Kalgoorlie -> Adelaide
SA: Adelaide -> Coober Pedy (NT) -> Broken Hill (NSW) -> Mildura
VIC: Mildura -> Bendigo -> Mt Gambier (SA) -> Melbourne -> Wagga Wagga
NSW: Wagga -> Canberra (ACT) -> Wollongong -> Sydney -> Dubbo -> Newcastle -> Port Mcquarie -> Tamworth -> Coffs Harbour then back home up the east coast from there.
Like I said, this is abridged, there are lots of detours and stop-offs but you get the idea.
Have a great trip
#52
Re: I'm Off
Originally Posted by wengerboy
good luck and enjoy your trip!(maybe drop in for a pale ale)
p.s.If you see an untrustworthy young female writing her memoirs whilst thumbing a lift keep your foot on the gas
p.s.If you see an untrustworthy young female writing her memoirs whilst thumbing a lift keep your foot on the gas
Might take you up on that offer too
#53
Re: I'm Off
Originally Posted by Lewis Lapthorn
Trial Bay, NSW. Beautiful setting in paradise like outlook, but in the shadow of a colonial prison (now a museum) perched on the headland.
Originally Posted by MartinLuther
Personally I would go south east out of Melbourne and head towards the Victorian Lakes. From there you could take the Alpine Road to Wangaratta (and then Wagga) or you could pop into NSW and head over the mountains there to get to Canberra stopping off at Mt Kosciusko on the way.
I've got a mate who used to live in Wangaratta so we'll be heading that way anyway - a bit of a pilgrimage
#54
Re: I'm Off
Really milking this for all its worth arent you......could this be called a form of karma whoring?
#55
Re: I'm Off
Originally Posted by willmore
Really milking this for all its worth arent you......could this be called a form of karma whoring?
And of course I'm milking it. I'm going to spend about 8 months with almost no access to BE :scared:
#56
Re: I'm Off
Originally Posted by wmoore
Noted :scared:
Might take you up on that offer too
Might take you up on that offer too
#57
Re: I'm Off
Originally Posted by wmoore
Well I've only had 2 hits from this thread so no
And of course I'm milking it. I'm going to spend about 8 months with almost no access to BE :scared:
And of course I'm milking it. I'm going to spend about 8 months with almost no access to BE :scared:
Poor baby - just to make you feel better I just gave you a hit. Now whether its any good or not is another question!
And if i am going to be able to find access to the internet in eastern europe you can surely find access in australia.....if of course you really wanted to!
Hope you are well sweetness! Catch you soon!
#58
Re: I'm Off
Originally Posted by wengerboy
give us prior notice and i`ll fill the fridge
#59
Re: I'm Off
Originally Posted by wmoore
Sweet I'll be able to give you plenty of notice - that is I'll send you a message before we hit the Nullarbour and you'll have about 3 days notice
#60
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Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 29,154
Re: I'm Off
Originally Posted by wmoore
Yep, off around Oz in a camper van
We've wanted to do this for a while but haven't seemed to have the time or the means. But we're due our $100k bond back soon so there's the means - and it also buys us the time
We'll be heading off in August / Sept, heading anti-clockwise from Brisbane and hoping to avoid too much wet weather at the top end next summer. We've got our route pretty much planned out, though there's still room for extra stops for anything interesting. We expect to take about 8 months on the trip, then we're off to the UK for a wedding in July before heading back here and starting again (again).
So if anyone has any good ideas of places to visit that we might not have listed already, all suggestions are welcome.
We've wanted to do this for a while but haven't seemed to have the time or the means. But we're due our $100k bond back soon so there's the means - and it also buys us the time
We'll be heading off in August / Sept, heading anti-clockwise from Brisbane and hoping to avoid too much wet weather at the top end next summer. We've got our route pretty much planned out, though there's still room for extra stops for anything interesting. We expect to take about 8 months on the trip, then we're off to the UK for a wedding in July before heading back here and starting again (again).
So if anyone has any good ideas of places to visit that we might not have listed already, all suggestions are welcome.
Replied to your PM mate