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Tackling the Strzelecki Track
Are you considering taking on the Strzelecki Track? If you are then we’ve put together some tips to make your journey safer and more enjoyable. Whilst the new Strzelecki Track is unlike the old one you’ll still need to consider if your vehicle and...
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Laura to the Tip of Cape York
After experiencing the rollercoaster ride of the Maytown Track on our way to Cape York, we knew we were still to have fun times along the OTL track. But that was still a distance away, as we planned to spend a couple of days at Weipa to restock...
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Pre-trip checklist
Vehicle Preparation There is no other way of telling you this, before you go on a trip make sure you have serviced your vehicle and everything is in good working order. All too often people choose not to do this and they end up with problems along...
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Bourke Development Road to Laura
When the northern part of Australia has unseasonal Winter rains, it can only mean wet roads for travelling, but magnificent lush countryside – something the farmers would no doubt welcome. So when we decided to take the Bourke Development Road...
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My Aussie Travel Guide: Lawn Hill Gorge
You can travel the dirt or black top to reach Lawn Hill Taking a trip to Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park is always high on our list when travelling through western Queensland. Not only is the gorge a beautiful oasis in what can be a very...
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Northern Horizon Trip Summary – Paul Kowalski
Among the many thoughts and feelings we have experienced since arriving home from Northern Horizon, the most powerful has been the sense of achievement. Each time we arrive home from a big trip we have a greater sense for the size and diversity of...
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2016 Big Red Bash, Birdsville, Queensland
When Travel Outback Australia got sponsored to attend the 2016 Big Red Bash in July we were excited to be heading off on a trip to what must be arguably, the most iconic location in Australia’s outback, Birdsville. Massive rainfall causing road...
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