Month: October 2025

The red centre

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…from Alice Springs to South Australia
Our car was once again packed full of food, and our water supplies and petrol tanks were completely full. We were well equipped for our adventure in the Tjoritja/West MacDonnell Range (National Park). Immediately after leaving Alice Springs via the western exit, the landscape changed to a mountainous area. The road took us through long plains between the mountain ranges. There was not a soul to be seen except on the road. We enjoyed this lonely area once again and happily roamed westwards. Read More

Out into the Outback

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…Mount Isa (QLD) to Alice Springs (NT)
After our almost obligatory stay in Mount Isa, where entire mountains are being moved for copper, lead and other precious metals, we replenished our supplies for about a week. That was our rough plan for the route to the next major supply point. We also replenished our water supplies so that we could survive a few days out in the wilderness. Then we finally set off, heading west into the Queensland outback. Read More

Cape York

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…to the northernmost point of Australia
In Cairns, we prepared for the next highlight of our trip. From here on, there aren’t many opportunities to stock up on vehicles and equipment. We stocked up on everything we thought we might need in the jungle. The old Telegraph Track was on our wish list. Read More