Chantal and Thomas on the road
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…to the ferry terminal
The journey from Adelaide (South Australia) to Geelong, west of Melbourne (Victoria), offered us everything you could possibly experience on a trip. From sunshine to torrential rain, monotonous stretches across farmland and getting stuck in soft sand with the tide coming in behind us; somehow, we experienced almost everything and challenged each other. Read More
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…but only for a short while.
In Loxton, we decided to drive westwards for a bit to meet up with our friends from our trip to South America. But first, we headed north-east through a large wine-growing region, whose produce we had already enjoyed extensively. To our minds, however, these vineyards were very large; simply 3-XL, and everything is cultivated by machine. You won’t find wineries with huge outdoor tanks like this in our country. Crazy Aussies! Read More
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…crossing the border between states
After the evening fly alarm at the Dalhousie Springs/Witjira National Park campsite, the morning was a little more pleasant. But as the day progressed, the annoying flies returned and practically drove us away. We also decided to skip the warm water bath, where the water temperatures range between 37-43°C. Thousands of mosquitoes were already lurking at the water basin! Read More
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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
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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
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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
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K’gari (Fraser Island) and the Queensland backcountry
The trip to K’Gari was a real treat. It finally felt right for us and it was like a new beginning for our adventure in Australia. Beforehand, we set up our car at the last campsite so that it was just right for us in terms of equipment and opportunities for independence. Crossing Rainbow Beach by ferry felt like a new start in a new world. Read More
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…we go to Australia
As a young man, I dreamed of travelling across Australia on a motorbike; it remained a dream. But now, many years later, I, or rather we, are making up for lost time. We had to part with our beloved RuGa-li for this time, as temporary importation into Australia would have been almost impossible. The endless sandy tracks of recent years left vast amounts of sand dust in every nook and cranny, which could no longer be properly cleaned; an almost insurmountable hurdle for importation into Australia. That’s why we had an organisation in Australia procure a car and equipment for our Australian trip months in advance. The references weren’t bad, and even the German ADAC recommends this organisation. Read More
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From Calais via Munich to Dornach
The welcome in France was somewhat more pleasant than the many rainy days on the island. The sun was shining and the temperatures were considerably higher. However, the first clouds were gathering in the west, and soon moisture was falling from above on the European mainland too. We wondered whether the bad weather would follow us. Read More
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…Visiting family in England
Once our car was repaired, nothing could stop us from continuing our journey; after all, we were eagerly awaited on the island. It wasn’t far from where we were in Belgium to Calais, and I (Tom) was so happy that I treated myself to some moules et frites at the Belgian-French border. However, they were so disgusting that I was glad to board the ferry to Dover, hoping that fish and chips would taste better on the island. Read More