2012
Sydney To Alice
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The End: Summary & statistic
Summary:1. Statistics:1.1: Length : 6,930 km in 16 days1.2: 349 ltrs of fuel - AU$6071.3: Avg fuel used: 5.09 ltrs/100km1.4: Fastest daily speed: 99.5km/... -
Day 16: Orange - Home
Up early for the final ride into Sydney. The ran had stopped, but I wasn't certain and due to the very cold conditions, I left my rain coat on.The plan w... -
Day 15: Broken Hill to Orange
Departed Broken Hill at 7:05, with a lot of riding ahead. It was cloudy and I was about one hour ahead of the southerly front. The cross wind to wilcani... -
Day 14: Broken Hill
After a welcome sleep-in in a real bed, Terry gave me a great personal tour of Broken Hill. As he has lived here since 1965, he knew his way round. He al... -
Day 13: Port Augusta to Broken Hill
Morning tea at a lovely little place call Wilmington. The area is hilly and some good motorcycling via Horrocks Pass.A similar, scenics town was Orroree,... -
Day 12: Coober Pedy to Port Augusta
Arrived just on sunset at Port Augusta, after 597km today.The morning plan at Coober Pedy had been to head north to look at the rock formation called 'th... -
Day 11: Alice Springs to Coober Pedy
Departed at 10:00am after a lazy start and posted some excess clothing home . Traveling souths the road, river and rail line all pass thru the one narrow... -
Day 10 : rest day in Alice Spring
Today is a rest day from motorcyclingWe took the mountain bikes to the old telegraph station then relaxed. It was good to meet Nita, bens wife. The first... -
Day 9: Kings canyon to Alice Springs
Early start to head down the 206km red, corrugated Merinee Loop road to Hermansburgs.About 40km along, I overtook a lone cyclist. I stopped ahead and too... -
Day 8: Uluru to Kings Canyon
Day 8 Uluru to Kings CanyonWoke early and headed out in the dark to the Uluru sunrise car park. It was busy, but plenty of space for 6:40 sunrise. A lot ... -
Day 7 Erldunda to Uluru
At 11:00 am after the final 249 km I arrived in searing heat at Uluru resort camp ground. After finding a shady, grassy spot, I've erected the tent and a... -
Day 6 - Oodnadatta to Erldunda
Wednesday, 19 September 2012 at 2:05:25 PM EST - Paul is in Marla.Day 6 - Wed 19.9.2010Oodnadatta to Erldunda NT466 km today (254km dirt)After a good nig... -
Day 5 - Marree to Oodnadatta
Pats post: "Tonight Paul is without internet or phone coverage... He is using pay-phones to communicate as much as he can in 50seconds. He got the last r... -
Day 4: Peterborough to Marree
Day 4 Peterborough to Marree479 km today. Dept 8:30 arrive 5:30Early morning post with photo of overnight accomodation. Great pub food once again. Expect... -
Day 3: Hay to Peterborough
Although I woke early, I didn't leave the motel till 7:45, as I am too slow strapping the gear onto the bike. I now fully understand why the more experie... -
Photos From Departure
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Day 2 gunning to Hay
After 520 kms today, I found a motel in Hay at 16:30 to avoid kangaroos. as From all accounts it's one of the worst spots anywhere. Flat , no trees and ... -
Day 1 - Randwick to Gunning
At last I am away at 20:30, heading down the Hume highway to Gunning, about 40km past goulburn.I'd phone ahead to motel gunning, which in a town of 580 p... -
Day minus 2: almost ready to go
After some late nights adding an electrical 12v socket for charging the iPhone, the preparation is falling into place. The vstrom has had a lot added in ... -
Vstrom trip - preparation
Planning and preparation:Only a few days before my departure to Alice Springs, via Oodnadatta Track.