Camp Cooking

Created: 26 May 2020 19:10

Station Ruins, May 2020, Southern Flinders Ranges A glimpse of what was thought to be cropping country from c 1870-1920 ..but the rains stopped. It still produces sheep....

Simpson Desert October 2019

Created: 10 Apr 2020 20:33

A trek that went via.. Hawker SA, Marree, Oodnadatta, Dalhousie, French Line, QAA, Birdsville, Walker Crossing, Coongie Lakes, Dig Tree, Innamincka, Balcanoona, Waukeringa, Yunta....

Anne Beadell Highway March 2020

Created: 25 Mar 2020 22:41

Just got it done before the Chinese Disease killed fun... Anne Beadell Highway traverses South and Western Australia and is approx....

Boring

Created: 15 Feb 2020 15:00

A short look at some of the steps of bore sinking. Start 9am finish 3pm 40m and 2550ppm tds [Embedded Video]

4 Graves North of Hawker SA

Created: 09 Feb 2020 05:50

A little meander around the western Flinders Ranges.. [Embedded Video]

Coongie Lake November '19

Created: 10 Jan 2020 13:06

Coongie Lakes. Much publicised by the Leyland brothers back in the day.(who can't remember their jingle hehe) Formerly part of the Kidman Cattle Empire,...

Stirling North SA

Created: 04 Jan 2020 16:47

Stirling North Garden Cemetery SA A wonderfully well kept cemetery, the rose bushes are currently under attack by hungry nocturnal kangaroo's but the rest of the area seems OK given the prolonged ...

Peoppel Corner

Created: 30 Dec 2019 23:35

Poeppel Corner. Augustus Poeppel (1839–1891) was a surveyor and explorer in Australia. He surveyed the borders between Queensland, South Australia and the Northern Territory....

Old Dalhousie Station

Created: 14 Dec 2019 15:40

Old Dalhousie Station Now annexed as a park, was a cattle property. 'The property was situated approximately 125 kilometres (78 mi) north of Oodnadatta and 131 kilometres (81 mi) south east of ...

The Pink Roadhouse SA

Created: 14 Dec 2019 15:36

Oodnadtta.... the last southern fuel stop for a West/East Simpson crossing (you can also enter from Mt Dare) is also home to The Pink Roadhouse, who hasn't heard of it?...

Purni Bore October '19

Created: 14 Dec 2019 15:33

A French Petroleum Company first drilled Bore in the Simpson Desert as a strategic well in about 1964. When oil exploration activities ceased in the early 1980's the bore was left to flow to ...

Turn your smartphone into a satellite phone!

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Turn your smartphone into a satellite phone using the Pivotel SatSleeve. The SatSleeve allows for voice calls, SMS, email and app access while you’re off the grid....

Created: 29 Nov 2019 21:53

SAVE $40 on SPOT Gen3 and SPOT Trace!

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To celebrate the arrival of the new SPOT X we're offering a $40 discount off the SPOT Gen3 and SPOT Trace 100% satellite powered devices. Offer ends 06/

Created: 29 Nov 2019 13:34

NEW! SPOT X | 2-Way Satellite Messenger - Launch Offer!

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To celebrate the arrival of the SPOT X to Australia we're offering the device at a special launch price of $389 inc GST. This is a massive saving of $80 from the recommended retail price of $469 ...

Created: 27 Nov 2019 21:00

Farina

Created: 09 Nov 2019 16:28

Located about 600 kilometres north of Adelaide, the tiny dusty town used to be a bustling railway hub. Railway made its way to Farina in 1882 and from then on,...

Page Family December '63

Created: 31 Oct 2019 21:16

In December 1963, 5 members of the Page family perished after their vehicle had broken down in difficult mid summer conditions. [Embedded Video]

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Horseshoe Top End - Flinders Ranges Little Gem

Created: 11 Jul 2021 01:28 Views: 2700

When we think of the Flinders Ranges, one would immediately think of places like Rawnsley Park, Wilpena Pound, Blinman or Arkaroola, but I bet most would never have heard of Horseshoe Top End....

Eringa

Created: 27 May 2021 16:16 Views: 1579

When you think of Outback South Australia, most people would think of waterless and desert country that is not be suitable for human habitation.

Do you ever explore areas that are not on a tourist drives ?

Created: 28 Nov 2020 07:49 Views: 2939

Right around Australia, there are many special places that are not generally know or publicised. The reason being, they are not promoted and it seems only locals in that area get to know about ...

Aussie Adventures Pt 10

Created: 19 Jul 2018 18:17 Views: 3224

We say goodbye to Cairns and head south today our destination being Mission Beach. On the way we stop at Josephine Falls for a look, which is a lovely spot....

Aussie Adventures Pt 8

Created: 04 Jul 2018 18:44 Views: 3163

The sun is shining as we set up the camper and then get 3 loads of washing on the go. The caravan park here in Cooktown is really nice and well laid out with a huge camp kitchen and a very ...

Aussie Adventures Pt 7

Created: 22 Jun 2018 21:20 Views: 3618

A slow start today as there was such a heavy due we had to wait until the camper had dried out. Would rather pack it up dry than wet and avoid any potential mold issues....

Aussie Adventures Pt 5

Created: 01 Jun 2018 17:35 Views: 3860

We arrive back in Kununarra and fuel back up at the bargain price again of $1:39 and treat ourselves to some pies and sausage rolls....

Jetboil Flash Cooking System - Java Edition Save $44!

Created: 20 Oct 2016 12:54 Views: 5973

Just add water! The Jetboil Flash Cooking System - Java Edition includes a custom coffee press, making it a snap to enjoy fresh-roasted coffee whenever you work or play outdoors....

Oodnadatta Track – August 2016

Created: 12 Sep 2016 19:38 Views: 13704

For a few weeks prior to our intended departure date for this years outback trip, every road north of Marree was closed due to heavier than usual rainfall....

2016 Tassy to The Cape or Big Red

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After several weeks of vehicle maintenance the Pig (Cruiser 105) is ready ,I'm ready after my knee replacement on April one and now a short wait for the flood waters and issues in the Mersey ...

Created: 09 Jun 2016 23:25 Views: 4358

New to the ExplorOz Shop in 2016

Created: 20 May 2016 15:54 Views: 5025

As we're now heading into the peak Outback travel season we thought we'd provide you with a summary of both new products and editons that have arrived in the shop so far this year,...

Kookaburra 9 Quart Cast Iron Camp Oven - Special Buy Only $45!

Created: 13 May 2016 00:56 Views: 5989

Available to pre-order for one week only! Place your order now for the Kookaburra 9 Quart Cast Iron Camp Oven, available at the special price of only $45! Comparable Camp Ovens sell for approx....

Delicious Food in Any Location - Cooking on the Road

Created: 08 Dec 2015 18:12 Views: 4781

Meal planning and preparation can be a challenge when you're travelling, and a variety of factors will influence both the ingredients you have to work with, and how you cook them....

Beef & Lamb - Submit Your Recipes to Win!

Created: 25 Sep 2015 10:00 Views: 17025

UPDATE - Only 5 Days Left - Submit Your Recipes Now! September is Beef & Lamb month in the ExplorOz recipe section. From steak marinades to lamb roasts,...

Breads, Scones & Pastries - Submit Your Recipes to Win!

Created: 05 Aug 2015 15:46 Views: 3546

August is Breads, Scones & Pastries month in the ExplorOz recipe section. Preparing good Bread or Pastry dishes can be a challenge even in a home kitchen,...

Aussie Adventures 2015- The Midwest and Home

Created: 05 Aug 2015 05:32 Views: 5774

Spent the 2 nights in Coral bay basically doing what everybody else was doing, watching the rain come and go whilst drinking heaps of tea and coffee....

Man vs Wild @ Ningaloo - Part 5

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Wed 15th - and still the weather is poor but there is promise of improvement this afternoon. Sun is out but windy and cold enough for jackets. Too windy to use the boat or kayak....

Created: 15 Jul 2015 10:00 Views: 3017

Man vs Wild @ Ningaloo - Part 2

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Sun 5th - more setup today and general resting. David is in no rush to launch the boat just yet. We enjoyed watching as 3 young boys went kite surfing in front of our camp - never seen that here ...

Created: 05 Jul 2015 10:00 Views: 3830

Man vs Wild @ Ningaloo - Part 1

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Fri 3rd - left home (Perth) @6:45 am. Had hoped to leave at 3am but was still packing at 2am so that wasn't going to happen. David went to bed at midnight and I don't drive towing this enormous ...

Created: 03 Jul 2015 10:00 Views: 3329

Pasta & Noodles- Submit Your Recipes to Win!

Created: 02 Jul 2015 12:34 Views: 8032

July is Pasta & Noodles month in the ExplorOz recipe section. Pasta & Noodles are versatile, fast to prepare staple foods, perfect for an easy camp meal....

Aussie Adventures 2015- Gibb River Rd Pt 2 and Northwest Coast

Created: 30 Jun 2015 00:30 Views: 4456

The Silent Grove Camp ground is quite big with 2 areas to camp one with Generators and one without, good toilets and showers. Got up reasonably early to do the walk into Bell Gorge before the tour ...

Aussie Adventures 2015- Gibb River Road Pt 1

Created: 17 Jun 2015 22:37 Views: 5304

Stayed at Wyndham for 2 nights at the Wyndham Caravan Park which is very nice, lovely hot showers and a great pool to cool off in. The town itself is very small and quite,...

Soup - Submit Your Recipes to Win!