GPS/Navigation

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!

Member: Pivotel Satellite

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!

Member: Pivotel Satellite

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!

Member: Pivotel Satellite

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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Steep Point & Dirk Hartog Island

Created: 25 Jun 2022 04:26 Views: 3026

Last month, we started our winter research expedition (AKA 4x4 & camoing holiday) and having an awesome time so far. This is a big trip across WA and NT to review,...

Cape Riche & Bremer Bay March 2022

Created: 22 Apr 2022 10:35 Views: 2400

We recently got away for a week for a little exploring in the southern part of our state. Here is our trip journal and photos. (Click to view photos fullsize). MAP NOTES & TIPS:

Discovering Karlamilyi (Rudall River) National Park - Information and Video clips 2007 -2018

Member: MickO

At 1,283,706 hectares (12837 square km), the Karlamilyi (previously Rudall River) National Park is the largest national park in Western Australia and one of the largest in the world....

Created: 28 Jan 2022 14:06 Views: 8276

2021 Googs Trk and Off-Track Simpson Desert Boys Trip Report

Member: RobMac (QLD_Member)

Total Trip Distance: 8489kms Time Frame: 29days Total Fuel Used: 1067ltrs Economy for Trip: 12.6ltrs/100kms Vehicle: 2010 LR Defender 110 Wgn Other Vehicles: (105’s Cruiser Wgn; 100’s Cruiser ...

Created: 20 Jul 2021 12:04 Views: 3003

Charles Todd Obelisk - Renmark

Member: Stephen L (Clare) SA

How many of you ever wonder when you cross our state borders just how come that location is the actual correct state border crossing....

Created: 09 Mar 2021 21:37 Views: 3041

How to set up a Bad Elf Bluetooth GPS Receiver to work in Windows

Member: Stephen L (Clare) SA

Over two years ago, I went down the Bluetooth GPS Receiver path with the help from a couple of ExplorOz Members. I wanted a unit that was going to be reliable,...

Created: 07 Dec 2019 12:37 Views: 5610

Perth to Karijini Loop via Mt Augustus (trip overview)

Created: 21 Sep 2019 23:42 Views: 4900

During the last school holidays (July 2019) we got away for 10 day trip with our new camper trailer (Ultimate Odysessy), our new 4WD (LC200), and our two teenage kids....

Extreme 2006 Simpson Desert Trip

Member: Stephen L (Clare) SA

In the 1980’s we purchased our first four-wheel drive vehicle, a Toyota SR5 4Runner and from then on have ventured out into some very special and remote locations around Australia....

Created: 25 Jan 2018 20:58 Views: 8002

EOTopo: About EOTopo Maps

Member: ExplorOz

EOTopo is a map of Australia that is digitally produced and distributed for sale in a number of different formats. If you have the OziExplorer or TrackRanger program loaded onto a device or ...

Created: 16 Jan 2018 00:41 Views: 2918

Lifetime Upgrade Program

Member: ExplorOz

The EOTopo Lifetime Upgrade program allows current owners of this product to purchase new version releases at a greatly reduced price....

Created: 14 Jan 2018 01:02 Views: 2950

GPS Tracking Review

Member: Sand Man (SA)

Hema Navigator (OziExplorer) vs Spot Messenger vs EO Traveller app (running on iPhone6) Garmin Nuvi vs TomTom Go I recently completed an 8 week trip from Adelaide,...

Created: 06 Jul 2017 16:58 Views: 4757

Tracking

Member: Sand Man (SA)

Have just tested two new (to me) methods for tracking and forwarding the tracking data to EOTrackMe. EOTraveller for iPhone (Replaces UTrackMe app) The first was via my iPhone 5 using the EO ...

Created: 14 Mar 2017 00:54 Views: 4234

New inReach Feature: "inReach Weather"

Created: 15 Jul 2016 14:31 Views: 5372

We have just received an update from inReach regarding a new feature available for the inReach SE & inReach Explorer called "inReach Weather" more details are available on their website ...

2016 Tassy to The Cape or Big Red

Member: Member - jumpin

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: 4932

New to the ExplorOz Shop in 2016

Created: 20 May 2016 15:54 Views: 5592

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,...

South Australian Desert Parks re-opening on 15th March partially delayed.

Member: Life Member - Mike (SA)

Simpson Desert and the K1 Warburton, Walkers Crossing, Pedirka and Halligan Bay Point Public Access Routes are due to re-open 16 March 2016. Some of these will remain closed due to local rain....

Created: 14 Mar 2016 10:12 Views: 5561

Knowing Your Way - Navigation on the Road

Created: 17 Nov 2015 20:26 Views: 6736

Navigation on the road is a very subjective choice for travellers, and the solution that you choose will depend upon a number of factors, such as experience with technology,...

Staying in Touch With Loved Ones - Communications on the Road

Created: 11 Nov 2015 14:32 Views: 4523

Deciding on how you wish to record your travels, communicate with friends and family while on the road, and get help in case of an emergency are important issues that face all travellers....

NSW & VIC Index Maps

Member: Life Member - Fred B (ex-NT)

Recently I have had a number of requests for both Vic & NSW Index maps, so I will upload them here. Even though these are available elsewhere on the net,...

Created: 22 Sep 2015 10:13 Views: 4338

Exploring England 2015. Part 1 Introduction.

Member: Member - John and Val

“When are you coming to visit again?” Rob, our eldest son who is an archaeologist in the UK, asked us well before Christmas. The idea was certainly tempting … but we had had a few health issues ...

Created: 09 Sep 2015 17:13 Views: 4573

National Gathering 2015 and Ayers Rock

Member: Member - milowise

Hi everyone, Have you noticed that Milo has been a little quiet lately? Well let me tell you what we've been doing! We were to look after 3 of our grandchildren for the school holidays but,...

Created: 24 Jul 2015 04:48 Views: 3783

Man vs Wild @ Ningaloo - Part 1