Great Rigs & Vehicle Setups

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....

ExplorOz Traveller: Security Key

Created: 15 Mar 2020 05:53

The Security Key is an additional password used when you've set your Tracking to private. By default, each device will use the same password for the Security Key as setup in your Member account....

ExplorOz Traveller: Check your Credentials/Login Error - Password Reset

Created: 14 Mar 2020 13:48

If you don't know your password, or suspect you are using the wrong password you will find a Forgot Password button in the app. This will email the current registered password to you and you will ...

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]

ExplorOz Traveller: Message in Playstore - This app may not be optimised for your device

Created: 18 Jan 2020 05:14

If you have an Android device and see the message "This app may not be optimsied for your device" you might feel concerned however we have discovered that this message seems to appear occasionally ...

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....

ExplorOz Traveller: User Manual

Created: 19 Dec 2019 19:35

The app includes a User Manual in PDF format, however for your convenience you might like to print it from here. See the latest version of the User Manual updated with all new content relevant to ...

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 ...

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2016 Tassy to The Cape or Big Red

Created: 09 Jun 2016 23:25 Views: 5093

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 ...

Beauty Point ( Nothern Tas )to Cape York

Created: 17 May 2016 10:00 Views: 7226

19 Days till I put myself and the cruiser on the Spirit of Tas for our annual 4x4 and motorbike trip. Last year we headed th

Delightful Denmark and A pleasant few days at Walpole

Created: 23 Oct 2015 12:23 Views: 5756

6th June 2015 This was our first stay in Denmark, a small town we have thought charming whenever we have stopped briefly on past trips....

Supersprings Installation

Member: Sand Man (SA)

In preparing for an upcoming trip from Adelaide through the Outback, I decided to add a pair of SuperSprings Stabilizers to the Colorado....

Created: 04 Jul 2015 12:29 Views: 5988

The Four Corners. 2014

Created: 14 May 2015 07:07 Views: 6659

Finally the time had come for the trip up to Devonport to make the Ferry and on to the big Island. After just over 12 months in the planning this trip would take us to all four terrestrial State ...

Five Months on the Road through SA and WA. April to Sept 2015

Created: 26 Apr 2015 17:25 Views: 8587

Weeks 1 and 2. Day 1 Monday April 13th. The plan was to stay overnight in Jugiong, a lovely stop off the Hume Highway via a short loop detour,...

2015 Trip Plans - It's Almost Time

Created: 04 Apr 2015 06:03 Views: 5810

With just over a week until we set out on this year's 'Big Trip' the preparation is almost complete. We have been leaving the house behind for considerable time periods for most of the last ...

Roof Top Tents (RTT)

Member: Idler Chris

This blog is about Roof Top Tents or RTT's. I get lots of questions about my RTT so I am writing this blog as to why I use one. They are not for everyone and it is horses for courses....

Created: 04 Feb 2015 21:06 Views: 8803

Jacks Adventure Tour South East States

Created: 23 Sep 2014 07:02 Views: 3818

21/09/14 Drove from Mannum to camp at Robe Lakeside van park (lovely clean and great grassy sites but expensive grass at $34) 22/09/13 Long drive across to Queenscliff to stay ...

Jacks NE NSW Adventure Tour

Created: 03 Sep 2014 10:00 Views: 4134

After a balmy Bass Strait crossing we disembarked at 06.30 and headed towards Bendigo to check out a Jayco Camper Trailer .After a thorough check with John the owner we headed to Shepparton ...

Jacks 2014 Adventure Tour of NE NSW. 7 bikes 2 fourbies and 11 adventurers

Created: 22 Aug 2014 08:24 Views: 5587

Following last years epic trip from Beauty Point in Northern Tassy to the Tip of Cape York and return via the Telegraph and Frenchmans Track Airlie Beach and Hamilton Island race week it is ...

packing

Member: Member - Jim B8

Well, packing was "tense" but we are packed!! I went over the station and the boys assisted with getting the brackets in place to keep the tanks secured, thanks for that. Then, the big moment,...

Created: 02 Jul 2014 18:28 Views: 4395

First blog

Member: Member - Jim B8

Well here I am blogging. I had to look up what a blog actually was, to make sure I was on the right track. And I'm not sure, as I write....

Created: 01 Jul 2014 18:36 Views: 4815

Canada & the Yukon - Across the frozen Arctic on the Dempster Highway

Member: MickO

Driving through blizzard conditions across a permafrost tundra is a little foreign to most Aussies. It's something that doesn't come naturally....

Created: 31 May 2014 07:56 Views: 5740

Vehicle overloaded

Member: Member - richard b (VIC)

Hi is gvm critical while travelling as it changes along the way used fuel and water etc Tks rick

Created: 07 Jan 2014 11:41 Views: 2878

D-Max fuel filters, Enginesafe EMS 550 and Sensatyre pressure monitors.

Created: 14 Nov 2013 10:19 Views: 10955

Where to fit all this stuff? Both of the readout monitors needed wiring, one an antenna and a suitable location for them both to be permanently installed. The dashboard it

SAX on SAX OFF ( Suspension replacement ) 2013 D-Max

Created: 14 Nov 2013 08:34 Views: 20266

Partly how it ended. How it all began............................................................... After picking up a couple of Bobcat scoops of sand for a pathway,...

D-Max getting wired and Barred Up!

Created: 12 Nov 2013 11:37 Views: 9731

The Opposite Lock Bull Bar and side protection bars arrived in Hobart, and with the D-Max just 300 kilometres old the time was ripe for cutting up a perfectly good front bumper to fit the thing....

The Kangas' new ride

Created: 10 Nov 2013 20:42 Views: 7213

The trusted HDJ78 we have had now for a number of years, and has taken us to many iconic and memorable places around the big brown land doesn't work quite so well with the new lifestyle in ...

21 weeks in WA and the Top End - Reflections and Thoughts

Created: 23 Oct 2013 15:35 Views: 14715

We have arrived home and its time to review the big trip we undertook during the cooler months this year. It’s a summary of performance of both caravan and the Pajero, as we

Carnegie Expedition 2013 - Day 14 Exploring Wilson Glen and the Stansmore Ranges.

Member: MickO

"The hills we found to be of the usual character, barren sandstone, from which numerous rocky creeks have torn their way through the sand. Following up a little glen, terribly

Created: 06 Aug 2013 19:00 Views: 9085

Tas to the Tip " Cairns North "

Created: 29 Jul 2013 08:35 Views: 5257

Delay of report on our trip north due to lack of data reception except for a few areas like Bamaga .The trip was fantastic with a great time had by all on varying terrain with great ...

Millstream Chichester National Park and two Station Stays. Week 13

Created: 13 Jul 2013 16:41 Views: 13768

Monday July 1st. We were one of the earliest rigs to leave Robe River rest area around 8am, and had woken to even stronger winds. We did contemplate staying where we were but,...

Exmouth, Rain, Cape Range National Park, wind. Week 12

Created: 13 Jul 2013 16:26 Views: 8667

Monday June 24th. Big 4 Exmouth Cape Holiday Park, almost $40 per night powered, before 10% discount for membership is deducted. Not surprised to wake to persistent heavy showers after hearing ...

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