Who is currently on the Road?

Grumpy Wazza · Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 5:13 pm Post subject: Who is currently on the Road?

Just wondering where everyone is at present and where they are heading?

Came across one BT owner from Albury in Isisford, three from SA in Longreach last week.

Today between Tully and Mount Suprise passed 2 BT's heading South and East.

We are presently enroute to Cobbold Gorge then onto Lawn Hil for visit number 2 for 6 Days and off on the Savannah Way.
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AroundAustralia · Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 7:56 pm Post subject:

Heading to the Sunshine Coast, a few health issues with my Folks have forced a change in plans. Savannah Way etc will have to be another time. Currently parked up by the Barcoo River at Tambo.

Barkly Hwy alive with BT's. Three at Camooweal Lagoon, four at Corella Dam and one at Lloyd Jones Weir. Have exchanged notes with most of them.

Cheers.
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AroundAustralia · Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 8:06 pm Post subject:

Corella Dam enroute to Barcaldine.
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Sundy & Cyclone · Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2015 8:18 am Post subject: Where are We

Arrived in Cairns to catch up with our son, daughter & grand kids. Were out between Georgetown & Forsythe before heading this way. Here till about 9th Aug. before heading South to the Fraser Coast via the "inland run" (hate the Bruce Highway.
Cheers Sundy & Cyclone

Grumpy Wazza · Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2015 8:59 am Post subject:

Arrived in Lawn Hill yesterday for a six night stay,after fighting head winds and corrugations from Georgetown. Cool night and morning and no wind here.
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Rosiebear · Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2015 3:59 pm Post subject:

Heading off next Wed or Thurs for Birdsville, only overnight there, then Boulia and on to Alice Springs, via Donohue/Plenty highway.
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Munners · Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2015 4:16 pm Post subject:

Lucky devil - just did same trip and had a ball! Boulia was a suprise - lovely spot; also Tobermorey Station was a nice spot to stop on the Donahue; Road from Boulia to Alice was pretty good all the way to Harts Range and then HR to Gemtree was very corrugated and unpleasant.
cheers

Ajay and Fletch · Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2015 5:05 pm Post subject:

G'day Folks,

we are at Louth for the races and have been here for a few days. We recommend the event for future adventures as it is a fantastic event. A one club Ambrose event without handicaps as a consideration....... well we, my mate and I who are both 5 markers were joint winners. We were awarded a nice pen each. Famtastic!!!!!

Regards ...
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Rosiebear · Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2015 4:42 pm Post subject:

Sawtybt · Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2015 3:56 pm Post subject:

We start across the Gibb River Road from west to east tomorrow and plan to spend 21 days including side trips.
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Grumpy Wazza · Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2015 4:39 pm Post subject:

In Katherine, heading to Darwin tomorrow for a few days via o'night in Adelaide River. To Litchfield on Sat week and Kunnunurra the following Tuesday.
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Aroundtuit Australia · Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2015 7:32 pm Post subject:

We had a trip planned for Cameron Corner and Flinders Ranges but health issues with family will have to be another time, so heading to Stanage Bay and In-skip point for some R&R. Travel safe everone.
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Carolyn and Stephen

Grumpy Wazza · Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2015 8:25 am Post subject:

hi Stephen,

See you are in Townsville too, must catch up some time.
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Aroundtuit Australia · Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2015 5:33 pm Post subject:

Hi Grumpy

Yep that would be great to catch up, we like to head out on weekends once the southerns leave.

cheers
Stephen
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Carolyn and Stephen

grumpyolephartz · Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2015 7:20 pm Post subject:

We are South of Carnarvon currently, having travelled the Buchanan Highway and GRR, into Karijini, and out through Millstream, through the RIO Rail Road.

Have seen BTs on the Gibb, towed by an Iveco, others towed by Landcruisers elsewhere, including in Alice Springs. With Frank and Jenny One parked behind us with a F250 towing ( G'day Len) at Derby then imagine our surprise to have two pull up beside us at Broome, both with GMCs. (G'day Warren and John). Others we see around too though and a big BT wave
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Magic · Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2015 7:10 am Post subject:

We're limited to our annual leave, so heading off from cold, rainy Melbourne for 2 weeks on Fraser Island.
We don't own a Bushtracker yet (still saving the pennies for it), but hope to chat to any owners we find along the way to hear more about their wonderful rigs.
Cheers
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Bcnuinbundy · Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2015 3:32 pm Post subject:

Spent the winter in Victoria now on Yorke Peninsula. Heading to Eyre Peninsula at end of September. Then Coober Pedy and the Lakes, then across the Nullabor, up the west coast and across the top.

RobandFlip · Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 5:54 pm Post subject:

We are presently at Lightening Ridge after some free camping along the way through Chinchilla, Roma, Miles Etc. No free camping around here for obvious reasons. However, the Opal Caravan Park, open 3 and a bit years is excellent. Huge, very large drive through level sites, pets welcome, free dog sitting service, car and caravan wash area, lots of other extras. Very friendly and helpful managers, not the cheapest and very busy.
cheers,
Robyn
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Grumpy Wazza · Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 7:16 pm Post subject:

Just arrived in Broome after doing the Overnight Horizontal Falls ex Derby. fantastic.

So is the price for a powered site in Broome $47!!
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Grumpy Wazza · Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2016 1:30 pm Post subject:

Currently free camping in Walgett en route to the Sth Aust Muster next month. Heading down the Darling River Run tomorrow.

Set off from Townsville last week. Hoping fo some cooler weather.
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SMICK · Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2016 4:31 pm Post subject:

Gday Grumpy. We are camped on the Murray river at Yarrawonga. 40deg. Today. See you in S.A.
SMICK.

Grumpy Wazza · Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2016 9:28 am Post subject:

Currently in Wentworth on the banks of the Darling.

Yesterday on arrival the temp was 34 deg and this morning at 10:30 it is 23 deg and windy, after a storm last night.
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Ducati · Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2016 12:52 pm Post subject:

Camped on Lake Boney in South Oz, slowly heading towards Lake Eyre and then up to Cairns and Cape Yorke. Plan to be in Cairns sometime in May before heading up the Cape

Grumpy Wazza · Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2016 4:57 pm Post subject:

Ducati, was that you we passed east of Burra?
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Ducati · Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2016 10:42 pm Post subject:

Grumpy;
Possibly. We stopped for smoko on the Sturt Highway between Mildura & the SA border. An East bound Bushtracker and another van stopped for smoko just past us.

Grumpy Wazza · Posted: Sun May 01, 2016 11:24 am Post subject:

Just finishing up a week at Port Julia on Yorke Peninsula after the SA Muster, en route to Eyre Peninsula. Hopefully not too cold for us Nth. Qlders.
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Darjak · Posted: Sun May 01, 2016 9:12 pm Post subject:

It's hard to say where everyone is at exactly what date when all posted responses are 27/3/08.
Spent Christmas '15 at Port Julia then Bluff's Beach onto Port Gibbon till 5/4/16. Left then to Iron Knob, Lake Gairdner (camped at Watumba campground),Kinqoonya, Andamooka, Marree, Birdsville (Diamantina River in flood) ,Welford NP. At the moment sitting on the side of the Thomson River 20ks out of Longreach, will be heading east Tuesday 3rd May.
I have never seen the Birdsville HWY sooooo green almost like being on the East Coast, I reckon it might be one of the best years for the wildflowers out there maybe even Simmo might had a bit of a drink too.
Travelling from Birdsville to Windorah you could see the Diamantina in all it's glory.
I suppose we are some of the lucky ones, have been out here enjoying ourselves for the past 9+yrs fulltime with no regrets.

Darrell
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Grumpy Wazza · Posted: Mon May 02, 2016 8:02 am Post subject:

Hi Darrell,

Your post shows up as May 1, 2016 9:12pm on mine, and other posts show up on correct date and time. Would suggest something wrong your end? The date you indicate is your join date??

Yes love Longreach, lived there for 10 years and caught many Yellowbelly in the Thomson. And glad to see you spelt Thomson correctly, as the locals say, there is no 'p..' in the Thomson.

Cheers
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Darjak · Posted: Tue May 03, 2016 9:04 pm Post subject: Who is currently on the road

Grumpy

Born and breed Qeenslander, have a daughter who lives in Thomsons Road so the spelling comes natural. Am a bit computer illiterate,but all posts on this site come up as that date so if someone can tell me who to rectify it I'll get one of my grandkids to fixit when I see them.
As the song goes (you don't need an education to put another brick in the wall)

Darrell

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Peter Thomson · Posted: Wed May 04, 2016 9:29 am Post subject:

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Peter Thomson · Posted: Wed May 04, 2016 9:29 am Post subject:

Approx. 5 BTs currently in Cairns heading to the Cape.

Pete.

krisandkev · Posted: Wed May 04, 2016 10:43 am Post subject:

Currently in Toowoomba, Qld and will be heading to the Cape in one week's time Very Happy

Looking forward to our trip so much and after a few stops on the way to catch up with family and friends hope to be finished before the school holidays start and then take our time around the tablelands and then heading back south. Kevin and Kris

Thoura · Posted: Wed May 04, 2016 11:12 am Post subject:

Currently at Edith falls, then Kakadu,Darwin, GibbRiver,Broome.

Thoura · Posted: Wed May 04, 2016 11:12 am Post subject:

Currently at Edith falls, then Kakadu,Darwin, GibbRiver,Broome.

The Hob · Posted: Wed May 04, 2016 6:29 pm Post subject:

Will leave soon from Bris for Flinders Ranges via the dinosaurs at Eromanga , DIG tree and the new bitumen at Innamincka

Alan
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GoSeeAus · Posted: Wed May 04, 2016 7:17 pm Post subject:

Currently on the Eyre Peninsula and heading for the West Coast up to Port Headland, home via Gary Junction to Alice and South to Melbourne via Innamincka Track.

Regards John.
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Emu · Posted: Thu May 05, 2016 6:50 am Post subject:

Leaving Brisbane next Tuesday for Alice via Donoghue and Plenty. Then up the Tanami to Cape Leveque via Broome. Then across the Gibb (with diversions) and finally home in around 3 months.

jim&maggie · Posted: Fri May 06, 2016 10:09 pm Post subject:

Hi Emu

Have a great trip. That is pretty well our intended route too but we will be a few weeks behind you. Once you get to the Alice, can you post a brief description of how you found the Plenty H'way? If you were able to do that, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Jim

Grumpy Wazza · Posted: Sat May 07, 2016 8:52 am Post subject:

Hi John,

We too are just starting to do the Eyre Peninsula after 5 weeks on the Yorke. At Port Augusta today before heading down to Lincoln and Coffin Bay Nat Parks.

Any tips would be welcome.

Cheers
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Grumpy Wazza · Posted: Sat May 07, 2016 8:53 am Post subject:

Hi John,

We too are just starting to do the Eyre Peninsula after 5 weeks on the Yorke. At Port Augusta today before heading down to Lincoln and Coffin Bay Nat Parks.

Any tips would be welcome.

Cheers
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SMICK · Posted: Sun May 08, 2016 11:09 am Post subject:

Gday Grumpy.
Nice to meet you at the S.A mini muster. We are currently at Menindee Lakes, have been here for 2 weeks. Hasn't rained here for years, last week howling wind and rain (50mm) last night started raining around 10ish didn't stop all night. Walked to the toilet, about 50 mtr away and got boged a dozen times. Will be staying until Wednesday then head to Wilcannia, then north to Burketown.

Some things to see HMAS Whyalla, Whyalla. Koppio Smithy museum, Koppio. Axle Stenross marine museum, Port Lincoln. Tuna tour, Port Lincoln. Lincoln N.P good place to stay. Sculptures, Elliston. At Colton there was a fresh bread stall, not sure if still there. Talia caves. Haystacks (huge boulders) just south of Streaky Bay. In Ceduna the wombat lady and B.O.M (weather) are worth a look.
Enjoy.
Michael

GoSeeAus · Posted: Sun May 08, 2016 3:54 pm Post subject:

Hello Grumpy
All that Michael says and go into Lincoln National Park and camp, plenty of van spots and good roads for big vans.
Yangi Bay in Coffin Bay NP is being done up and closed till end of the month so no van camping there but plenty of room in the town park.
We have been told that the best salmon fishing is at Lochs Well on the west side of thr Eyre Peninsula but are not there yet.
So will let you know later on that one.

All the best John
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pjfollyfarm · Posted: Sun May 08, 2016 4:06 pm Post subject:

I really enjoyed Memory Cove in Lincoln National Park. Bushtracker OK for road in, although I think they say camper trailers. Limited to ~12 vehicles per day through a locked gate. Nice camping bays near the beach. Have to book & pay in Port Lincoln B4 you go. Busy during holidays.
Tragic, interesting event during Flinders voyage/s. There was a large pod of Dolphins swimming off the beach the day I went in on a day trip last year. Just stunning.

The pub at Streaky bay serves great King George whiting & the 1802 Oyster Bar & Bistro at Coffin Bay serves super fresh oysters from their own beds in the bay. The menu had oysters prepared about 10 different ways. The Kilpatrick were the best I have ever had anywhere. On my bucket list to try a different style each time I pass through SA from the West.....

Happy days.
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Grumpy Wazza · Posted: Sat May 21, 2016 10:25 am Post subject:

Into 4th day at Fisherman's Point in Lincoln National Park on Eyre Peninsula, great campsite overlooking bay. First night only 2 vans and late afternoon 12 hikers turn up, not sure where they acquired their firewood?. From then have had the location to ourselves.

Not a lot of sun Lithium batteries holding their own.

Fishing a little slow, a few Tommies only.

Can't believe the prices charged for fresh?? (frozen) fish down here, $60 kg for KG whiting. Other varieties similar pricing. Even fresh Barramundi fillets in NQ are half that.

Anyway another day or so here and then on to Coffin Bay.
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Grumpy Wazza · Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2016 5:55 pm Post subject:

Just crossed the SA/WA border and camped at Mandura Lookout.

Looking forward to seeing south WA for first time.
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Devils On The Prowl · Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2016 10:54 am Post subject:

Its gunna be cold, wet & windy down there this time of the year Grumpy.

If you have the time make a beeline for maybe, half way up the west coast and come back down when its better weather
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Grumpy Wazza · Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2016 5:08 pm Post subject:

Taking your advice Devils, just left Norseman and heading to Kalgoolie and Perth before points north.

Passed 3 BT's heading east on the Nullarbor and was passed by one heading west all yesterday.
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DnGsTracker · Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2016 7:53 pm Post subject:

Been camped in Kalgoorlie for the last few day. 3 BTs in the Discovery caravan park in Burt St. Boulder. We will be moving on, on Tuesday. We were camped out in Norseman and got 14mm overnight. Very exciting getting back to the black stuff.

Neill & Jude · Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2016 10:01 am Post subject:

We are currently near Cadell SA on the bank of the Murray. Diesel heater needed down here at the moment. On our way to the Birdsville Track and the Big Red Bash concert in early July.

Neill & Jude
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Peter Thomson · Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2016 12:51 pm Post subject:

I have just completed a month travelling with three other Bushtracker owners. We went right to the top of Cape York and back without incident. The van tyre pressures were set at 25 psi as soon as we left the bitumen and the tow vehicles all at 28 psi.
We did not encounter any damage other than one flattie due to a damaged rim and a cracked windscreen from an oncoming vehicle. Correct tyre pressure and speed for the conditions....it works!

Pete