Monthly Archives: May 2013

Chasing the sun – Kalgoorlie to Kalbarri

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Mike

After Kalgoorlie it was time to move on, chasing the sun northwards for some warmth ! I headed north and across to the coast, bypassing perth and surrounding area, I’m not a city boy. Last night was spent at Cliff Head … Continue reading →

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This couple make my trip look like a Sunday drive !

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Mike

The other night I camped at “Cliff Head North” which I must add to my list of favourite camp sites, but what I want to tell you about now are the couple that I camped next to that night. Sophie … Continue reading →

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Kalgoorlie

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Mike

Time to catch up ! I’m at Kalbarri now, but first a few pics and words from a few days ago : Each truckload of material from the Superpit produces around $10,000 of gold, and every truck costs $4 million, … Continue reading →

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Across the Nullarbor

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Mike

“a hideous anomaly, a blot on the face of Nature, the sort of place one gets into in bad dreams” That is how the first white man to cross the Nullarbor, explorer Edward John Eyre, described the Nullarbor Plain. I … Continue reading →

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Australia’s best backpacker hostel ?

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Mike

Due to the inclement weather I stayed at the Port Lincoln YHA hostel last night, and I have to say it might be the best in the country. Great facilities, and spotlessly clean too ! Perhaps the town is n’t … Continue reading →

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Been there, done that …. halfway across Australia

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Mike

Warning, kitschy photos ahead ! As the crow flies, Kimba is halfway across Australia…..which means there is still a long way to the West Coast, and then more, much more, up to Exmouth for my whale shark adventure. Another kitschy … Continue reading →

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