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  • Outback QLD, NSW and Vic inc Murray, Murrumbigee rivers to Phillip Is. Return via coast to Nth Qld.

    We and another couple (retirees) are planning on a trip to break in our new van Coromal Element RTV 6.12. ATM 2500kgs.
    The plan is to head west to Muttaburra, then south hitting Barcaldine, Blackall, Tambo, Charleville, Cunnamulla, Bourke. Gotta see the back o Bourke. Cobar, Wilcannia, Broken hill inc Silverton. Mildura then to Echuca, Wagga, Albury Shepparton, Bendigo, Wangaratta to San Remo then home via the Princess, Pacific and Bruce Highways. Three months away.
    It should be a top trip.
    The Prado has been well prepared. Just serviced, 125000kms inc transmission (full flush), new pads. And a new DIY drawers/compartment/what have you in the back that has a 80L water bladder and delivery pump to the caravan. Saves weight in the van when there's plenty available in the Prado.
    It will be cold out west but we are prepared for it. Portable fire pit, camp oven etc...
    Hope to see some of you on the road. Just say G'day to any Prado owner and you might get me.
    MNC
    08 Prado GXL D4D. TJM B/B. 12000lb Winch, 10mm synthetic rope. Rear air bags. Racor fuel filter. Dual Batts + Solar on roof. Reversing camera and censors. GME UHF. Kiwi fuel computer. Doing it with courage and determination...

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    Sounds like a really great trip, love to come along but still have 2 years to go until retirement.
    As a victorian for the past 6 decades I would suggest that when you leave Bendigo head to Ballarat there is alot of very old history in that place, Soverign Hill & Kryal castle are a must, you won't be disapointed. then head down to the Great Ocean Road, from Port Cambell through to Queenscliff. The Otway light house is impressive, I would suggest to leave the Vans at Apollo Bay and drive back to Otway light house, it's not that far and not suitabe for towing a van on.
    You can catch a ferry from Queenscliff to Sorento if you don't want to drive through Melbourne.
    Anyway enjoy your trip.

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    • #3
      Thanks, Bugalugs,
      We, as a very young family visited there in the late 70s. As you said, then it was a top destination, (young son even found gold in his pan, we still have it in a vial). It all must have improved still.
      Not doing the Great Ocean Road now as we are leaving it for another planned trip.
      Also we are by-passing Melbourne via the Alpine Way to Phillip Is. Staying in San-Remo.
      Thanks for the travel suggestions never-the-less.
      See you on the road and hurry up and retire, it's the best...
      08 Prado GXL D4D. TJM B/B. 12000lb Winch, 10mm synthetic rope. Rear air bags. Racor fuel filter. Dual Batts + Solar on roof. Reversing camera and censors. GME UHF. Kiwi fuel computer. Doing it with courage and determination...

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      • #4
        Bourke is a top spot - make sure you have a good look about and allocate a few extra days to the area than you've budgeted (if you can).

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        • #5
          Thanks Dakkas, we have planned 2 days there but our itinerary is highly flexible. If our interest is piqued we will stay longer. Ho, any idea how far ya have ta go to find da back o Bourke...lol
          MNC
          08 Prado GXL D4D. TJM B/B. 12000lb Winch, 10mm synthetic rope. Rear air bags. Racor fuel filter. Dual Batts + Solar on roof. Reversing camera and censors. GME UHF. Kiwi fuel computer. Doing it with courage and determination...

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          • #6
            yep, great trip you've planned there. And congrats on enjoying your retirement on the road - the way Mr Hockey's talking I will have another 32 odd years before our touring trips allow more than three weeks away at any one time!

            As Dakkas said, Bourke is great. Be sure to stay at Kidman's Camp - a few clicks out of town but a real oasis on the river: http://www.kidmanscamp.com.au/bourke/

            Have fun mate and keep us all updated on your travels!

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