Corrugations of a Sunburnt Country

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Glen and Simone head out west along the Anne Beadell Hwy through the Great Victorian Desert in South Australia until civilisation is reached again at Laverton. See a few ghost towns from mining times along the way, maybe a spot of detecting then across to Geraldton on the west coast. After a brief pit stop it's through Kalbarri National Park, snorkelling and dolphins at Monkey Mia and back inland to Cue and onto the mining towns of Newman, Tom Price and Paraburoo with Karajini National Park thrown in for extra measure. Down to Carnarvon, put the feet up at Quobba Station then more snorkelling and hopefully whales and dugongs at Ningaloo and Exmouth. After Karratha, Port Hedland and Marble Bar absolutely nothing is organised. One of three options will prevail. With no time left perhaps a dash home via the Nullarbor, some time left might envoke a visit to Broome and experience the Tanami Road or if there is a decent bit of time left perhaps Kakadu or Lawn Hill. Either way, 2 1/2 months of fantastic national parks and gorges, vast expanses and did I mention snorkelling?

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  Welcome to our Corrugations   Horsham, Australia on Apr 29, 2011 2 pictures 7 comments
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  Crackin' it in Adelaide   Port Augusta, Australia on Apr 30, 2011 13 pictures 1 comment
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  The gloom sets in   Nullarbor, Australia on May 1, 2011 4 pictures 2 comments
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  The rush to and slow departure from Cook   Cook, Australia on May 2, 2011 11 pictures 0 comments
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  Well, Well..... then no Well !   Maralinga, Australia on May 3, 2011 20 pictures 0 comments
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  In-sects - In the grill, in my hair and in the van   Anne Beadell Hwy, Australia on May 4, 2011 9 pictures 1 comment
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  The Ancient Spider Dance perfected   Anne Beadell Hwy, Australia on May 5, 2011 12 pictures 0 comments
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  Thorny Devils and Carnivorous Beasts   Anne Beadell Hwy, Australia on May 6, 2011 10 pictures 0 comments
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  Last caboose on the camel train   Anne Beadell Hwy, Australia on May 7, 2011 14 pictures 1 comment
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  Feet up at Ilkurlka   Ilkurlka, Australia on May 8, 2011 15 pictures 0 comments
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  A sad farewell to Ilkurlka   Anne Beadell Highway, Australia on May 9, 2011 14 pictures 0 comments
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  Rocks, rock music and a rockin' hubby   Anne Beadell Highway, Australia on May 10, 2011 18 pictures 0 comments
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  My best thoughts left at Bishop Riley's Pulpit   Laverton, Australia on May 11, 2011 21 pictures 0 comments
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  Glen the mechanic.... I say no more   Leonora, Australia on May 12, 2011 4 pictures 0 comments
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  The West comes to life in Sandstone   Sandstone, Australia on May 13, 2011 25 pictures 0 comments
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  The weather turns to poo in Yalgoo   Yalgoo, Australia on May 14, 2011 10 pictures 0 comments
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  Oh I do like to be beside the seaside.....   Geraldton, Australia on May 15, 2011 10 pictures 0 comments
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  Shopping it up in Geraldton   Geraldton, Australia on May 16, 2011 4 pictures 1 comment
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  A turn for the worse when oils ain't good oils   Geraldton, Australia on May 17, 2011 5 pictures 1 comment
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  Lost souls and bearings   Geraldton, Australia on May 18, 2011 12 pictures 1 comment
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  Taking steps in Geraldton   Geraldton, Australia on May 19, 2011 4 pictures 0 comments
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  Upgrading in Geraldton   Geraldton, Australia on May 20, 2011 6 pictures 4 comments
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  Greenough food makes everything better   Geraldton, Australia on May 21, 2011 25 pictures 1 comment
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  Last day in Geraldton (fingers crossed)   Geraldton, Australia on May 22, 2011 8 pictures 0 comments
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  The Great Escape from Geraldton   Wagoe, Australia on May 23, 2011 5 pictures 1 comment
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  The old and new throbbing at Geraldine Mine   Geraldine Mine Ruins, Australia on May 24, 2011 13 pictures 0 comments
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  The arrival at Eden, known to us as Tamala Station   Tamala Station - Tea Tree Camp, Australia on May 25, 2011 16 pictures 0 comments
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  Lessons One and Two in Kayaking   Tamala Station - Tea Tree Camp, Australia on May 26, 2011 11 pictures 1 comment
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  The Steep Point of Fisheries Offences   Nanga Bay, Australia on May 27, 2011 9 pictures 1 comment
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  Tourist in the strife   Francois Peron National Park, Australia on May 28, 2011 12 pictures 2 comments
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  Dust off the snorkels, we're going in....   Monkey Mia, Australia on May 29, 2011 8 pictures 1 comment
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  Rain, rain, go away, Shark Bay needs a sunny day   Goulet Bluff, Australia on May 30, 2011 9 pictures 0 comments
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  Shark Bay need a Firefighter and Court Registrar?   Murchison Settlement, Australia on May 31, 2011 16 pictures 0 comments
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  The Python of Red Granite Rock eyes off fresh prey   Red Granite Rocks, Australia on Jun 1, 2011 20 pictures 0 comments
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  The clouds set in at Reedy   Reedy, Australia on Jun 2, 2011 16 pictures 0 comments
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  A bird-watchers heaven at Gascoyne River   Gascoyne River - Middle Branch, Australia on Jun 3, 2011 17 pictures 0 comments
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  Newman - Bring on the clean clothes   Newman, Australia on Jun 4, 2011 3 pictures 0 comments
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  Setting a cracking pace in Karijini   Karijini National Park, Australia on Jun 5, 2011 12 pictures 0 comments
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  Ramping up the exercise at Karijini   Karijini National Park, Australia on Jun 6, 2011 15 pictures 0 comments
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  Ore-some sights at Tom Price   Ashburton Downs Station, Australia on Jun 7, 2011 14 pictures 1 comment
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  Glen tries to bring home pets at Mount Augustus   Mount Augustus, Australia on Jun 8, 2011 12 pictures 0 comments
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  Cobra-Bangemall Inn reports record profits in June   Lyons River, Australia on Jun 9, 2011 16 pictures 3 comments
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  New Species Identified - Central Kennedy Dragon   Kennedy Range National Park, Australia on Jun 10, 2011 16 pictures 0 comments
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  A mould takes hold in Carnarvon   Carnarvon, Australia on Jun 11, 2011 12 pictures 0 comments
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  Cruising in Carnarvon   Carnarvon, Australia on Jun 12, 2011 6 pictures 1 comment
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  A frame-by-frame view of business at Red Bluff   Red Bluff, Australia on Jun 13, 2011 6 pictures 0 comments
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  The Treasure Hunters hit Red Bluff   Red Bluff, Australia on Jun 14, 2011 11 pictures 0 comments
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  Ningaloo Station by night   Ningaloo Station, Australia on Jun 15, 2011 13 pictures 0 comments
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  Flames and burnt bits dominate in Exmouth   Exmouth, Australia on Jun 16, 2011 6 pictures 0 comments
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  A whale of a time at Exmouth   Exmouth, Australia on Jun 17, 2011 19 pictures 2 comments
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  More Sharks and Turquoise Waters   Bullara Station, Australia on Jun 18, 2011 13 pictures 0 comments
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  Onslow to the Moon - Mission Aborted   Onslow Termite Mounds, Australia on Jun 19, 2011 18 pictures 2 comments
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  Escape from Onslow Midgies   Maitland River, Australia on Jun 20, 2011 11 pictures 1 comment
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  Camping like sardines at Crossing Pool   Millstream-Chichester National Park, Australia on Jun 21, 2011 17 pictures 0 comments
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  Going gaga over fresh salad at Millstream   Millstream-Chichester National Park, Australia on Jun 22, 2011 17 pictures 0 comments
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  Wittenoom - A breath of fresh air, or not   Munjina East Gorge, Australia on Jun 23, 2011 14 pictures 0 comments
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  Bootscootin' our way to Marble Bar   Marble Bar, Australia on Jun 24, 2011 4 pictures 0 comments
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  Cooling the heels at Carawine Gorge   Carawine Gorge, Australia on Jun 25, 2011 8 pictures 0 comments
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  Back in the back of beyond   Canning Stock Route - Well 33, Australia on Jun 26, 2011 7 pictures 0 comments
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  A bustard of a day on the Gary Highway   Gary Highway, Australia on Jun 27, 2011 19 pictures 0 comments
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  Lake Cohen provides an interesting obstacle   Lake Cohen, Australia on Jun 28, 2011 20 pictures 0 comments
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  Len Beadell - Thanks for the journey   Mount Beadell, Australia on Jun 29, 2011 19 pictures 0 comments
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  More meat than I can handle at Warburton   McKenzie Gorge, Australia on Jun 30, 2011 12 pictures 0 comments
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  Reaching Ilkurlka, again   Ilkurlka, Australia on Jul 1, 2011 12 pictures 0 comments
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  Scoring a fowl on the Anne Beadell Highway   Serpentine Lake, Australia on Jul 2, 2011 9 pictures 0 comments
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  The southerly state brings southerly temperatures   Anne Beadell Highway, Australia on Jul 3, 2011 14 pictures 0 comments
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  Scarecrow saves the day as things fall apart   Anne Beadell Highway, Australia on Jul 4, 2011 8 pictures 0 comments
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  A glowing experience through Maralinga Lands   Anne Beadell Hwy, Australia on Jul 5, 2011 13 pictures 0 comments
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  Defenders coming out of the woodwork   Tallaringa Track, Australia on Jul 6, 2011 15 pictures 0 comments
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  Escaping the grasp of corrugations at Coober Pedy   Port Pirie, Australia on Jul 7, 2011 6 pictures 0 comments
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  More bitumen under our belt   Horsham, Australia on Jul 8, 2011 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Home Sweet Home   Langwarrin, Australia on Jul 9, 2011 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Corrugations of a Sunburnt Country in Summary   Langwarrin, Australia on Jul 17, 2011 1 picture 2 comments