Scott Brady
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Beware the Drop Bear!
Australia: The Long Way Downunda
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Scott Brady
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I have transitioned from the EarthCruiser to something equally different. A twin-turbo V8 diesel 200 Land Cruiser. I had it through a pretty technical trail today - all lockers kind of day. Perfect!
LOL, yep you've got to watch out, those drop bears are dangerous creatures, you just never know when one will drop from a tree...
Just checked your SPOT page, good to see that you had a bit of a drive through the Newnes SF, looks like you checked out Blackfellows Hands Rock. There are a myriad of great tracks and sites in that area, I've been going there for years and still haven't come close to exploring them all!
I see you also passed through my home town of Bathurst this arvo, did you get a chance to do a lap of our race track?
Good to hear you're enjoying your stay down here, and getting out to see a bit of the country side. Where are you heading to, your SPOT shows you in Cowra at the moment.
Just checked your SPOT page, good to see that you had a bit of a drive through the Newnes SF, looks like you checked out Blackfellows Hands Rock. There are a myriad of great tracks and sites in that area, I've been going there for years and still haven't come close to exploring them all!
I see you also passed through my home town of Bathurst this arvo, did you get a chance to do a lap of our race track?
Good to hear you're enjoying your stay down here, and getting out to see a bit of the country side. Where are you heading to, your SPOT shows you in Cowra at the moment.
Scott Brady
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Yep, just went through Bathurst. Sorry I missed you.
The Blackfellows Hand Trail was super fun, and surprisingly technical (big ledges), especially with a truck with stock-size tires. I also took another route through the National Park which had some deep mud at the bottom of the canyons and a few steep climbs. Much to see!
The pagoda rock spires are beautiful. This area of AU is so much different than what I expected -very special.
The Blackfellows Hand Trail was super fun, and surprisingly technical (big ledges), especially with a truck with stock-size tires. I also took another route through the National Park which had some deep mud at the bottom of the canyons and a few steep climbs. Much to see!
The pagoda rock spires are beautiful. This area of AU is so much different than what I expected -very special.
No worries, I would have been getting my new tyres put on ready for my trip into the Simpson Desert, when you passed through town 
Yes, the scenery in the Blue Mountains can be quite spectacular, especially where you were today, away from the more touristy places off the main highway. The sad thing is, even though it's all so close to Sydney, most Sydney-siders wouldn't have a clue any of it existed. If you keep heading west or south-west from Cowra tomorrow the land is only going to get flatter!
That 200 series looks awesome, wasn't aware that HEMA were running them, only ever seen their Patrols about (which also look awesome!).
Cheers,
Jeff
Yes, the scenery in the Blue Mountains can be quite spectacular, especially where you were today, away from the more touristy places off the main highway. The sad thing is, even though it's all so close to Sydney, most Sydney-siders wouldn't have a clue any of it existed. If you keep heading west or south-west from Cowra tomorrow the land is only going to get flatter!
That 200 series looks awesome, wasn't aware that HEMA were running them, only ever seen their Patrols about (which also look awesome!).
Cheers,
Jeff
Scott Brady
Founder
So much for the Australian drought. . .
The 200 is a pig (i.e. a big, comfortable AWD country wagon), but more capable than expected. The motor is sweet. The ARB accessories and better tires saved the day.
The 200 is a pig (i.e. a big, comfortable AWD country wagon), but more capable than expected. The motor is sweet. The ARB accessories and better tires saved the day.
Scott Brady
Founder
I am on the way to Melbourne and will be pulling together a couple more trucks for the Flinders Ranges, including Skytrek. A HiLux and an LR3. We have a few more team members coming in on Monday/Tuesday (Ben, Austin and Charlie).
After the flinders, we will head out to the Strzelecki desert, camerons corner, etc.
After the flinders, we will head out to the Strzelecki desert, camerons corner, etc.
Scott Brady
Founder
We are all going to head out for a beer tomorrow night (Monday night)
I am staying at the Rydges Bell City Hotel north of the city. We are thinking of:
Stolberg
197 Plenty Road
Preston VIC 3072, Australia
(03) 9495 1444
stolberg.com.au‎
I am staying at the Rydges Bell City Hotel north of the city. We are thinking of:
Stolberg
197 Plenty Road
Preston VIC 3072, Australia
(03) 9495 1444
stolberg.com.au‎
Scott Brady
Founder
Lets plan for seven.
I will be the big, ugly bald guy :ylsmoke:
I will be the big, ugly bald guy :ylsmoke:
Scott Brady
Founder
Manana (i.e., Monday night) :costumed-smiley-007