Day 30 Filled up on something called Opal fuel, which is a replacement for unleaded used in Aboriginal reserves. This was introduced so as to stop the locals sniffing leaded or unleaded fuels as it lacks the chemical that they become addicted to. It certainly wasn't any cheaper than unleaded as we hit the $2 per litre mark for the first time. As we have been driving along, we would sometimes see a stick, part of a blown out tyre or an old fan belt along the s...

Day 29 After picking up permits from the visitors centre in Laverton and buying some Aboriginal artwort, started the 'Outback Way' following the Great Central Road. Travelled 311 km through the Great Victoria Desert along the red dirt road which is in mainly good condition with just a few sandy sections. Met 4 cars on the road, can see the dust plume long before the car is visible which calculated to be around 5.25km away on the long straight roads. After the...

Day 28 Hoped to get on a tour into the Super Pit as we arrived for it too late the last time we were in Kalgoorlie. However, alas, it wasnt meant to be as they weren't running it today. Went up to watch the rock being blasted away from the lookout, should be able to see the dust starting to rise from the blast in this picture. Pretty quiet afternoon spent getting ready for our next journey which starts tomorrow. So supplies bought and nuts and bolts tightene...

Day 27 The original plan was to travel North to Darwin from Perth but given all the rain they are still receiving in the North of Australia we have decided to head back towards Sydney with the possibility of flying up to Darwin later in May when hopefully the 'wet' is over. So, travelled west from Perth through the Wheatbelt and stopped at Wave Rock near Hyden, pictured here. Then travelled via unsealed road up to Kalgoorlie, passing a convoy of what looked li...

Day 26 After 8000km, since we departed Sydney, we left the car in to get serviced and caught the train into Perth. Went on a walking tour of the city, seeing all the main buildings and areas. Nice city, pretty compact and relaxed feel about it and the Swan river and Kings Park Gardens are picturesque. Maybe not as hip and trendy as Sydney or Melbourne but probably a more relaxed pace of life for the residents. After lunching on sushi (mmm) for the first time...