I shipped my ST over from New Zealand in March for the 2015 National Rally and a bit of a ride afterwards. Here’s some photos of the 17-day ‘afterwards' bit…
Thanks guys for a fantastic 2015 National Rally and the riding companionship both up to Toowoomba and then on to Esk.
Total distance 11,200 Km
534 litres of petrol
$825 petrol (includes obligatory coffee and pie at each roadhouse stop)
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First was the ride from Windsor up to Toowoomba via the Putty Rd with the excellent company of BikerJimBob and JohnnyYTed
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A fantastic Rally. Thanks for the organisation guys.
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Nude swim at Crystal Creek, Townsville. Won't need a shower for another few days now...
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Up Mossman way - Very nice indeed
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And not bad accommodation either
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Heading towards Mt Isa in 40 degree heat
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So you do get water here sometimes
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Nothing much else to see as you enter the NT
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Yipeeee!
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Now let’s go really fast!
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It’s not the size that matters…
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The devil really does have big marbles
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Apparently there’s a bump as you cross the Tropic (or is that the Equator?)
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Check out Kings Canyon? – Naah!
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Have a look at one of the other gorges instead
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A typical night on the road. Mate you've got some big bugs in this country!
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Pretty early morning start
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SA/NT had the best border crossing display
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Coober Pedy long-drops
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Could really use a corner right now
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Still no corners in sight
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Salt Lake selfie thanks to a passing motorist
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What a relief! I was ever so worried about what to do if I caught up with another vehicle out here…
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Woomera – A rocket parked beside some space junk
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Dead cow beside roadside flower arrangement. There's gotta be a story behind that
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Hmmm. Not sure what the value in this photo was
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Falls Creek - Up into the Snowy Mountains to bypass the Melbourne Easter traffic
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And on to Mt Buffalo and the hills behind Bright
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Almost has a New Zealand feel about it
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Last night in the tent on the way back to NSW
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And almost back to Sydney again
A really cool 17-day trip!!