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