Tassie to Perth and back - 5 weeks with the Wife and Kids

[Smithy - 120 D4D Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Smithy - 120 D4D]

Hi All,

Only got 4 weeks left before heading out west. Myself, SWMBO and our 3 girls (almost 9, 7 and 3) for our first big outback adventure. We will be away for the best part of 5 weeks, with the tent and a very loaded up Prado, so will be an interesting experience. Not going hardcore remote offroad for this adventure, as we are testing out the set-up, and travelling solo, but hopefully into the future, there will be more trips to follow.

We are planning on heading up the Stuart Highway, via Coober Pedy, then on to Uluru and the Olgas before crossing the Great Central Road, down to Esperence, and follow the Coast up to Perth for a few nights and then down to Mandurah for a week or so to unwind (timeshare accommodation) before heading back across the Nullabor, via Adelaide for a couple of days, and finally back home to Tassie. If anyone is about and keen to meet a fellow PP member, let me know.

Also, any advice on must see sights along the way is appreciated. Lucky Bay (Cape Le Grand NP) is on our hit list, as is Bremmer Bay and the Valley of the Giants. Other than that, we will see what comes up as we drive along.

Will post some piccies when we get back.

[The Alberto Member Find all posts View Profile Close The Alberto]

Sounds Great Smithy have fun! Can't wait to see the pics when you return. Ayres Rock and the Olgas is a trip I have wanted to do for ages.

[Palmer Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Palmer]

Not long now Smithy. I'm sure you guys will have a ball of fun - and come back with a prado full of red sand.

[AJ120 Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close AJ120]

Sounds like a good trip! If your coming through the Riverland on your way over I am always keen to put a face to a name.

Cheers Andrew

[Roksy18 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Roksy18]

Wow what a massive trip in 5 weeks! Looking forward to the photos and progress you make. My wife wants to leave sunny coast, head to Uluru, Alice, Darwin then home in 4-5 weeks. Can't let her see this thread! Anyway, best of luck and hope you all have a ball.

[Trevc Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Trevc]

Sounds like a great trip - have fun.

[Smithy - 120 D4D Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Smithy - 120 D4D]

Sounds like a good trip! If your coming through the Riverland on your way over I am always keen to put a face to a name.

Cheers Andrew

Will see how we're going for time. Planning on stopping in our around Mildura our first night before heading to Port Pirie or there about, so its a possibility if you aren't to far away.

[Smithy - 120 D4D Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Smithy - 120 D4D]

Wow what a massive trip in 5 weeks! Looking forward to the photos and progress you make. My wife wants to leave sunny coast, head to Uluru, Alice, Darwin then home in 4-5 weeks. Can't let her see this thread! Anyway, best of luck and hope you all have a ball.

The Great Central Road is part of what its known as Australia's longest shortcut and we are only doing the western half. The eastern half runs from Winton in central Queensland through to Alice Springs, so you could do this in 5 weeks...

[cfryback Find all posts View Profile Close cfryback]

Good, work there Smithy! Need to convince the SWMBO to travel up to Broome to see friends.

Need to see more of the "big island" other than Melbourne and Sydney airports....and hotels...

[Smithy - 120 D4D Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Smithy - 120 D4D]

Good, work there Smithy! Need to convince the SWMBO to travel up to Broome to see friends.

Need to see more of the "big island" other than Melbourne and Sydney airports....and hotels...

Hoping this will be the taster, and then we can do some more adventurous treks into the future. So much to see in or own rather large back yard. I am lucky my SWMBO is keen on the whole camping idea, at least for now...

[AJ120 Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close AJ120]

Will see how we're going for time. Planning on stopping in our around Mildura our first night before heading to Port Pirie or there about, so its a possibility if you aren't to far away.

We are about 15k out of your way, sing out if you want to call in.

Cheers Andrew

[Smithy - 120 D4D Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Smithy - 120 D4D]

We are about 15k out of your way, sing out if you want to call in.

Cheers Andrew

I'll send you a pm, AJ. I think you are around the half way point for or travel that day, so if you're around, i may just take you up on that offer. I can check out your legendary camper trailer and setup too...

[Smithy - 120 D4D Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Smithy - 120 D4D]

Extended our return date by another 6 says, so gonna get the eyre peninsula in on our way home. Coffin Bay for a few days should be good fun in the sand. The whole trip is going to be awesome!

[VKPrado Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close VKPrado]

So the 5 week trip has turned into a 6 week trip. You guys are really going to enjoy thisntrip that is for sure.

[fishfinder Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close fishfinder]

Extended our return date by another 6 says, so gonna get the eyre peninsula in on our way home. Coffin Bay for a few days should be good fun in the sand. The whole trip is going to be awesome!

6 days ??? you did mention you want to throw a line out on the way it is only a 5-6hr drive to kalbarri from perth then about another 4hrs to shark bay ( monkey mia ) then karijini through the guts to Kalgoorlie do able in 6 days - Oh yes I am jealous rite now ..... Enjoy