Cape York Trip 2008

This blog is going to be used to track the build up of our new 200 series Landcruiser and our preparation for our actual trip from Adelaide to Cairns, up to Cape York "The Tip" and finally back home to Adelaide.

We are leaving on 26th June 2008 and returning on the 27th July 2008

Friday, June 27, 2008

Day 2 - Bedourie to Hughendon

What a cold night!  Nothing like near freezing temperatures to wake up to!

We packed up and headed North to Boulia (213kms) and then across to Winton (362km). Both of these roads are half sealed and half dirt.  No major dramas.  A few travellers around and the odd semi and road train. We kept stopping and pulling off the road to let others past.  Some people have no idea how to drive and go belting past you in the dirt at 100km/h showering you with rocks.

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We were in Boulia and just after we had lunch and these emus just casually wandered past up the main street checking the place out

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We saw another 200 series with one hell of a bull bar!

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We arrived at Winton at about 5:30 and decided to keep going up to Hughendon (213kms) which meant a bit of night driving.  A few roos, sheep and cows around but no big deals.  Especially when you have HID lighting!!

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High Beam

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We are set up at Hughendon Caravan Park.  All showered and ready for a good night's sleep. We have an easy day of about 550km up to Cairns tomorrow.

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