We’ve done it! We’ve driven more or less all the way around the Australian continent, had an amazing time, met some super people, seen a lot of extraordinary sights and have enjoyed every minute.
I suppose it’s almost compulsory to add in the facts and figures, so here goes:
- Distance travelled - 24,035 kilometres (14,945 miles)
- Fuel used - 2,595 litres (685 gallons)
- Average fuel consumption - 10.79 litres per 100 kilometres (26.17 miles per gallon)
- Breakdowns - Nothing serious. Stone guards on both rear wheels were shaken off by corrugations, second battery failed and was replaced, and power assisted brakes failed temporarily
- Tyres - No punctures, although we’ve worn about 3 mm of rubber, mainly on rough tracks in the Limmen National Park and on the Gibb River Road.
Oh yes, Kim took some photos - 11,500 of them!
That’s it. Time for a rest. I’m probably too old now for any more long trips, but I’ve not yet given up on the shorter runs.
Watch this space. In the meantime it’s goodbye from me, goodbye from Kim and goodbye from Vin Rouge.
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