Cheers from Australia !

[dodi]

Hi everybody,

I randomly found this website two days ago, and am really glad I did
I was actually doing some research about hitchihiking and train-hopping in Australia, because those would be my next goal. My boyfriend and I will be leaving from Sydney and try to get as far as we can, maybe until Alice Springs and this part of the Outback.

So I'm willing to read your stories if you want to share them, advices, or philosophical punchlines

Thanks for this forum, it's great !

Cheers,
Manon

 

[Minnie]

nice =)
I've done the route from sydney/newcastle to alice and back solely by hitching and camping several times. most recently less than 2 months ago.. best advice is to take the longer way and stick to the major highways from SYD > MELB > ADELAIDE and then up because it's much, much easier to get a lift.
It is essential youre prepared heading into the outback. the desert is right fucking cold in winter, dropping well below 0 at night and up to 30 in the day. you need lots of water, lots and lots. there are no towns with supermarkets on the highway the 1500km between adelaide and alice so stock food. if youre driving at night youve got a very, very high chance of hitting a kangaroo and they cause serious damage to vehicles.
its very harsh but very worthwhile. watching the sun rise from red dirt and set in red dirt everyday.. so many wonders in caves and treasures in dried riverbeds. the stars so bright and horizon endless. enjoy!!

im guessing youre a student at UON? I also live in Hamilton if you need anymore advice!!

 

[dodi]

Geez, maybe we met in the street already !
Thanks for all your advice, I would be glad to contact you then

Yeah I'm totally a student at UON