To raise money in support of Oxfam Australia I am going to ride my motor bike Clockwise around Australia.
In August 2009. I'll be leaving from Melbourne heading west along the Great Ocean Road, finding my way to Adelaide, ducking across to Esperance, around the coast to Perth, up to Karratha, Broome, across to Katherine and Jabiru. Take a breath then back down to Tennant Creek, just nip across to Townsville. Then down the coast to Gladstone, inland to Toowoomba then Armidale, Tamworth through the Yengo and Blue Mountains National Parks to Goulburn. Through Canberra, the Kosciuszko National Park back to Cooma, down to Cann River, Bairnsdale, a small detour up the Great Apline Road if its open, across the Dargo High Plains. Around to Mansfield, Alexandra and down the Black Spur home. A distance of approximately 15,000 km and camping in National Parks or caravan parks. Taking about 35 days.

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I again extend an open invitation to anyone who would like to join me on any part of this trip, please do.

Monday, August 10, 2009

Tuesday 11 August

Ishaaq and I left Sunday at about 9:15 in mainly fine weather. Took the freeway to Geelong and met up with Paul near Torquay. Along the Great Ocean Road we stopped before Lorne to watch a couple of whales. Met up with David and Pam at Kennet River for a coffee and sandwich. Paul left me at Apollo Bay and soon after that it sunk in I was on my own. Enjoyed great country side and roads all the way to Port Fairy, where I spent a very cold night in the grounds of a magnificent old Anglican church, Saint John's, that was built in 1856. From here on the weather got worse; rode threw many showers but managed to stay dry. The country side keeps changing, it's great. Spent the second night at a caravan park in Mt Pleasant. I,m now at Clare where it is still raining on and off. Hope you all enjoy the photos, I'll try to update in the next few days.
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August 12, 2009 at 7:04 PM
Unknown said...

Hey Peter,
I hope you dont get too wet! Once you are in WA you should be warmer. I will ring you with telephone numbers of friends I have emailed. They are in Geraldton, Carnarvon, Karratha and Port Hedland. All the best, hope your backside stands the challenge!
Pam Hick

August 12, 2009 at 7:06 PM
Ishaaq and Jess said...

Hi Peter
Hope things are going well! Good to hear your news, hope the weather is warmer. Stay safe, we'll look forwards to the next installment!
Ishaaq and Jess

August 13, 2009 at 3:09 AM
Craig Ogden said...

G'day Peter! I'm looking forward to joining with you on your adventure via this blog - although riding on a Harley alongside would have been my first preference ;-) Hope you're settling into your journey and enjoying the countryside. From me and all your St John's friends - God bless you on your ride. Cheers, Craig Ogden

August 13, 2009 at 6:20 AM
pjidhlscr@iprimus.com.au said...

Thank you all for the comments

August 21, 2009 at 1:38 AM

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