10 October 2010

Some interesting statistics of our trip

Days on road 374 days
6 Sept 2009 – 22 Sept 2010
Kilometres travelled 36,500
Vehicle 1992 petrol Pajero
Caravan 1995 twin axle 21.6ft Windsor statesman royale caravan
Total cost of fuel $11,004 (ave. $250/week)
Total litres of fuel used 7,907
Most expensive fuel $1.97/litre at Renner Springs, NT
Average cost of fuel per litre $1.39/litre
Caravan park fees Average $25.00/night
Days spent in each state SA - 72
Vic – 36
NSW - 13
Qld – 115
NT - 26
WA - 126
Longest stretch covered in one day 800kms Mt Isa, Qld to Renner Springs, NT
Favourite State John - WA
Karen – WA
Favourite spots John – Emma Gorge, El Questro WA
Karen – Too many but the standouts are Uluru and West MacDonnell Ranges NT, the Kimberley WA
Scariest experience Racing bike fell off the roof of a 4WD overtaking us, bounced onto the road before hitting our windscreen
Running away due to a catastrophic fire warning in Eyre Peninsula, SA