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Fri, 5 Nov 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [231]
The most unexpected moments occur when you have room in your schedule for spontaneity. These days, people tend to leave no "wiggle room" in their lives for these unexpected detours that could turn out for the better. You never know what those detours ... Read more >
Thu, 4 Nov 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Photo Gallery
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Tue, 2 Nov 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Photo Gallery
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Tue, 2 Nov 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [245]
From the Queensland coast I've now hitchhiked more than 3,500 kilometres. Yesterday I had to say goodbye to Annie, my new Danish friend. She dropped me in Broome whilst she decided to continue her journey west. I thought about camping again but I booked ... Read more >
Mon, 1 Nov 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [212]
In the searing heat I stood just out of Kununurra, just after entering Western Australia (WA), wondering when my next lift was going to be. I've hitchhiked more than 3,000 kilometres already. A gorgeous lady named Annie pulled up in her maroon vehicle.... Read more >
Thu, 28 Oct 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [232]
Some guidebooks state "Litchfield-do, Kaka-don't," basically indicating that Litchfield is the better of the two national parks. A few months ago, I met a lovely lady named Chrisney, her partner, Josh, and her father Steve. They invited me to come stay ... Read more >
Thu, 28 Oct 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Photo Gallery
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Tue, 26 Oct 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [167]
For much of the pandemic I haven't even had an actual pair of shoes...just a pair of thongs. Also, I can count the number of times I've worn a jumper on one hand. I've received my first jab, and I'm ready for this ever-lasting pandemic to finally be ... Read more >
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [190]
It was a long journey to the Tip of Australia, so it was gonna be a long journey down. This is one of those very special journeys where I've had to just roll with the punches. Regardless if I've had to sleep in a tent or give up after several hours with ... Read more >
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Photo Gallery
Torres Strait
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Tue, 27 Jul 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [189]
Now that I've been to the Tip of Australia, I feel I have to go even further north. If it were possible at the moment I would try to get across to Papua New Guinea. Until recently I figured the Torres Strait Islands were somewhat like Norfolk Island ... Read more >
Sun, 25 Jul 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [303]
I'm on top of the world!!!! A euphoric feeling I had today, like that feeling Jack had as he stood at the front of the Titanic. After reaching Bamaga yesterday I thought about making a B-line for the Tip but I thought I'd rather do it when I'm refreshed ... Read more >
Sat, 24 Jul 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [422]
I made it as far as Weipa a couple of days ago and that's where my progress somewhat stalled. There's not a lot to do in Weipa but it's a good provision stop and the beachside campground is really lovely. I should add that I met some really lovely people ... Read more >
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Views [205]
An extraordinary adventure has begun. The Australian version of Alaska's Dalton Highway or Russia's Kolyma Highway is in my eyes. The journey to Cape York is known as the "Trip to the Tip." It's something of a pilgrimage or rite of passage for many Aussies;... Read more >
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 | By kiwiaoraki | Photo Gallery
An extraordinary journey through some wild country. Cooktown, Hope Vale, and then all the way to the Top of Australia!
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