Iraj,

Glad to be of help.

Pity some of these people couldn't stay on topic.

SD

Glad you managed to sort some gold from the clay Ilaj.
I hope you and Mrs Iraj enjoy your trip, and do travel safely.



Now, listen here ta me SD, what's this about ppl goin OT.

Let's name them and shame them........but not here;)

We kept a log of every cost over the 3 months we were travelling north last year. With 3 kids we spent over the $1,000 each week, being on diesel, food, activities and incidentals (new clutch, etc.). We left nothing out.

The families we met were also spending the same amount. We were moving around quite alot, which certainly adds to the cost. We were getting approximately 400km to the tank (80L in a 3L GU Patrol).

Here is the link to our budget page with all expenses.

http://www.thisiswhereweare.com/budget.html

Hope this is helpful

That's a ripper spreadsheet you have there.
Who was the 'Finacial Tracker' on the trip ?

Thanks Lance, we both kept all receipts, dockets and notes we made and put the costs on the spreadsheet every night when we were writing up and organising the website.

hi this is where we are,
do you guys free camp all the way? liked the web page brilliant!!!
benny

Hi Benny, we much prefer to free camp, but there were a few occasions when we were in Caravan Parks when the kids were unwell, or when we wanted to explore the local area (i.e., Airlie Beach, Townsville & Cairns).

Some of the free camping we have done, have turned out to be the highlights of the trip. We have been able to stay in the most ideal spots, like in Cape Gloucester, where we parked up on the sand next to the water. Other times, we have been reaslly tired so we just stop where ever is convenient.

Free camping has its disadvantages though. At times, it is so difficult driving around all day, everyday with the van on, especially if you want to park somewhere and have a look around.

Im glad you liked the website, I am in the process of updating and changing a few things at the moment, but as usual these things take time...

Hi everyone . I was just wondering what other people did re meat for a trip.We are heading up to Longreach for 3wks and i just finished packing in app. portions and freezing, We like our local butcher,just wondered if others did this or got as they went along. Happy trails Jan

We did similar, bought the food, Vacuum packed it with a "Sunbeam" food saver, now frozen, but when we take of, it will be in the "Engel" as a fridge,lasts over two weeks that way. We also slice up meal size cold meats and Vac pack and also Vac pack cheese into meal size, or 5's Nibbly size.
Cheers,

We had the butcher cryovac our meat in evening meal portions which we kept in the fridge and freezer.

The vegetarian sausages and nutmeats from Woolworths and Coles are also pretty good And best of all they keep for years in the cupboard