Ron & Viv Moon's Remote Australia

03/01/2025

Something to do on your next trip to Cape York?

Nature Bugz offers you the opportunity to head on a self-guided buggy adventure through the back and beyond of a working cattle station with your family or friend.

03/01/2025

The Darling River run is well worth doing ... even more than once!

02/01/2025

There's an estimated 100,000 saltwater crocs in the NT alone. The numbers that can be legally killed has been increased - I think that's a good idea; maybe we need to cull more?

The Northern Territory is home to over 100,000 saltwater crocodiles, but not everyone wants them there.

02/01/2025

In our mountain country of south-eastern Australia we're losing our beautiful unique snow gums .... all due to a native beetle.
Will science find a cure before its too late?
I really, really hope so!

When scientists observed snow gums dying in huge numbers, they immediately suspected a beetle might be the culprit. The next step seemed easy: catch some beetles. But this is a story about what it’s like to tackle an entirely new problem, so nothing is easy. Not even catching some beetles.

30/12/2024

Want to live in Birdsville - here’s an opportunity!

30/12/2024

Just a few pelicans

30/12/2024

Lake Menindee is getting some water ......

28/12/2024

The very basic stuff you should carry when beach driving. A bit of experience helps lots!

🛑So legends If ya going beach driving or have a friend ask them do they have the following
✅Shovel
✅Tyre gauge
✅Max Trax
✅Soft shackles
✅Snatch strap
✅Air compressor

❌As a minimum send me a pin drop of location bogged and pic of car for the wall of shame😂
👊 Sometimes a phone consult advising to air down and move some sand will get ya going and save you hundreds if not thousands👊

Ps check tides😄
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27/12/2024

If you are doing the Canning or the Beadell Roads put this guy's contact details in your phone. You may just need him!

Andy Sutcliffe will often drive for days in his 40-year-old truck to rescue travellers stranded on some of the country's most notorious outback roads.

26/12/2024

Take care on those beaches south of Robe ...... some can be a real trap!

26/12/2024

Good idea!

26/12/2024

Head to the Flinders for some fabulous camping and driving. Summer may be a bit warm though and a few places will be closed. Put it in the diary for a cooler time!

Or simply where to get an unbelievable view, camera in hand or not.

23/12/2024

The Darling if flowing ...... good news for locals along its banks and for the wildlife.

6.56 metres and rising 💦

So awesome to have a fresh flow coming down 💦
Quite a few of our sites at the moment have water front views to the edge….perfect for a fish 🎣 or swim 🏊

19/12/2024

You’ll see all these as you travel around Oz

The Horror ( Australian Road Signs ) 🪧🇦🇺

Australia Explore
By Lidia

18/12/2024

Some ideas for cooling off this summer.

17/12/2024

For those Aussies heading to the USA - Australia is about the same size as the Lower 48 States of the USA

16/12/2024

Where's the Outback Way?

It's been a while since we did an intro post so in case you're not sure, the Outback Way is Australia’s longest short cut: extending Laverton in Western Australia, through central Australia across the Northern Territory, to Winton in Queensland. ⁠
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It's the brainchild of five local governments whose boundaries cover thousands of square kilometres that the Outback Way passes through. ⁠
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The 2700km journey is made up of seven different roads, including the Great Central Road (WA); Tjukururu Road, Lassiter Highway, Stuart Highway and Plenty Highway (NT); and the Donohue Highway and Min Min Byway (QLD).⁠
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In 1997, the five Shires formed the Outback Highway Development Council (OHDC) to promote the development of a “third strategic link” across Australia. ⁠
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The aim was to establish the Outback Way as a transcontinental route, opening up central Australia, bringing social, economic and cultural benefit and effectively linking Australia’s southwest to northeast. ⁠
The Outback Way still has sections of unsealed road that require upgrading to an all-weather gravel surface before it can begin to reveal its potential as Australia’s third strategic link. ⁠
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A long-term aim of the OHDC is for the Outback Way to be—at a minimum—a fully sealed road with appropriate signage, traveler amenities and facilities, increased usage, a national profile and recognition as a vital link across central Australia. ⁠
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An iconic tourism route, the Outback Way has become known as Australia’s Longest Shortcut. It is a journey through the Heart of Australia and The Great Australian Road Trip.⁠
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To support travellers on their Outback Way journey, The OHDC has developed a range of resources, including our podcast, app, outdoor gallery and travel journal.