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🚴‍♂️ Bikepacking Australia: Red Dirt, Dust & Sand through the West MacDonnell Ranges

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Welcome to one of Australia’s most iconic and rugged bikepacking adventures—deep in the heart of Central Australia.  This solo journey takes you through the breathtaking West MacDonnell Ranges , the ancient beauty of Palm Valley, and the geological marvel that is Finke Gorge. From the moment my tires hit the red dirt, I knew I was in for something raw and unforgettable. The sun-baked earth, endless open skies, and towering sandstone cliffs are more than just scenery—they’re a challenge, a test of endurance, and a reminder of Australia’s wild, untamed heart. 🏞️ About the Region West MacDonnell Ranges (Tjoritja) Stretching over 160 kilometers west of Alice Springs, the West MacDonnell Ranges (known as Tjoritja to the Arrernte people) are a rugged series of ancient ridgelines and deep gorges. Some of the rock formations here are over 800 million years old , carved by millennia of erosion. The area is home to iconic spots like Ormiston Gorge, Serpentine Gorge, and Ellery Creek ...
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A walk around my campsite in the forest.

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Saturday 14th March to 19th Six day Epic tour

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Left Wodonga on Saturday 14th March for 6 days of touring through the mountains. First day was just along the kiewa valley Highway to Mt Beauty & up the Falls Creek rd about 5 kms & into the bush to camp. A head wind slowed progress some. Then Sunday was a big day riding up towards Falls creek. I decided to take the roper track & onto Big Hill track. This was very steep the first part. I came across a Blue Tongue lizard  on the track & had a rest. Then there was another little lizard. The day was going quick with slow progress. I reached just below Big hill tower around 1pm. After this the track got easier & then I turned down hill until I reached the west Kiewa logging rd. Quiet late around 2pm by now. Kept going up & along this rd. Coming accross a Copper head snake which moved of the rd once it noticed me. Doing lots of video & photos the day quickly progress. It was 3pm now & I  continued upwards. Hard ...
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Friday the 6th of March 2020. I left Wodonga on Tuesday & left the extrawheel trailer. I broke the back axle attachment. I used a wrench instead of a Allen key. I've ordered another. On Tuesday night I set camp north of Yarrawonga.  On high ground next to the Murray river. Next morning it was raining & didn't stop much for the next two days. On Thurday my water filter was just taking for ever. So I decided to cycle in the rain to Cobram to get water supplies. I got drowned like a rat in the process. Bought 9 rolls of toilet paper & I was lucky to get that. Some veggies etc. Started cycling back & lucky the rain cleared. So by the time I was back I was half dry. My phone had charged on the werk attached to the dynamo to 45 % from 6 % & I used it in the town for a bit. The sun was shining so out with the 60 watt solar charger to fully charge the phone. About 1 half hours later. That was yesterday today it was dry so I packed up. Rang fruit...
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Exploring The Word By Bicycle   I have sold the car. So I'm full time on the bike. The way it's supposed to be. I left Wodonga on the Friday 21st of February.  It's been six days now.  My legs are very sore / recovering after a big day on Monday. After leaving Wodonga I cycled the freeway to Rutherglen looking for work. The job did not workout.  That's ok might go for a short tour to get back to Wodonga in over a week. So I head for the town of Bright joining the rail trail on the way. Once on the rail trail it's very safe with no motorized traffic.  This makes cycling most enjoyable.  I was carring lots of supplies for a week or two of food. Lot's of items I would use at a caravan park which has made for a heavy load. Ive now got the Extrawheel Mate trailer which is working out really good. The bike had a bit of the swaying at speed to start. So I've transferred all the heavy items to the trailer. This has worked out really g...
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