Category Archives: Resources

Darwin – Woolworths
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115 km
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Adelaide River – local general store: limited choices, expensive.
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204 km
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Katherine – Woolworths
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108 km
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Mataranka – small local “supermarket”: Expensive but has basics
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314 km
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Elliot – very expensive post office / general store
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253 km
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Tennant Creek – Food Barn: reasonably priced, go with the Black and Gold products, they are cheap but decent quality.
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471 km
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Camooweal – Mini Market and Local Supermarket at Post Office: closed on public holidays and Sundays
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188 km
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Mount Isa – Woolworths
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122 km
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Cloncurry – Woolworths
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135 km
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Julia Creek – IGA
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149 km
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Richmond – local grub/supermarket: Singletons Five Star
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115 km
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Hughenden – local Hughenden Supermarket
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251 km
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Charter Towers – Woolworths
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135 km
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Townsville – Magnetic Gateway Village: BP truck stop with WiFi, laundry and Woolworths behind it

Packing for an extended trip is a long and tiring process. It is very rewarding as you know you are well prepared with compact luggage. Being self-sufficient yet still lightweight is our main goal. Continue reading →

Living on the road requires us to be comfortable enough to keep going but not so comfortable that our comforts are a burden. We came a long way to find the balance between comfort and lightweight when it comes to packing. Continue reading →

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