by Peter60 » Sun May 06, 2018 3:21 am
Very interesting story and perspective from a visitor.
Yes Australia is full of 4WDs, many of which are highly configured - high lift, big wheels, bull bar, back bar, winch, long range fuel tanks etc as well as many modern days comforts (air con, shower, filtered water, CB radio, Sat phone etc).
Then you get into the caravans and camper vans they tow. These usually have all the modern conveniences on board.
There is a large portion of people who have retired and have purchase a 4WD + van for large sum of $$$$ - anywhere between $100,000 AUD to $250,000 AUD and go off to explore Australia. These are referred to as 'grey nomads'. There are 1000s criss-crossing Australia. Many of the remote areas now have graded 'highways'.
This is why I have a G60 Patrol and a tent. Its all about the spirit of adventure!
Not sure if I will get there.
Not sure if I will get back.
But I usually do!!!