Australian Overland Explorers

1. Based on the journey of Edward John Eyre Australian Overland Explorers By Bailey Sheather

2. An expedition lead by Bailey Sheather and featuring Connor and Jackson Morgan in the comfort of a Toyota Landcruiser

3. The expedition of Edward John Eyre Edward john Eyre (1815 – 9101) , together with his aboriginal friend Wylie, was the first man to cross southern Australia from east to west ,travelling across the Nullarbor plane from Adelaide to Albany. In 1840 he set out from Adelaide. Eyre led a group made up of 6 white men ,Wylie and 2 other aborigines. They took with them 13 horses ,40 sheep and supplies to last them 3 months . They travelled west across what is now known as Eyre Peninsula and along the coast. Harsh conditions and lack of water forced Eyre to send all but 4 of the group back to Adelaide. Eyre and the small group travelled on through 1300 km of harsh, barren country. The Nullarbor plain had no trees so there was no shade from the fierce heat of the sun. Water was becoming very scarce. When they were about halfway to the west Australian coast 2 of the aborigines murdered a white man and disappeared with most of the supplies. Eyre and Wylie continued on the expedition. In the July of 1840 Eyre and Wylie reached Albany. Their journey had lasted four and a half months.

4. Map of our expedition with fuel stops/camp sites

5. Check list • 20 litre jerry can of diesel • 2 x 10 litre containers of water (one for car one for drinking) • 1st aid kit • Uhf radio • 3 torches with 3 sets of spare batteries • Food • Matches • Tent • Sleeping bag with foam insulating underlay • Clothes for 6 days • Toiletries, towel and toilet paper • Mobile phone • Car charger • Compass • Gps • Maps • Camera • Camp oven • Cooking utensils • Ice box • Shovel • Bucket • Detergent • Kitchen towel • Rubbish bags • 2nd spare tyre for vehicle • Tarp poles for shade at campsite • Camping chairs • Table • Gun (for emergency) • Cutlery • Plates • Can opener • Insect repellent • Permits (if needed)

6. Hazards and Solutions Fatigue while driving – take rest breaks and change drivers regularly Wandering Wildlife – do not drive within one hour of sunrise/sunset as this is when wildlife is most active and hardest to see Afternoon Sun – drive during morning hours if possible to avoid driving into the afternoon sun Road trains (trucks over 50m long) – take care when sharing the highways with these vehicles as they are difficult to pass Snake/insect bites – Take First Aid Kit and know what to do if this occurs. Dehydration – Take a lot of water, fill tanks at camp sites, make sure we drink lots.

7. Day One – Adelaide to Whyalla Distance = 381 kms Driving time= 4 hrs 10 mins Day Two –Whyalla to Streaky Bay Distance=376kms Driving time= 4hrs 10 mins

8. Day Three – Streaky Bay to Eucla Distance = 600kms Driving time = 5hrs 50mins Day Four – Eucla to Norseman Distance = 708 kms Driving time = 6hrs 50mins

9. Day Five - Norseman to Ravensthorpe Off-road via National Park Distance = 281 kms Driving time = 6hrs 45mins Day Six - Final day – Ravensthorpe to Albany Distance = 295kms Driving time = 3hrs

10. Estimated cost Supplies – jerry can, water containers, first aid kit, torches /batteries ,esky/ ice, toiletries = approx $420 Diesel = approx $410 Groceries = approx $300 Camping supplies/permits = approx $600 Miscellaneous = approx $270 Total = approx $2000

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