Hello from New York City

[Brooklyn]

Hi everyone,

We have been reading this forum constantly for the last couple of months as we have been preparing for our (maybe semi, maybe full) big lap.  My husband and our twin boys (age almost 5) will be heading off in early August.  We have gotten so much info from this site.  We live in the US and we are about to move to take this trip. 

My husband and I spent 2 months camping in WA in 2007 and have been trying to figure out how to get back ever since.  We have ordered a Cub Supamatic Regal and as of today we have a 2005 Landcruiser series 100!

Thank you so much for all of the information you share.  I have no idea how we would have figured out any part of this journey without all of the insight on this forum.  I have been making full use of the search, but I expect that we will end up with some questions as we get closer to our departure date in early August!

Miranda

[scarps]

Welcome Miranda and Family, great to have you onboard and hope your Oz trip goes well.  Heaps of friendly Aussie folk on here more than happy to share info and tips as your tour.

[GGV8Cruza]

Welcome to MySwag Miranda, sounds like a great adventure. Keep us updated on your travels and catch up with as many Swaggers as you can

GG

[Snow]

G'day Miranda and welcome to Myswag. You've got a great setup to do the lap with. 

[Signature035]

Hi Miranda,

Welcome to Myswag,
.....   Did you use a well known 4WD Touring Company in Sydney to secure the 100 Series?
Familiar story.... friend of mine is collecting a 100 series today and driving back to Sydney for someone in the States.

[KingBilly]

Welcome to the forum Miranda.  Look forward to reading of your adventure.  Wow, coming all the way over here to do the big lap.  Inspirational 

Happy camping
KB

[Bunyip]

Welcome Miranda and family. No need to tell you how friendly the guys are on this site, seems you already know.

Make sure you let us know where you are and where you will be, I am sure you can catch up with a lot of us on your lap.

Bunyip

[macca]

Hi Miranda

Great to have you on the forum, I am sure you will love your trip
You will have to keep us updated as I am sure there are plenty of members that would like to organize get togethers to meet up with you and your partner as you travel around the country

macca

[Black Diamond]

Welcome to the Forum its great to have you on board. Look forward to proceedings 

BD

[Terry W4]

Welcome - I have a Cub Supamatic Regal Off-road as well - although 2007 vintage.  Look forward to hearing more of your plans.

[smokescreen]

Welcome to the forum Miranda I hope you have a ball travelling this great land.

[speewa158]

Good Seasons Good Miles 

[Brooklyn]

Thanks everyone! What a nice welcome! We are really looking forward to it. We'll be sure to post more details here when we have them.

.....   Did you use a well known 4WD Touring Company in Sydney to secure the 100 Series?
Familiar story.... friend of mine is collecting a 100 series today and driving back to Sydney for someone in the States.

Yes, I think that's me    Vic Widman from Great Divide Tours has been such an enormous help to us.  He has given us lots of advice, answered endless questions, most importantly is helping us get our vehicle so it can be fitted out before we arrive and need to move into it!! 

Between Vic and MySwag our crazy idea of traveling Australia in a camper trailer has gone from an abstract dream... to something that will start in 7 weeks!

I would love some feedback on our initial planned route.  What is the best place to post questions on that topic?

[KingBilly]

Start a new thread here http://www.myswag.org/index.php?board=3.0

KB

[Signature035]

Yes, I think that's me    Vic Widman from Great Divide Tours has been such an enormous help to us.  He has given us lots of advice, answered endless questions, most importantly is helping us get our vehicle so it can be fitted out before we arrive and need to move into it!! 

Between Vic and MySwag our crazy idea of traveling Australia in a camper trailer has gone from an abstract dream... to something that will start in 7 weeks!

Yep,  Vic is a neighbour and a very knowledgable man on all things 4WD Touring, so I guess I will see your new car over the weekend.  Congratulations,  What a great adventure.  I just finished watching a DVD blog call the 'Big Lap' , may interest you; http://www.expeditionaustralia.com.au/category/the-big-lap/

[Moggy]

Welcome to the forum & Aus.

Just remember the following on your travels


Dont worry about Wolf Creek, there's more dangerous critters out there

[oldmate]

Moggy moggy moggy. One way to scare them off. Lol

[fuji]

Welcome Miranda
Enjoy your trip, lots of knowledge on this forum and we are always willing to help if we can.
Wayne

[speewa158]

Local Swaggers can point you in the right direction to see things others just miss . lts a case of drive down that road a few miles till you get to the 3rd creek crossing then come back 1 crossing to find that lovely camp spot  . 
Use the resources you travel 

[Stewart]

We loved touring the red centre in our cub supamatic escape (2012) last year. Towed so easily behind our prado and no dust in the cub after travelling on the dirt roads. Enjoy your trip.

[Moggy]

[Nay-DMAX]

Welcome to myswag what an amazing adventure you have ahead of you good luck with your trip.

[Signature035]

Hi Miranda,

Saw the new Cruiser the other day, looks fantastic........ envious.

[Terry W4]

Miranda - if you make it to Canberra (ACT) drop me a line. I am sure that the Canberra based Myswaggers would love to throw another prawn on the barbi.

[_Gecko_]

Hope to see you and the family on the road.
We have been doing it for 16 months now and loving it.
Keep us posted on where you all are and where. Love to share info and stories!!
Gecko and Dex