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I arrived in Perth on the 16th of November at milage 13'072km. It was an easy but long way from Port Augusta to Kalgoorlie where I spend 2 more days deciding what to do next. It was my bank account who made the final decision, to ride straight back to Perth, and it was a wise one. The crankshaft bearing of my bike started to dissolve itself on the last few km, it would have been a nice situation if this had happend in the outback. But good luck it lastet till Perth where the journey came to an end.
The Eyre Highway from Port Augusta to Norseman is mostly boring and just straight on. You can find the longest straight on bit of Oz, it's a 164km long part near the WA border. The only change is when the higway meets the Great Australien Bight (coast line), one of the most breathtaking views I've ever seen. There is realy nothing for nearly 2000km except a road house everey 200km ish. But do not underestimate this highway, breaking down here is very expensive because of the long distances.
Kalgoorlie is a real gold digger town. There is a big hole (The Super Pit), a few stores, soloons, hostels and a (50%-) topless bar. Nevertheless a good place to spend a few quiet days. Only a few tourists run aground here and you can easyly meet a real gold digger, have a chat while enjoing an ice-cold beer and staring at a barmaid anywhere on Hannan Street.
Conclusion? Well, Australia is a cool place to ride your bike. It was a big adventure, especialy the first month in WA, NT and QLD. And it was worth every effort and worth the money. I'm just afraid I had a strange feeling while riding on the Eyre Highway the end within sight... just another test... just another test for... Africa. Strange feelings ;-)
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Great Australien Bight
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Perth - Success
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