Cycle across Oz from Perth to Sydney.

by Marc
(UK)

I am from the UK. Myself and a friend are planning a cycle trip from Perth to Sydney via Adelaide. I was wondering how safe it is. We are looking to camp mostly. Not being from Australia, we were just wondering whether locals knew of any dangers. What is the risk of snakes/ spiders? Is it safe to camp in the wild?

I would appreciate any guidance.

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by: Birgit

Hi Marc,

It seems this is not so much about specific advice for cycling from Perth to Sydney, but more about the general fear of the outback. That fear is based on hype (which is usually all you get to hear outside Australia) and not on facts.

If you read my pages about snakes and spiders then you already know what I think about those (common) fears.

If you didn't, then read them. Hopefully they'll put things into perspective for you.

I would worry about the actual cycling and about the route from Perth to Sydney. Worry about how you're gonna carry all the water you will need (and also food and gear), find out on which route you are least likely to get run over. If you want to camp in the wild, find out where there is some wild left and forget the snakes and spiders.

Maybe you've sorted all that already. Then all you have to do is forget the snakes and spiders :-).

Provided you have enough water with you when going across the Nullarbor, the only dangers are traffic and dishonest people. Just like everywhere else in the world.

I wish you a great trip!

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Hi Marc, It seems this is not so much about specific advice for cycling from Perth to Sydney, but more about the general fear of the outback. That fear is based on hype (which is usually all you get to hear outside Australia) and not on facts. If you read my pages about <a href="http://www.outback-australia-travel-secrets.com/australian_snakes.html">snakes</a> and <a href="http://www.outback-australia-travel-secrets.com/australian_spiders.html">spiders</a> then you already know what I think about those (common) fears. If you didn't, then read them. Hopefully they'll put things into perspective for you. I would worry about the actual cycling and about the route from Perth to Sydney. Worry about how you're gonna carry all the water you will need (and also food and gear), find out on which route you are least likely to get run over. If you want to camp in the wild, find out where there is some wild left and forget the snakes and spiders. Maybe you've sorted all that already. Then all you have to do is forget the snakes and spiders :-). Provided you have enough water with you when going across <a href="http://www.outback-australia-travel-secrets.com/the-nullarbor-plain.html">the Nullarbor</a>, the only dangers are traffic and dishonest people. Just like everywhere else in the world. I wish you a great trip!

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Go for it
by: Andy

Marc,

the journey is achievable. I conducted the ride in 2001 and had a memorable experience.

Let me know if you require more info.

Andy...

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by: jeff

just spotted your add.can you tell me when you placed this add ?

Good luck
by: Anonymous

Hi am leaving perth on 29th September for Sydney. Just do it.

Best of luck Dave

Davey.dave@xtra.co.nz

perth sydneyt
by: jeff

Iam also planning a trip to Sydney around Oct 1 expecting it will take about 4 weeks give us a buzz 0413 268 991

The outback is safer than the cities
by: Margie

I cycled solo and unsupported around the whole of Australia in 2007, from Perth to Adelaide in 2008, from Adelaide to Darwin in 2009, and will be riding from Adelaide to Sydney via Canberra in September to October 2010. As long as you stand out with bright clothing and bright, blinking lights, you will be safe while riding. Camping out is easier if you get right back off the roads.
Check out my Renal Ride Australia websites for more info or send me an email at wetkidneys@bigpond.com.
Happy cycling from Margie.

long distance rider
by: wayne

completed 1200 k parkes to caloundra last august solo unsported no trouble. riding parkes n.s.w to darwin nt in july.2010