Here is a quick snapshot of our ‘Big Lap’, outlining key statistics from our trip, including the amount of fuel consumed, and the average price we paid for diesel and campsites for each area we travelled through so far.
Victoria
Duration of travel: Three days.
Kilometres travelled: 1340.
Nights paid camping: One.
Nights free camping: Two.
Average cost per site per night: $6.60.
Diesel consumed: 156 litres.
Average diesel price: $1.17 per litre.
Average fuel consumption: 11.64L/100km.
South Australia
Duration of travel: 29 days.
Kilometres travelled: 4500.
Paid camp sites: 28.
Free camp sites: One.
Average cost per site per night: $16.50.
Diesel consumed: 700 litres.
Average diesel price: $1.34 per litre.
Average fuel consumption: 16L/100km.
Western Australia
Duration of travel: 91 days.
Kilometres travelled: 13,500.
Nights paid camping: 53.
Nights free camping: 38.
Average cost per site per night: $15.50.
Diesel consumed: 1900 litres.
Average diesel price: $1.48 per litre.
Average fuel consumption: 14.5L/100km.
Northern Territory
Duration of travel: 32 days.
Kilometres travelled: 6500.
Nights paid camping: 14.
Nights free camping: 18.
Average cost per site per night: $10.
Diesel consumed: 1000 litres.
Average diesel price: $1.50 per litre.
Average fuel consumption: 14.9L/100km.
Queensland
Duration of travel: 72 days.
Kilometres travelled: 9850.
Nights paid camping: 52.
Nights free camping: 20.
Average cost per site per night: $15.60.
Diesel consumed: 1412 litres.
Average diesel price: $1.24 per litre.
Average fuel consumption: 14.33L/100km.
New South Wales
Duration of travel: 27 days.
Kilometres travelled: 3125.
Nights paid camping: 12.
Nights free camping: 15.
Average cost per site per night: $10.60.
Diesel consumed: 438 litres.
Average diesel price: $1.25 per litre.
Average fuel consumption: 14L/100km.
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Drew and Court are a Melbourne couple who have been traveling around Australia whilst writing about their experiences for Without a Hitch, giving us the real story of life on the road.
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