Just enjoyed re-reading part of my own post, page 3. I see it DOES need proof reading and editing.

I actually enjoy the desert drive a lot. And do like doing it myself. As then I can stuff around as much as I want. Too often travelling with other guys they have a mania for "doing as many kms as possible non stop." "Lets do it in two days" And you see that driver nodding off at the wheel but refusing to admit it.

Too painful to have to spend three to fours days in a vehicle with dickhead(s). Have done it with good mates, and my wife, and it is all good. One with two strangers, put me off the experience.

On the other hand hunting in the bush for seven days or fourteen days, especially sitting in camp at night and without MY DOG!!! Not preferred. Best always to have good good mates who can talk and are easy going.

I drive when and for how long I want to. Then have to make some big drives to make up for the wasted time.

I smoke way too much. Listen to excellent and long audio books. Enjoy the mountains, deserts, wildlife, flora and fauna. Make small sidetrips or detours. Have a steak for dinner, or eat lunch while I drive. Sleep in the swag in the bush, or stay in a nice place, maybe even historical. Next time I want to do a couple day stop at a site or two in Central Australia. Central Australia is at least a two week trip by itself without the drive up and down included. Have done it several times and love visiting old or new places.

Would love to be able to take it nice and slow and really easy. Stopping off a lot. Easy to find a trip extending well beyond four weeks that way.

And those stop offs mean less time for hunting, shooting, fishing, visiting Top End places. LOTS of things to do in the Top End. I'm not a rush, kill the beast, take a trophy photo, rush home sort of person.