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The Great Australian Road Trip: A Photo Diary of Two Women's Adventure in 1963

The 1960s was a decade of freedom and adventure, and for two women (Dorothy and Betty) in Australia, this meant taking a road trip around the country in their Beetle car. This photo diary documents their journey, capturing the beauty of Australia’s landscapes and the spirit of adventure. The photos capture the duo’s travels from bustling cities to remote rural areas and the everyday moments that made the trip special. The women’s road trip was a true testament to the spirit of freedom and adventure. The images provide a unique glimpse into Australia’s past and the pioneering spirit of the time. Here are some potential titles for this post:

#1 Betty ‘looking towards Byron Bay’ with Gi-Gi on hill, 13th Jan 1963

Betty 'looking towards Byron Bay' with Gi-Gi on hill, 13th Jan 1963

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#2 Betty climbing Transit Hill, Port Macquarie, Jan 1963

Betty climbing Transit Hill, Port Macquarie, Jan 1963

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#3 Betty in flooded road, Queensland, January 1963

Betty in flooded road, Queensland, January 1963

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#4 Canefields on the first stage of the around Australia trip in Gigi the VW in 1963

Canefields on the first stage of the around Australia trip in Gigi the VW in 1963

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#5 Dorothy climbing Transit Hill, Port Macquarie, Jan 1963

Dorothy climbing Transit Hill, Port Macquarie, Jan 1963

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#6 Dorothy on ‘Razorback lookout Coolangatta’, Jan 1963

Dorothy on 'Razorback lookout Coolangatta', Jan 1963

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#7 VW in floods, Queensland, Jan 1963

VW in floods, Queensland, Jan 1963

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#8 4 miles of Port Douglas beach to drive along, Feb 1963

4 miles of Port Douglas beach to drive along, Feb 1963

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#9 Approaching Ingham and the Halifax bridge, Feb 1963

Approaching Ingham and the Halifax bridge, Feb 1963

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#10 Betty and Ron looking at Black Mt Cooktown, Queensland, Feb 1963

Betty and Ron looking at Black Mt Cooktown, Queensland, Feb 1963

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#11 Betty driving Gi-Gi off truck after crossing the Herbert, Feb 1963

Betty driving Gi-Gi off truck after crossing the Herbert, Feb 1963

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#12 Cooktown, Queensland, Feb 1963

Cooktown, Queensland, Feb 1963

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#13 Cooktown-Helenvale, Queensland, Feb 1963

Cooktown-Helenvale, Queensland, Feb 1963

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#14 Dorothy at hotel on Magnetic Island, Feb 1963

Dorothy at hotel on Magnetic Island, Feb 1963

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#15 Dorothy in ‘old tram from early days’, Port Douglas, Feb 1963

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#16 Evelyn and Betty, Magnetic Island, March 1963

Evelyn and Betty, Magnetic Island, March 1963

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#17 Betty on Gi-Gi on the Mount Ebenezer Road, April 1963

Betty on Gi-Gi on the Mount Ebenezer Road, April 1963

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#18 The Olgas at 1.30pm on April 6, 1963

The Olgas at 1.30pm on April 6, 1963

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#19 The Olgas from Ayres Rock, (VW at base of the Rock), late afternoon of April 1963

The Olgas from Ayres Rock, (VW at base of the Rock), late afternoon of April 1963

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#20 Betty and a morning wash-after cleaning the oil filter, Western Australia, May 6, 1963

Betty and a morning wash-after cleaning the oil filter, Western Australia, May 6, 1963

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#21 Caravan at Scarborough, May 1963

Caravan at Scarborough, May 1963

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#22 Dorothy doing the morning chores, somewhere in Western Australia, May 6, 1963

Dorothy doing the morning chores, somewhere in Western Australia, May 6, 1963

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#23 Dorothy in Boab prison tree near Derby, May 15th, 1963

Dorothy in Boab prison tree near Derby, May 15th, 1963

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#24 Stop for a beer then on towards Onslow Whim Creek, 17th May 1963

Stop for a beer then on towards Onslow Whim Creek, 17th May 1963

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#25 Shannon River, WA Southern area of the state, Sept 1963

Shannon River, WA Southern area of the state, Sept 1963

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#26 A garden for charity on the Port Wakefield Road out of Adelaide, Oct 1963

A garden for charity on the Port Wakefield Road out of Adelaide, Oct 1963

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#27 A salt lake en route to Arno Bay, Oct 6th, 1963

A salt lake en route to Arno Bay, Oct 6th, 1963

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#28 Betty on arrival at West Beach, Oct 7th, 1963

Betty on arrival at West Beach, Oct 7th, 1963

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#29 Betty, Whyalla, Oct 1963

Betty, Whyalla, Oct 1963

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#30 Ceduna, South Australia, Oct 1963

Ceduna, South Australia, Oct 1963

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#31 Charity garden, Oct 1963

Charity garden, Oct 1963

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#32 Filling up water bottles near Gi-Gi on old Eyre Highway, Oct 1963

Filling up water bottles near Gi-Gi on old Eyre Highway, Oct 1963

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#33 Filling water can before Eucla, Nullarbor water tank, Oct 1963

Filling water can before Eucla, Nullarbor water tank, Oct 1963

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#34 State border, Oct 1963

State border, Oct 1963

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#35 Alice Springs telegraph station, 1963

Alice Springs telegraph station, 1963

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#36 Betty and termite mound, 1963

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#37 Betty at campfire, 1963

Betty at campfire, 1963

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#38 Betty at house, 1963

Betty at house, 1963

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#39 Betty at lake, 1963

Betty at lake, 1963

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#40 Betty beside VW, 1963

Betty beside VW, 1963

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#41 Betty has a quiet smoke in Perth, 1963

Betty has a quiet smoke in Perth, 1963

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#42 Dorothy on Cairns mud flats, 1963

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#43 Dorothy on Nullarbor, at the mailbox of Nullarbor homestead, 1963

Dorothy on Nullarbor, at the mailbox of Nullarbor homestead, 1963

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#44 Dorothy relaxes in Gi-Gi in the Kimberley, 1963

Dorothy relaxes in Gi-Gi in the Kimberley, 1963

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#45 Gi-Gi heading across an outback river crossing, 1963

Gi-Gi heading across an outback river crossing, 1963

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#46 Gi-Gi VW running repairs, 1963

Gi-Gi VW running repairs, 1963

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#47 Muddy road, 1963

Muddy road, 1963

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#48 On the way up to Queensland, 1963

On the way up to Queensland, 1963

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#49 On the way up to Queensland, 1963

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#50 Tropic of Capricorn in Queensland, 1963

Tropic of Capricorn in Queensland, 1963

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#51 VW at highway, 1963

VW at highway, 1963

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#52 VW heading down hill, 1963

VW heading down hill, 1963

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#53 VW rear with Betty somewhere remote, 1963

VW rear with Betty somewhere remote, 1963

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