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The Great Australian Tour of 2023!

About the Tour

Starting at midday on the 22nd of October 2023, this journey will take Will, Josh and 'Bill' the AU Falcon on a 15,000km journey all the way around Australia's Highway 1. Will and Josh will be attempting to cover all of these kms in just 7 days, in time to get back to work.

About the Car

Meet 'Bill' the AU Falcon!

Introduced by Ford Australia in 1998, the AU Falcon was initially rather unloved due mainly to its unusual looks but has undergone a resurgence of late due to its toughness and perhaps its status as a bit of an underdog! Examples of the AU Falcon's toughness can be found on the popular Facebook page 'AU Falcons doing incredible things', which has garnered more than 100k followers.

About the Drivers

Meet Will and Josh!

Will

Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round and meet Will, the guy who's not quite skyscraper-tall but definitely stands tall among his mates. Taller than Josh, but hey, who isn't?

Hailing from the serene Southern Highlands, Will grew up in the bustling streets of Melbourne but quickly discovered his heart belonged in the great outdoors. He's not just an athlete; he's a force of nature. Endurance running? Piece of lamington! Mountaineering? He's conquered peaks higher than your neighbour's nosy cat.

He's so at home in the bush that he could give a platypus a geography lesson. When Will's not sprinting up a mountain, he's probably busy trying to beat the record for the world's fastest Vegemite sandwich consumption.

So, if you ever come across a tall guy with a magnificent moustache, making tracks up a mountain or chasing kangaroos in the bush, you've found Will. He's the one who's making Mother Nature herself raise an eyebrow and say, "Who's that handsome bloke with the epic 'stache?"

Josh

Meet Josh, the man who's living life on the slopes and looking good doing it! This pint-sized powder hound was born on the stunning South Coast of NSW and grew up carving the snowy mountains like they were his personal playground.

While his attire might have a "homeless chic" vibe, don't let that fool you. Behind the scruffy appearance is a man who can wire up a house with the precision of a surgeon and carve down the slopes with the grace of a ballet dancer.

And when the workday is done, Josh is never one to say no to a cold beer, especially if it's accompanied by a thrilling cricket match. Those beautiful blue eyes have witnessed many a sixer on the cricket field and the stunning vistas of mountain peaks.

But watch out, for if a sly fox dares to venture too close, you'll hear Josh's distinctive cry: "Get out of here, you bloody fox!" As you can see, Josh is a man of many layers, a unique blend of sports, work, and beer, all packaged in a compact, bearded, and unforgettable frame.

About the Road

Highway 1

Spanning 14,500kms, Australia's Highway 1 is the largest national highway in the world, surpassing the Trans-Siberian Highway and the Trans-Canada Highway by 3,500kms and 6,500kms respectively.