South East Queensland Shakedown!

The Moment of Truth

1st May 2026

After 3 years of restoration and months of building out the camper interior, it is time for this Landy to finally hit the road for our first small multi-night expedition in South East Queensland. The days are cooler and the nights are getting chilly, but hopefully, this is the start of many more adventures to come. Since registering the Landy Rover, we have been on the back of 3 tow trucks and broken down 4 times. No more fighting with mechanical issues (I hope) and no more "backyard camping". 500 km of road and gravel is planned.

It is time to hit the road and for the Landy to start Roving the world again.

The Journey

The first leg took us up into the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, heading out toward Maleny and Montville before winding down to Rosemount to camp beside Petrie Creek. We chose a route specifically designed to test the Landy's climbing ability, the convenience of our onboard toilet and shower tent, and the comfort of the new bed setup. Having met our May 1st deadline, the pressure was finally off and the Landy was ready for the road.

For the second leg, we turned the Landy south, pushing back up onto the Great Dividing Range before dropping down the other side. Bypassing the bustle of Brisbane, we continued toward Kalbar to lose ourselves in the vibrant fields of sunflowers. Our campsite under some gum trees provided the perfect rural backdrop, complete with a morning visit from a curious local cow herd. Finally, we put the 2.25L engine to the test one last time, climbing back up the steep heights of the range for the final stretch home to the Landy Rover shed.