Aust Timor Indonesia Aug/Sept 2013

[robtho]

Looking at putting the bike on the barge to Dili and taking a flight from Darwin to Timor sometime late August to early September and then after having a look around Timor Leste, making my way up through Indonesia for two months +. After that it's anybody's guess but one way or another I have to be in Chiang Mai by Christmas.
Happy/keen to talk to any other riders heading that way or coming from the opposite direction and of course any HU groups in Indonesia.

[curranp]

I am also looking at doing a similar trip about that time. Although I am only in the very early stages of planning.

[Hemuli]

Going to other direction, now having mandatory 2 month break...

[robtho]

Originally Posted by curranp

I am also looking at doing a similar trip about that time. Although I am only in the very early stages of planning.

Other than planning for the International Driving Permit and the Carnet and getting details about the shipping of the bike I'm not planning too much at all. I've decided to just take it a day at a time.

[curranp]

Since my last posting I have been made an offer I couldn't refuse and am now working in Dili, Timor-Leste for the next 12 months.

Let me know if you need me to do any research here for you.

[robtho]

Hey that's great news for you and yes I'll probably be asking you about a cheap place to stay for a few days while I'm waiting for my bike to arrive.
Still haven't fixed a date but it'll still be around the end of August or early September. Thanks for the update.

[curranp]

Let me know your budget and I'll see what I can find. I don't know if there is much available within walking distance of the port, but taxis are cheap and plentiful here.

I'll also see if I can clarify exactly what the clearance protocols are here, so you can make sure you have the appropriate documentation arranged.

[croissant_warrior]

tracking this thread carefully. I am planning similar journey, only later, oct nov timeframe. Will appreciate any advice.


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[robtho]

Just checked the sailing schedule at
Toll Group - The Asian region's leading provider of integrated logistics services homeheading | Toll Group

Looks like the 26th is out, trying to get the bike onto the vessel leaving on the 22nd but I could miss the cut-off for cargo delivery to the warehouse on the 16th.
The people at Toll have been great to deal with and have advised me to constantly monitor the schedule as it changes without notice.

[niello8]

Even if there is a posted cargo cutoff, you may be able to get it on anyway...good luck!

[robtho]

Just got confirmation that I can't get an extension on the cut-off date so I'll be aiming for the first boat in September, never mind it gives me a bit more time to sort out the luggage on the bike. I think with this type of travel I have to maintain a mindset of not stressing the small stuff. I'm in the fortunate position of not having a time limit so these delays don't really concern me.

[robtho]

Toll has changed the schedule again, now looking at shipping on the 15th of September. I was just about to pull the trigger on booking my flight from Darwin to Dili but did a last minute check on the sailing schedule first. Oh well, I might get a fishing trip organised in Darwin while I'm waiting.

[robtho]

Another change to the sailing schedule, fingers crossed it will go on or about the 17th. In Darwin now putting the final touches to the bike. Looking forward to getting started.

[TravelBugBlues]

Wish I had seen this earlier! Very interested in doing a similar trip. If anyone out there is looking for travel buddies, leaving from OZ, let me know. I'm in Canberra and getting my bike set up.

Also, please continue to post news from your travels, tips, etc!

-Elisa

See more about my adventures: TravelBugBlues

[curranp]

I was hoping to meet up with you while you were in Dili, but between work and my dodgy Internet connection I only get to look up this page about once a week.

Have a great trip