By Richard Bosselman

“Mate, I never hit nuthin’.”

Yeah, right. Hot oil is gushing on the red earth. There’s a sizeable hole in the sump. Down the track, a boulder bears a glistening smudge of black. Case proven and closed, I’d say.

Five Land Rover Defenders started this two-day hike through Wolemi, the largest wilderness area in New South Wales. Now, just a couple of slow-paced hours in, we’re down to four drivable cars. And one chastened Aussie journo who’ll be a passenger for the remainder of the day. (more…)