KM 1,200 • OUTBOUND LEG
BORDER VILLAGE
WA/SA Border
31.0°S 129.0°E
Crossed into South Australia. Changed the clock forward. Somehow felt like more than just a timezone change.
EXPEDITION CAPTURES
ARCHIVE IN PROGRESS
Field notes, dashcam footage, and aerial captures for Border Village are currently being processed in the 2024 expedition archives.
INTERESTING FACTS
Marks the border between Western Australia and South Australia
Clocks change by 1.5 hours when crossing (sometimes 2.5 during daylight saving)
A quarantine checkpoint prevents fruit, vegetables, and honey crossing
The border was surveyed in 1921
DID YOU KNOW?
The time difference at Border Village is unique—WA doesn't observe daylight saving, creating unusual time jumps.
⚠️ HEADS UP
Quarantine laws are strictly enforced. Dispose of all prohibited items before crossing.
MY STORY HERE
Personal stories, reflections, and journal entries from Border Village coming soon...