Walking across Australia?

Is it possible to walk across the Australian continent East to West (or W to E)? In other words, as an American, only familiar with movies/tv shows, etc, I think of Australia as a wasteland in the center. Would it be possible to backpack(hike) across as a (personal) achievement?

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Has anyone walked around Australia?

Modern-day adventurer Terra Roam has become the first woman to walk solo and unsupported 17,000 kilometres around Australia, crossing the finish line in her hometown of Newcastle last week. But the 46-year-old said a lack of recognition had seen the feat "completely ignored" for the first 12,000kms or so.

How long does it take to walk the outback?

198 days averaging 15 miles per day, 2946 miles and 6,599,040 steps. The expedition was divided into 10 segments for new participants and supplies/water. I am a photographer and took over 10,000 slides during the trek. Rex Ellis and the Outback Camel Company organised the trek.

Has anyone ran across Australia?

Patrick Malandain (born 1960) ran across Australia from Sydney to Fremantle (Perth) during the 2013 Trans-Continental Run, completing the 3,861 km (2,399 mi)race in 38 days, 12 hours and 58 minutes. He ran average 100.177 km (62.247 mi) per day. He breaks Achim Heukemes's record since 2005.. It's the new world record.

How long across is Australia in miles?

The Australian mainland extends from west to east for nearly 2,500 miles (4,000 km) and from Cape York Peninsula in the northeast to Wilsons Promontory in the southeast for nearly 2,000 miles (3,200 km).