24岁的维多利亚州青年Jonny Charles驾驶一辆购价仅2000澳元的2002年丰田花冠轿车，成功穿越西澳大利亚著名的Gibb River Road [1]。这条未铺装道路全长660公里 [1]。自2月起，Charles一直在进行环澳旅行，通过在车后备箱中的商用咖啡机售卖咖啡来资助旅程，将这辆老旧轿车改造成了移动咖啡店"Cafe Corolla"，每杯咖啡定价5澳元 [1]。这一举措在社交媒体上引起广泛关注。
穿越过程中，Charles面临的挑战是Pentecost河流渡河路段 [1]。他创意十足地利用塑料泳圈和胶带自制进气管，成本仅2澳元，成功通过了这一路段 [1]。
A 24-year-old Australian driver has successfully navigated the notorious Gibb River Road in Western Australia using a two-decade-old Toyota Corolla, a feat that has captured public attention on social media.[1] Jonny Charles, from the Gippsland region of Victoria, purchased the 2002 model vehicle for $2,000 and has been traveling around Australia since February.[1] The 660-kilometer unsealed road through Western Australia's Kimberley region is known for its challenging terrain and harsh conditions.[1]
To fund his expedition, Charles installed a commercial coffee machine in his car's boot and has been selling coffee under the brand "Cafe Corolla" at $5 per cup.[1] One of the journey's most remarkable moments came when he crossed the Pentecost River, which stretches approximately 60 meters.[1] For this crossing, Charles improvised a snorkel system using a plastic swimming ring and tape, with materials costing just $2.[1]