Tromp walkabout was no picnic, more a fresh entry in grim Australian storybook

By Chris Johnston
Updated September 15 2016 - 11:14am, first published September 10 2016 - 12:15am
Mysterious journey: Mark and Jacoba (Coby) Tromp.
Mysterious journey: Mark and Jacoba (Coby) Tromp.
Mitchell and Ella Tromp talk to media in Silvan. Photo: Daniel Pockett
Mitchell and Ella Tromp talk to media in Silvan. Photo: Daniel Pockett
Riana Tromp is still in hospital. Photo: Facebook
Riana Tromp is still in hospital. Photo: Facebook
Mark Tromp leaves the Wangaratta Police Station (right) at night after being found. Photo: Mark Jesser
Mark Tromp leaves the Wangaratta Police Station (right) at night after being found. Photo: Mark Jesser
A scene from Australian horror flick Wolf Creek.
A scene from Australian horror flick Wolf Creek.
Guy Pearce in the Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.
Guy Pearce in the Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.
Lucien John, David Gulpilil and Jenny Agutter in the film Walkabout.
Lucien John, David Gulpilil and Jenny Agutter in the film Walkabout.
A scene from Picnic at Hanging Rock.
A scene from Picnic at Hanging Rock.

Among the many images gleaned from the Tromp family's ill-fated car journey from outer Melbourne into the wilds of NSW – a long, 1500-kilometre road to nowhere – one remains more frightening than the rest.

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