Did think of flying, but it's 160 hours flight time and a lot of administrative hassle to get avgas available etc. These things are far harder today than in the golden era of the 30s or even up to the 60s / 70s. Also, would be a $25-30K+ adventure and take 6 weeks realistically, maybe longer. Also, I'm going to fit a belly tank when it gets to Australia, which would be really useful / essential for that trip and for various reasons to do with the UK CAA's inability to accept FAA STCs that would be difficult to do in the Uk and will be easy in Australia. I will bring it in a box.
Dick -- noted, thanks!
Nana glen -- thanks, will check it out. Probably slightly far from my intended radius of ops. Looking more for Bellingen area / Coffs Harbour South.