Rainbow Valley is a great spot, I am hoping that we get some rain to fill the clay pans this summer. I have not been out to Ruby Gap, its on the list, However house renos mean we don't do many short trips, save up and head out further afield.
I test drove a Isuzu MUX last week, it was very nice. I was driving a DMAX for work a while ago and was very impressed with the engine& gearbox, the station wagon would keep the minister for finance happier than a ute!