Just hop on your bike and ride, no special planning required. I have done this ride a number of times in summer. As an example, in November 1999 I changed employers and had 17 days free before the new job started. Not wanting to twiddle my thumbs for that period I headed off that morning on my then Bandit 1200 and did an 'almost circumnav' (didn't follow the coast entirely).
Bike was bog standard except for a throttlelock, Ventura rack, highway pegs and sheepskin seat cover. Took a tent and camped either in campgrounds or by the side of the road, spent 2 nights in backpackers accommodation (Darwin and Perth) when the need for luxury became too great.
November and December are HOT, but generally pretty dry (I know it is supposed to be wet up north but in my experience it has not been the case).
Watch out for animals, NEVER ride at dusk or at night (you won't believe the amount of fauna on the road) and take plenty of caffeine pills with you as it is very easy to become drowsy (particularly after lunch) in the saddle.
Good luck!
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