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hey guys i thought i would throw this up to see who is interested in going and when you are leaving etc so we can organise ourselves , i was thinking of doing the nullabour straight over but then i thought i might go via the great central road and back through the flinders ranges and back across the nullabour, i am taking three weeks so one week prior one to do the simpson and one to travel back home, anyone interested??:feedback:
Are there dates confirmed yet? We are keen but will need to know dates and won't be able to allocate any leave until end of the year
We are going but out times are slightly different due to school holidays, we are leaving the Friday afternoon and taking the central " short cut" stopping at Ayers Rock and then coming back down birdsville track and across the nullabor also taking 3 weeks but taking our time coming back...... Also 99 per cent taking camper trailer
Scotty
tuesday 1st july at dalhousie springs is the meetup with all the others, i am thinking of leaving thurday 26th june 2014or friday and travelling via the great central rd and ayers rock then meet the others in dalhousie, i also beleive there is a road from ayers rock to finke without going via the bitumen.
I'm on the fence, still. lol.
Looking at options on which route to take. Will get back to you all shortly.
Depends on my holiday dates, too.
Rossco
Hell I'm easy, will be taking 4 weeks off work anyway
Your looking for the Ghan Heritage trail. If you have time then a night at Chambers Piller is recommended before heading into Mt Dare for fuel and down to Dalhousie.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stropp
He Great Central Rd is a Permit road and comes out at the Olgas which are special too.
thank MR, i have most info on the great central and the other road as a mate did it last year and a motorbike so will be getting all his info, he is also doing it in his 4b early next year with the family.
I'm in guys, have subscribed to this to keep updated info.
Can't wait
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You ain't alone Russ... I think we are all pretty excited.... Shame it is so far away but I guess that adds to the excitement.
Scotty
Ok guys any updates for this, I am taking 3 weeks as I said, I am looking at heading back through the flinders ranges ie wilpena pound and quorn for at least a couple of days to check out my old haunts.
I'm planning the use great central for one way as I haven't been to ularu yet
Yeh I'm goin over that way as its more direct!
Same here........ Will save about a 1000 Kms going that way as wellQuote:
Originally Posted by russ81
Scotty
I think we should get together to organise things for the trip, an ideal time would be the wa forum get together at dwellingup for a starter, any takers??
I am 99 per cent there for dwellingup!!
Great idea there mate, looking forward to itQuote:
Originally Posted by Stropp
Whom is one to see about permits for the Great Central Road and any other road we need a permit for?
Rossco
I believe central land council handles the permits
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http://forms.clc.org.au/OnlinePermit...aspx?0=Transit
http://forms.clc.org.au/OnlinePermit...s.aspx?0=Entry
Is this the only form we need? Not sure exactly which roads you (and probably me too) will be using
The way I read that is "if continuing on this road in wa you need to contact Ngaanyatjarra Council" so I am guessing there is more..
Scotty
Great website and also permit request and info here
http://www.outbackway.org.au/get-permits.html
Scotty
Thanks,Scotty. You're the man. lolQuote:
Originally Posted by rottodiver
Guys i'm so keen for this as we try and do one good trip a year.Just got back from karratha and millstrean np.So i reckon we are more than a maybe and more like a yeah baby..Will be keen to catch up with a few of you people at dwellingup.I will bring my family along aswell and will try and find out more info whether i will bring camper trasiler or just a couple of good tents.Do have cheapies for the coast but i reckon it'll get cold out there.Keen to do it the great central road aswell
Look forward to catching up mate.
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Originally Posted by Stropp
Scotty
P.s I am more than likely looking at taking the camper trailer
It looks like I will not be able to attend due to the Kids Convoy on the 29th...........disappointed but also proud to be involved in the fundraising for SIDS, so all is good
Yeh I thought about that too but had already committed to the Simpson but will help out the convoy where I can.
Bugger Doggy!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dogman
Man! really! Damn!
Mate can you do that then scoot straight over. Be a couple of big days the kick back with the crew.
This is going to be an extraordinary event mate., would be disappointing if you don't make it mate.
Going to try but it only gives me one day to get to Dalhousie SpringsQuote:
Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD
it's only 2800km mate....Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dogman
WayneQuote:
Originally Posted by The Dogman
I'm probably going to be in the same boat - i fancy some long trips.... would be coming back the sloooooow way though
Monsieur le Badger
Bugger! i know its a big call but can you entertain moving the Drive for a Cure to the weekend before? or even the Saturday? i have no doubt that many of the WA contingent would be keen to attend both events. I know that the rest of us would be happy to sit at Dalhousie for an extra day enjoying each others company while you guys take the fast road over and maybe do the backway on the way home?
it's scheduled for that weekend because of the fact that it's red nose day then. maximum publicity for the charity. it's a bitch, but can't be helped... :(Quote:
Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD
2800km is the google maps estimate, its going to be pushing shit uphill......
anyhow, my current plans have me going over to the high country for the national meetup for "the other place" ;) in November too.....
Is " the other place" patrol4x4? I did not know they were having a national Meetup, let alone on in Vic in November lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheFlyingBadger
Oh well.
see you there then ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD
Mate I assume you will still be leading the dwelly trip as I cannot get away until later on Saturday?Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dogman
What Dwelly trip???????????????Quote:
Originally Posted by Stropp