We are travelling from Townsville to Katherine next Monday April 11th taking about 7 days for the trip across.
Can anybody please tell me what the roads are like, also would there be any forum members travelling the same way as it would be great to have a chat or two.
See ya
Mick
Firefly said
04:51 PM Apr 6, 2011
Have a great trip across there Mick, what a lovely journey. Should be spectacular now as well.
Mick17 said
05:27 PM Apr 6, 2011
Hi Firefly,
Thanks again,yes we heading west for 12 months and stopping over at tindal Airbase as our daughter and husband and 3 kids are leaving on base. We are staying with them over Easter till the end of the month,then our great journey west start.
As i said,we would love to catch up with any members travelling our way in the near future.
cheers
Mick & Valerie
HeadnHome said
07:26 PM Apr 6, 2011
Hi Mick & Valerie,
I done Kununurra to Cairns back in October last year, had a good trip, from Katherine I went to three ways, across the Barkly Hwy to Mt Isa, Charters Towers, Townsville & home roads good all the way. Enjoy your time in the West
Mick17 said
08:25 PM Apr 6, 2011
Hi Headnhome,
Thanks again, we are on a no time frame after the end of April and it will be go as we please,
So thanks again for the reply
Cheers
Mick
Cruising Granny said
10:20 PM Apr 6, 2011
I went from Charters to 3 Ways then south last November. The road is sealed all the way, but very wavy between Hughenden and Richmond. There was some rain so I wouldn't leave the black top as the edges looked a bit soft. I loved Richmond. The people at the park are nomads and really nice, friendly and helpful. The hospital was good too. For a little township in the outback they do it nicely, and the water sport lake is creative. It's dinosaur country if you're into old things you may be able to relate.
DellieMay said
10:32 PM Apr 6, 2011
Have a great time, Mick and Valerie. Stay in touch with the forum as you travell. A lot of us have travelled that road, and can give our thoughts on it... but the best thing to do is ask as you go. Anywhere you stop, just ask.. I asked at a servo up north, what the road was like to a certain place, and was told, "It is what it is". I suppose she was right... but an injection of politeness would'nt have gone astray!!! Enjoy...no matter what state the road is in. Just take it steady. Cheers Dellie
Mick17 said
06:36 AM Apr 7, 2011
Thanks guys,
The info is well received thank's again, as I will keep you guys informed of our West journeys and a couple of pictures
cheers
Mick
Happywanderer said
11:07 AM Apr 7, 2011
Also by keeping in touch with the forum during your travels west, someone could come on who is in the same area and you will be able to meet up.
rocan said
11:32 AM Apr 7, 2011
just checked the NTroad report and it warned the roads were open but some water over the road between the border and stuart h'way.you should have no trouble taking it easy.
we're doing the trip from townsville to west aussie in july.it;s a beautiful drive
We are travelling from Townsville to Katherine next Monday April 11th taking about 7 days for the trip across.
Can anybody please tell me what the roads are like, also would there be any forum members travelling the same way as it would be great to have a chat or two.
See ya
Mick
Have a great trip across there Mick, what a lovely journey. Should be spectacular now as well.
Hi Firefly,
Thanks again,yes we heading west for 12 months and stopping over at tindal Airbase as our daughter and husband and 3 kids are leaving on base. We are staying with them over Easter till the end of the month,then our great journey west start.
As i said,we would love to catch up with any members travelling our way in the near future.
cheers
Mick & Valerie
I done Kununurra to Cairns back in October last year, had a good trip,
from Katherine I went to three ways, across the Barkly Hwy to Mt Isa, Charters Towers, Townsville & home
roads good all the way.
Enjoy your time in the West
Hi Headnhome,
Thanks again, we are on a no time frame after the end of April and it will be go as we please,
So thanks again for the reply
Cheers
Mick
There was some rain so I wouldn't leave the black top as the edges looked a bit soft.
I loved Richmond. The people at the park are nomads and really nice, friendly and helpful. The hospital was good too.
For a little township in the outback they do it nicely, and the water sport lake is creative. It's dinosaur country if you're into old things you may be able to relate.
Cheers Dellie
Thanks guys,
The info is well received thank's again, as I will keep you guys informed of our West journeys and a couple of pictures
cheers
Mick
just checked the NTroad report and it warned the roads were open but some water over the road between the border and stuart h'way.you should have no trouble taking it easy.
we're doing the trip from townsville to west aussie in july.it;s a beautiful drive
rocan