Hi Spida, was interested in your comments of that couple who came through from WA. That road is called the Great Central Rd and is one that is on my bucket list.
Still not mobile yet, garage was expecting exhaust manifolds from Western Aust yesterday, but found they were late being posted, so now were expected today. May be,MAY BE????? mobile again by weekend.
-- Edited by Kiwi-as on Wednesday 17th of April 2013 07:41:49 PM
spida said
07:44 PM Apr 17, 2013
Have made it this far - dont know why I was a bit apprehensive about this part of the trip
BUT - I have so missed the internet - and the Forum! Have been stopping at roadhouses and doing a quick email check. Quiet driving with no radio, although I did get reception at night sometimes, and my Cd player is a bit erratic - Pilbarra dust in it I think
Have done Uluru/Olgas. Amazing. Wish we could drive around the Olgas though. Good IGA at Yulara, fuel a bit cheaper than Curtin Springs but a free camp there, pay $3 for shower.
Met a couple who had come through from WA - Kalgoorlie to Yulara. Good dirt road other than 40km of rough stuff. Had a normal caravan also! Didnt have to pay the $25 each to see the rocks by coming that way!!!!
Onyer Spida! Lots to see in Alice before you head for the W McDonnell's, so enjoy your stay there. Consider a day trip to Palm Valley south of Hermansburg, you need a 4WD and if you can do it in a day from Alice you could leave the van in the CP and do a day return trip - everyone I spoke to told me it was great but my 2WD wouldn't make it so I didn't get there. Consider a day trip to Rainbow Valley also, I got in w/ a 2WD but I wouldn't pull a caravan in there.
Happy reading!
ken thomas said
11:18 PM Apr 17, 2013
Make sure you go to Kings Canyon Ken
spida said
12:33 AM Apr 18, 2013
Been to Jesses Gap today - no water but amazing rocks. Alice is an Oasis I have decided - clean, lovely trees..... have heard so many negative things about it
Will do the west ranges tomorrow - but getting a massage first - have a sore back still so not feeling like off roading much.
Absolutely beautiful pics Spida, love that country up there. Jessie's Gap, is a wonderful place, now back in my misspent youth days, I actually fenced all around that Gap and Emily's Gap, then out to Glen Helen George. Had a ball. There is so much to see out there. If you can, go on a tour out to Palm Valley, it is an amazing place, on a tour you get to see all and hear about the highlights and history of the place out there and on the way out and back. Continue to have a great time and posting great pics.
dazren said
02:46 AM Apr 18, 2013
I agree with fireheart , Spida, If you can do not miss ''Palm Valley'' Better not to take your 4wd as the road in is rough [ part of it is the River bed ] we done that trip 2 years ago, and really, really, loved it, also Kings Canyon is ;;a must'' as Ken Thomas also said,
footnote !! we took a small guided tour to Palm Valley, it was only a group of 10-12 people in an ''OKA'' very informative and included a stop-over at Hermansburg for morning tea of fresh scones with jam and cream [ yummo ] The tour cost $99 per head, and was nearly a full day, we considered it good value ??
jules47 said
03:26 AM Apr 18, 2013
Definitely don't miss Palm Valley - it is wonderful - love that area - have to get back there some day!!!!! SOON!!
jules47 said
03:27 AM Apr 18, 2013
Kiwi-as wrote:
Hi Spida, was interested in your comments of that couple who came through from WA. That road is called the Great Central Rd and is one that is on my bucket list.
Still not mobile yet, garage was expecting exhaust manifolds from Western Aust yesterday, but found they were late being posted, so now were expected today. May be,MAY BE????? mobile again by weekend.
-- Edited by Kiwi-as on Wednesday 17th of April 2013 07:41:49 PM
Sorry to hijack your post Spida - but KA - you must be so frustrated by now - still in Gisborne???
Kiwi-as said
04:40 AM Apr 18, 2013
Yeah, been 5 bloody weeks Jules, and its getting dam cold here.Its been nice being able to stay here at friends, but have run out of jobs to do for them.
jules47 said
02:45 PM Apr 18, 2013
Hopefully not far off now - good luck - we are heading north to the warmth!! Currently in Sydney area, right on the waterfront.
Birdy1710 said
12:48 AM Apr 19, 2013
dazren wrote:
I agree with fireheart , Spida, If you can do not miss ''Palm Valley'' Better not to take your 4wd as the road in is rough [ part of it is the River bed ] we done that trip 2 years ago, and really, really, loved it, also Kings Canyon is ;;a must'' as Ken Thomas also said,
footnote !! we took a small guided tour to Palm Valley, it was only a group of 10-12 people in an ''OKA'' very informative and included a stop-over at Hermansburg for morning tea of fresh scones with jam and cream [ yummo ] The tour cost $99 per head, and was nearly a full day, we considered it good value ??
G,day Dazran, did you travel with your dogs through that area? i ask as a lot of that area is national park and i will be leaving next month to go up that way
and over to the west. i also travel with a 4 legged mate. Cheers Dave
dazren said
10:34 AM Apr 19, 2013
Birdy 1710 wrote,
G,day Dazran, did you travel with your dogs through that area? i ask as a lot of that area is national park and i will be leaving next month to go up that way
and over to the west. i also travel with a 4 legged mate. Cheers Dave
No Mate !, I Take my dog on most trips, However not on that one, as you say most of it is National Park, and Dogs would be to Re-strictive, Plus we went in the wrong part of the year March ?? [ way to hot ] and 330000 milion, two hundred and sixty seven FLIES ??
But despite the heat, Loved the trip, the whole 4 weeks of it, Seen a lot, done a lot, But missed out on Heaps to, will be going back , at a better time of year for at least 6 weeks in that area, but will still leave my litte mate at home.
You and your little Doggy mate have a good, safe trip. Dazren.. [ PS ] If you do take your doggy mate ??? be VERY CAREFUL of poison baits, they can ANYWHERE, ??
-- Edited by dazren on Friday 19th of April 2013 10:35:30 AM
Birdy1710 said
07:19 PM Apr 19, 2013
dazren wrote:
Birdy 1710 wrote,
G,day Dazran, did you travel with your dogs through that area? i ask as a lot of that area is national park and i will be leaving next month to go up that way
and over to the west. i also travel with a 4 legged mate. Cheers Dave
No Mate !, I Take my dog on most trips, However not on that one, as you say most of it is National Park, and Dogs would be to Re-strictive, Plus we went in the wrong part of the year March ?? [ way to hot ] and 330000 milion, two hundred and sixty seven FLIES ??
But despite the heat, Loved the trip, the whole 4 weeks of it, Seen a lot, done a lot, But missed out on Heaps to, will be going back , at a better time of year for at least 6 weeks in that area, but will still leave my litte mate at home.
You and your little Doggy mate have a good, safe trip. Dazren.. [ PS ] If you do take your doggy mate ??? be VERY CAREFUL of poison baits, they can ANYWHERE, ??
-- Edited by dazren on Friday 19th of April 2013 10:35:30 AM
Had to leave her at my daughters once when in hospital, little bugger wouldn,t eat for the whole week,so i have to take her. as you say it makes things
difficult sometimes. will certainly watch out for the baits, she won,t be off the lead.
Other cultures would not let all those flies go to waste, all that fresh protein going to waste, lol Cheers Dave
eureka said
06:05 PM Apr 20, 2013
Maybe there's a vet or pet day care place where people leave their dogs while doing day trips into the National Parks?
Hi Spida, was interested in your comments of that couple who came through from WA. That road is called the Great Central Rd and is one that is on my bucket list.
Still not mobile yet, garage was expecting exhaust manifolds from Western Aust yesterday, but found they were late being posted, so now were expected today. May be,MAY BE????? mobile again by weekend.
-- Edited by Kiwi-as on Wednesday 17th of April 2013 07:41:49 PM
Have made it this far - dont know why I was a bit apprehensive about this part of the trip
BUT - I have so missed the internet - and the Forum! Have been stopping at roadhouses and doing a quick email check. Quiet driving with no radio, although I did get reception at night sometimes, and my Cd player is a bit erratic - Pilbarra dust in it I think
Have done Uluru/Olgas. Amazing. Wish we could drive around the Olgas though. Good IGA at Yulara, fuel a bit cheaper than Curtin Springs but a free camp there, pay $3 for shower.
Met a couple who had come through from WA - Kalgoorlie to Yulara. Good dirt road other than 40km of rough stuff. Had a normal caravan also! Didnt have to pay the $25 each to see the rocks by coming that way!!!!
Happy reading!
Ken
Been to Jesses Gap today - no water but amazing rocks. Alice is an Oasis I have decided - clean, lovely trees..... have heard so many negative things about it
Will do the west ranges tomorrow - but getting a massage first - have a sore back still so not feeling like off roading much.
Continue to have a great time and posting great pics.
I agree with fireheart , Spida, If you can do not miss ''Palm Valley'' Better not to take your 4wd as the road in is rough [ part of it is the River bed ] we done that trip 2 years ago, and really, really, loved it, also Kings Canyon is ;;a must'' as Ken Thomas also said,
footnote !! we took a small guided tour to Palm Valley, it was only a group of 10-12 people in an ''OKA'' very informative and included a stop-over at Hermansburg for morning tea of fresh scones with jam and cream [ yummo ] The tour cost $99 per head, and was nearly a full day, we considered it good value ??
Sorry to hijack your post Spida - but KA - you must be so frustrated by now - still in Gisborne???
G,day Dazran, did you travel with your dogs through that area? i ask as a lot of that area is national park and i will be leaving next month to go up that way
and over to the west. i also travel with a 4 legged mate. Cheers Dave
Birdy 1710 wrote,
G,day Dazran, did you travel with your dogs through that area? i ask as a lot of that area is national park and i will be leaving next month to go up that way
and over to the west. i also travel with a 4 legged mate. Cheers Dave
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No Mate !, I Take my dog on most trips, However not on that one, as you say most of it is National Park, and Dogs would be to Re-strictive, Plus we went in the wrong part of the year March ?? [ way to hot ] and 330000 milion, two hundred and sixty seven FLIES ??
But despite the heat, Loved the trip, the whole 4 weeks of it, Seen a lot, done a lot, But missed out on Heaps to, will be going back , at a better time of year for at least 6 weeks in that area, but will still leave my litte mate at home.
You and your little Doggy mate have a good, safe trip. Dazren.. [ PS ] If you do take your doggy mate ??? be VERY CAREFUL of poison baits, they can ANYWHERE, ??
-- Edited by dazren on Friday 19th of April 2013 10:35:30 AM
Had to leave her at my daughters once when in hospital, little bugger wouldn,t eat for the whole week,so i have to take her. as you say it makes things
difficult sometimes. will certainly watch out for the baits, she won,t be off the lead.
Other cultures would not let all those flies go to waste, all that fresh protein going to waste, lol Cheers Dave