Howdy! Anyone travelling the Great Central Rd starting at Laverton WA on Sun Sept 20th heading to NT??
Colleen4884 said
02:11 PM Sep 16, 2015
Just curious anyone traveling this road maybe want to meet and maybe convoy together for a little while..
pipes said
04:03 PM Sep 16, 2015
G'day Collie.
I have travelled that road starting back in the 60's, shifting oil rigs. It was known as the Warburton Track all those years ago. Then I was driving the express bus ex Perth to Alice Springs. (That was 1990) Later I was driving tour coaches up that road. More recently, four years ago. The road is well maintained, with information parking areas along the way, plus fully stocked shops, caravan parks and fuel available. Naturally enough, you don't drive into the indiginous communities.
Colleen4884 said
09:38 PM Sep 19, 2015
Thanks
I guess I am just slightly nervous only because never driven this road before but have heard it is pretty good except the NT side abit corrugated..
Kiwi-as said
09:29 PM Sep 20, 2015
Plan on doing that road next yr. Will be interested to hear how you get on.
The Doo crew said
09:37 PM Sep 20, 2015
I'm doing that trip back to the NT after the CMCA shindig in Albany, keen to know how you found it.
Muzzlehatch said
01:38 PM Oct 1, 2015
I did it twice in 2010. An absolute blast but unforgiving of those that are unfamiliar with the risks associated with remote travel. Keep slow. Watch for the shoulder. Double check everything. Water = Survival. It is worth the risk. Forget about Ayers rock but keep a day at least for a stroll round the Olgas. Of all outback travel only the back of the Hamersly Ranges counts as more beautiful.
jab160 said
03:39 PM Oct 4, 2015
That track........has claimed many a traveller, if you time your trip at a "bad" time....ie rough/corrugated etc.........best of luck. Done it 3 times, last 2, rang around getting road reports first. As far as "sights" etc, enroute, slim pickings there too.
Just curious anyone traveling this road maybe want to meet and maybe convoy together for a little while..
I have travelled that road starting back in the 60's, shifting oil rigs. It was known as the Warburton Track all those years ago. Then I was driving the express bus ex Perth to Alice Springs. (That was 1990) Later I was driving tour coaches up that road. More recently, four years ago. The road is well maintained, with information parking areas along the way, plus fully stocked shops, caravan parks and fuel available. Naturally enough, you don't drive into the indiginous communities.
Thanks
I guess I am just slightly nervous only because never driven this road before but have heard it is pretty good except the NT side abit corrugated..
just sayin.......