For any body heading out to Tibooburra, the price of diesel is $1.67 and I must say that I was very pleased. Came across from Bourke and the road between Bourke and Waneering is not the best but if you are prepared to slow down then all is good. Some patches of bull dust, some stony areas, some corregations, and some ridges that are quite sandy, but 4 WD not necessary. Kangaroos were not a problem but keep an eye out for those free range chickens between Waneering and Tibooburra.
Last year must have been a brilliant breeding season as there are plenty of half grown ones.
Between Waneering and Tibooburra there was only one section that I recall going to second gear as it was a stony ridge and a bit rough.
Plenty of yellow belly jumping in the Paroo river and out at King Charles water hole, but being the professional fish feeders that we are we didn't reduce the local fish stock in any way.
Tomorrow we head to Cameron Corner then see which way the wind is blowing.
Hi Paul, The road from Cameron Corner thru to the old Strezlecki track was reasonable, that is to say a lot of third gear and some second gear work. There was some sandy patches but at no stages did I need 4 wd. The corrugation can be a pain at times and does slow you down, the sand dunes when headed west are bout every 500 mtrs but not a problem. Main thing is to keep well to the left on the crests. The old Strezlecki track was a dream. Mainly black soil so some dust and some very mild corrugation. The new Strezlecki track for the last 50 k into into Innaminka was rather ordinary to say the least. A well formed road but used by heavy tpt. Innaminka to Birdsville today was good driving, via Walkers Crossing trac, but care has to be taken with reading signs and navigation. Would be very easy to miss a turn and head off into the blue yonder. Some cases you leave a very well formed road and head down a billy goat track, more than once, and you will certainly not be speeding on this track. There was some corrugation, some sandy patches, some black soil which means dry weather only, a lot of narrow track as in two wheel tracks and brush either side of the road but not a problem. Most of the track has very little traffic, that is to say we saw three cars in 5 hrs. The well formed road sections do carry heavy vehicles. As I said before , we have a 19'6 ft Kedron and it wasn't a problem but the trip took 8 hrs with a couple of pit stops. As with all roads, check with the locals before heading off on any roads out here. Safe travelling everybody, Den and Col
When you reach Tibooburra go in to the pub and quench your thirst ,as it records the hottest temps in NSW insde the pub you will see more naked butts , than a bucks party . But don't get excitted they are just part of the pubs famouse murals painted by artists including Clifton Pugh and Russel Drysdale.If you want some beaut low cost /free camps out that way just post a back via here and i will give a few.When you get to the corner make sure you slap the post , not many people can be in three states at the one time in this big country, but you get the once in a life time chance to do that out there.
Hi Paul, The road from Cameron Corner thru to the old Strezlecki track was reasonable, that is to say a lot of third gear and some second gear work. There was some sandy patches but at no stages did I need 4 wd. The corrugation can be a pain at times and does slow you down, the sand dunes when headed west are bout every 500 mtrs but not a problem. Main thing is to keep well to the left on the crests. The old Strezlecki track was a dream. Mainly black soil so some dust and some very mild corrugation. The new Strezlecki track for the last 50 k into into Innaminka was rather ordinary to say the least. A well formed road but used by heavy tpt. Innaminka to Birdsville today was good driving, via Walkers Crossing trac, but care has to be taken with reading signs and navigation. Would be very easy to miss a turn and head off into the blue yonder. Some cases you leave a very well formed road and head down a billy goat track, more than once, and you will certainly not be speeding on this track. There was some corrugation, some sandy patches, some black soil which means dry weather only, a lot of narrow track as in two wheel tracks and brush either side of the road but not a problem. Most of the track has very little traffic, that is to say we saw three cars in 5 hrs. The well formed road sections do carry heavy vehicles. As I said before , we have a 19'6 ft Kedron and it wasn't a problem but the trip took 8 hrs with a couple of pit stops. As with all roads, check with the locals before heading off on any roads out here. Safe travelling everybody, Den and Col
Den & Col I think every Australian should do a trip out in the back blocks to broaden their knowledge
Of Australia
Cheers from Paul
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