I'll be travelling through Mildura in a few weeks time with caravan in tow and would like to have a look at Mungo National Park. My particular interest is in the archaeological discoveries made in this area and the evidence of early indigenous habitation in the Lake Mungo area. I'll have a 4wd, should this be necessary.
I was thinking in terms of a day drive up from Mildura but would appreciate any advice on things to see, sites to visit etc. and can certainly spend more time in the area should this be necessary, though the Memsahib may draw the line at taking the caravan on unsealed roads..
You will not regret visiting Mungo. I have been there four times in the past decade - it is one of my very favourite places in Straya ... for the scenery and the archaeological and cultural significance. Make a point of going on a "guided" tour it is worth the knowledge you will gain.
However, I have a 4x4 and had a camper trailer in those days. I have come in both from Balranald and Mildura.
What type of van do you have? That will determine whether to take it in.
The road from either way in is, as you know, unsealed and can have some rough bits, some corrugations and sandy bits - when it is in good nick it is a good dirt road.
It is not a road to drive on if there has been ANY rain - no matter how little.
If you have 4x4 experience and experience towing your van on unsealed roads - and understand how to 'take it easy' for the van - then you could/should cope.
Unfortunately, each person has their own 'view' of what is a rough road.
The camp area is flat red dirt with limited facilities but I have camped there for a week each time ... last time was two weeks because it rained overnight after six days. It took a further four or five days to dry out.
cheers - John
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The unsealed access roads can get fairly rough & if there has been rain unbelievably slippery. They are closed after any decent rain. We've camped there a few times over many years, our first visit back in the mid 80's was using a Subaru 4x4 station wagon towing a 6x4 trailer & tent. An easy day trip from Mildura or Wentworth in a 4x4. We wouldn't take our van there.
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When I was there a few year ago, you were no longer able to walk on the dunes unless you where on a paid tour which you could only book in Mildura. If you were not on a tour you had to look from the fence. If it rains the loop track is closed. A great place but open to disappointment. We drove in via Balranald not too bad
-- Edited by grahamg on Wednesday 17th of February 2016 10:16:23 PM
Well worth a visit, and maybe even a night at the lodge.
Certainly we took our van in last year, and the road from Pooncarie in was very ordinary, and the road out to Mildura was the worst we have taken the van on. It was slightly wet at the Mungo end, and badly corrugated for the entire section of dirt. Of course it could be good now if it has been graded, but I get the feeling that doesn't happen often.
It can be done in a day, but you may be rushing it.
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