Outa Bounds posted:

We were looking at not going through Oldawirra - instead go north of it along the dirt roads and probably camp at one of the small reserves / parks on the way (Black Rock CP). Obviously we are unlikely to have any prohibited fruit & veg as we don't plan to stock up in Broken Hill so it's not checkpoint avoidance and shouldn't be an issue should we be stopped.

Interesting that there is a checkpoint at Oldawirra considering Yunta isn't part of the exclusion zone, hence I assumed there may be one at the border.

Thanks for the info, good to know we are allowed to keep Spuds and some other veggies. So spuds, noodles, carrot and peas for dinner it shall be. Not sure if giving the kids too much dried fruit would be a very pleasant experience considering the youngest is still in nappies and Daddy doesn't change them!

Willem posted:

Outa Bounds

There are no camping facilities at Black Rock CP

You could camp at Hancocks Lookout just before Horrocks Pass. Turn left off the Wilmington/Port Augusta Road. Its about 3 or 4 km. Any camping shown on Hema Maps near towns in this denotes a Caravan Park.

Cheers

Outa Bounds posted:

Ok, thanks will definitely have to keep that in mind. It was a Hema road atlas that I was referring from.

We don't have a complete set of maps of Aus, obviously do have some of the areas we have been to. I guess it is one thing we should do - buy some more detailed maps that cover state by state.

Andrew from Vivid Adventures posted:

Came through Oodla Wirra on Saturday and Sunday for the Nackara Drought Relief Concert - where were you Willem? Auntie Ruth was there - and the checkpoint was not manned.

Obviously it is seasonal or only open at busy times.

Cheers
Andrew.

Outa Bounds posted:

Hi Disco Driver,

Thanks for the advice on Ceduna, I had read that was the case but wasn't certain. Hubby has penciled us in to stay at WA border and then Balladonia as our plan is to do 500ks a day distance wise, however it's still up for discussion and some days may be longer so as to spend more time in certain places. Generally the plan is to set up camp around 3pm for a bit of r & r. Kids are early risers so the getaways are never too late.

We used to work and live in Norseman (3yrs) so I'm very familiar with the shopping there and no doubt may come across a familiar face or two. Agree that it would be a good place to stock up.

We plan on spending a few nights in Esperance - in the National Park would be nice, so maybe save the shopping until then and just get some essentials in Norseman. Next overnighter after that is probably Bremmer Bay.

Cobar even though it's bigger by a reasonable amount often reminds me of Norseman, and the 3hr drive to Dubbo is very much like those 2hr drives to Kalgoorlie or Esperance!

Member - Doug T (W.A) posted:

Also no Cartons, and Hessian into WA

Outa Bounds posted:

Nice tip! After reading some camping cookbooks and the like I was actually thinking of packing spuds and onion into a cardboard box. Looks like we'll stick to plastic then.

Des Lexic posted:

I think that Polystyrene boxes that have been used to store friut and veggies in them are a no-no also.
You could dehydrate fresh fruit into slabs and give them to the kids to lip sip suck and they will then get their healthy tit bits. Food that has been processed is also OK too I believe.

Willem posted:

Hey Uncle Des

What do you have on your mind,eh?

>healthy tit bits< = healthy tid bits

RONTFLMAO

Cheers

Outa Bounds posted:

LOL, right along with "lip, sip, suck"

Andrew from Vivid Adventures posted:

The packing matter is rather irrelevant anyways, as the WA inspection folks will want your potatoes and onions anyway.

Des Lexic posted:

Willie, you can have the "tids" and I'll have the "tits"
Outa Bounds, I'm Des Lexic and I can say anything I like LOL

Member - Hughesy (NSW) posted:

Spot on Discodriver. I got pulled over on the WA border one and I knew I had no nuts/fruit or veg so the bloke is doing is usual speech and I'm just half daydreaming saying no no no. Opens up my food compartment and there is a brand new squeeze bottle of honey......whoops. I reckon the old honey catches a few travellers out.

Member - Doug T (W.A) posted:

Hughesy
When I moved here from Qld they took ny Capilano honey off me, when I get to the supermarket to re-buy, what do I see on the shelf, yep.... Capilano Honey

disco driver posted:

Hi All,
Let's not start this honey thing yet again.

This issue has been done to death in previous posts and follow up's. Go Look

You don't have to believe me but there ARE valid reasons for the restrictions on honey into WA. Go search agric.wa.gov.au to find out why

All honey coming into WA retail stores from Eastern states has one extra treatment during the processing/packaging chain, so the Capilano honey in stores in WA is not identical to that from over east. Might look the same, taste the same but it has been heat treated.

Disco.

Member - joc45 (WA) posted:

That's what I've done in the past when travelling west. Stay overnight somewhere near Ceduna, cook up the remaining fresh stuff to make the following night's meal, then it's a simple job of reheating it the next night, rather than stuffing around cooking at the end of a long Nullarbor drive.
Dried veges, fruit and nuts are no problems with the WA checkpoint, just fresh stuff that's a no-no. And honey.
Gerry

Outa Bounds posted:

Honey is my only gripe! I love honey & hate having to give it up only to buy exactly the same brand from probably the same supermarket chain! And it's not something you can finish up before the border LOL.

I'll have to get hold of those little motel tubs I guess, but they're no Clayridge or Beechworth!

Motherhen posted:

Outa Bounds - Just take enough honey to get you to the border, then if you can manage without for a few days, never mind the same supermarket brand; get some local honey - lovely. It is an industry worth protecting.