Location of Warakurna Roadhouse
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Kaltukatjara (Docker River), 80.73kms W (101kms, 2hrs 14mins driving)
From
Warburton, 211.28kms NE (230kms, 4hrs 38mins driving)
From
Kintore, 225.21kms SW (1
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Description of Warakurna Roadhouse
Your last chance to stock up on basic supplies and fuel before starting the
Sandy Blight Junction Track.
Camping is available at the rear of the Roadhouse.
Open Monday to Friday 8.30am - 6pm
Saturday to Sunday 9am - 3pm. (Central Time)
Eftpos facilities. Diesel fuel and Avgas available.
Phone: (08) 8956 7344
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Weather & Climate for Warakurna Roadhouse
Closest Weather Station
Giles at 10:00 08 Nov WST
Distance from Warakurna Roadhouse 1.05km N
| Temperature | Feels Like | Rel. Humidity | Dew Point | Pressure | Rainfall | Wind Direction | Wind Speed | Gusts |
|---|
| 37.4°C |
-°C |
-% |
-°C |
1016.7hPa |
0.0mm |
N |
20km/h
11knots |
28km/h
15knots |
Closest Climatic Station
Giles Meteorological Office
Distance from Warakurna Roadhouse 1.05km N
| | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Mean Max. °C |
37.2 | 35.9 | 33.7 | 29.3 |
23.6 | 20.3 | 19.9 | 22.5 |
27.3 | 31.6 | 34.3 | 35.8 |
| Mean Min. °C |
23.5 | 22.9 | 20.6 | 16.4 |
11.4 | 8.1 | 6.8 | 8.7 |
12.9 | 17.1 | 19.9 | 21.9 |
| Mean Rain mm |
29.3 | 46.1 | 36.5 | 16.8 |
20.1 | 17.6 | 12.0 | 10.6 |
11.0 | 14.5 | 27.1 | 42.4 |
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Treks passing Warakurna Roadhouse
Great Central Road
Part of the "Outback Way", the Great Central Road is the main thoroughfare through Central Australia and links WA to NT. It is widely used by buses, trucks, 4WD and occasionally 2WD vehicles.
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Gunbarrel Highway
The Gunbarrel Hwy is one of Australia's most famous roads being the first of many desert tracks built by surveyor Len Beadell. Today, this track remains isolated and remote - for experienced desert travellers only.
Outback Way
Linking Laverton in WA to Winton in QLD, the Outback Way was coined to promote the development of a 'third strategic link' across Australia, and is fast becoming one of the most iconic outback tourism and adventure drives in the country.
Sandy Blight Junction Road
The Sandy Blight Junction Road is one of those great four wheel drive trips that one visit will not be enough to experience the true beauty of this remote part of Outback Australia.
Recommended Reading for Warakurna Roadhouse
Western Australia Road and 4WD Atlas
Hema’s brand new Western Australia Road and 4WD Atlas contains
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Natmap Digital Maps 2008
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Australia Aus Tour DVD
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Great Desert Tracks of Australia NC
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