Eyre Road Conditions
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 Eyre Weather & Climate

Closest Weather Station

Ceduna at 16:00 20 Jul CST
Distance from Ceduna 2.15km E
TemperatureFeels LikeRel. HumidityDew PointPressureRainfallWind DirectionWind SpeedGusts
15.9°C 9.7°C 74% 11.3°C 1011.5hPa 0.0mm SW 35km/h
19knots
46km/h
25knots

Closest Climatic Station

Ceduna Amo
Distance from Ceduna 2.15km E
 JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec
Mean Max. °C 28.528.226.624.2 20.818.217.418.6 21.323.725.927.2
Mean Min. °C 15.115.013.110.7 8.66.55.76.2 7.89.812.214.0
Mean Rain mm 11.813.116.219.6 32.735.340.235.5 28.526.220.020.1

 Gawler Ranges & Lake Gairdner

Ranger Contact:
Craig Nixon
(61 8) 8648 1883
Section/Road/TrackStatusComments
Gawler Ranges National Park Open
Updated: 16/07/2008 8:00:46 AM
Glendambo - Kingoonya - Tarcoola Open
Updated: 16/07/2008 8:00:46 AM
Hiltaba Station to Lake Everard Open Care & slow speed should be exercised near Lake Everard where iron rock, shale & dry conditions provide the perfect environment for punctures.
Updated: 16/07/2008 8:00:46 AM
Hiltaba to Iron Knob Open
Updated: 16/07/2008 8:00:46 AM
Kimba to Thurlga Open Rain Damage
Updated: 16/07/2008 8:00:46 AM
Kimba to Whyalla Open
Updated: 16/07/2008 8:00:46 AM
Kingoonya to Stuart Highway Open
Updated: 16/07/2008 8:00:46 AM
Kingoonya to Tarcoola Open
Updated: 16/07/2008 8:00:46 AM
Kingoonya to WirrullaCaution
Updated: 16/07/2008 8:00:46 AM
Kokatha to Kingoonya Open Overall the track is in good shape.
Updated: 16/07/2008 8:00:46 AM
Lake Everard to KokathaCaution Care & slow speed should be exercised near Lake Everard & Kokatha Stn where iron rock, shale & dry conditions provide the perfect environment for punctures.
Updated: 16/07/2008 8:00:46 AM
Wirrulla - Hiltaba Station Open
Updated: 16/07/2008 8:00:46 AM

 Googs Track


Check with local authorities before travelling
Section/Road/TrackStatusComments
Googs Track - Tarcoola to Ceduna Caution From the Malbooma Telstra tower through to the sign board at the start of the track is HEAVILY corrugated.
Once on the track these corrugations disappear for those travelling south. However the southern side of most dunes is also Heavily corrugated / potholed. The track itself is quite firm, requiring high 4 only.
From Goog Lakes to Lone Oak Homestead the corrugations set in again for most of the run. Can''''t stress enough the need for a UHF radio - set to Ch. 18 AND all vehicles should carry a flag. Crests of dunes have been badly chewed up.
Track from lakes to rockholes towards dog fence VERY corrugated
If starting from northern end beware of potholes on southern sides of dunes & start early in the morning to arrive at the lakes prior to dark.
Some steep dunes near Malbooma
Updated: 16/07/2008 8:00:49 AM

 Nullarbor to Vokes Hill Corner

Section/Road/TrackStatusComments
Cook - Vokes Hill Corner Open 4WD The south end (60km) is extremely undulating and rough due to the close to surface rock. From the Tanks to the Oak Valley turn off the track thru the sandhill swales is in reasonable to good condition. Beware of blind corners and crests. From Oak Valley crossroad to Vokes Hill Corner the road is extremely corrugated. Remember access permits are needed from Maralinga Tjarutja, also be careful of "local" vehicles.
Updated: 7/07/2008 9:55:26 PM
Nullarbor - Cook Open Cook-Eyre Highway - Bulldust holes have become hollows. Beware of the large jagged Lime & Iron Rock which can be notorious on tyres. Generally the track is in good condition
Updated: 7/07/2008 9:55:26 PM

 Trans Continental Railway Service Access Track

Note - the only section of the Trans Continental Railway access track that is open to the public is between Kalgoorlie and Rawlinna (WA) however in SA, you can travel as far as the extra few km past Tarcoola to pick up the Googs Track turnoff.

For more info on the Trans Continental Railway access track please see the WA Road Conditions - Trans Continental Railway Service Access Track page and also the Permits page as plans are underway through SA government officials to find a workable solution.
Section/Road/TrackStatusComments
Tarcoola - Rawlina Closed Now a private road owned by the Australian Rail Track Authority. Access is strictly prohibited. Liability Risk and no maintenance on the track. Don't bother ringing them as permission will be bluntly denied. Should you be found on this track requiring breakdown assistance from rail staff or passing trains you will find a hefty fine. This information is first-hand. Michelle has spoken with the CEO of the Australian Rail Track Authority personally.
Updated: 16/07/2008 8:00:53 AM

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