Current GCR conditions

Submitted: Friday, Mar 01, 2013 at 11:03

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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.

Great Central Road

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The Great Central Road is the main thoroughfare through Central Australia and links WA to NT. It is mostly unsealed but is widely used by buses, trucks, 4WD and occasionally 2WD vehicles.

Tjukayirla Roadhouse

Section: Places

Tjukayirla Roadhouse is one of 3 roadhouses along the Great Central Road where you can stop in for fuel (diesel, opal) and stay in our caravan park. The roadhouse also provides basic food stuffs,

Great Central Road - Outback Travellers Guide

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Series 4 - Track 5Eleven stripmaps break the Great Central Road into identifiable sections giving travellers information on regional roads, fuel, water, landmarks, accommodation,

Tjukayirla Roadhouse

G'day all, just to let you know, the GCR is currently closed from Laverton to the Shire Boundary (134km's East of the Roadhouse)
We have had 40mm of rain here up to this morning, and Laverton is currently getting heavy rain, 30mm so far and more forecast for the rest of the day..
Warburton has had a bit over 2 inches for the last few days also.
Will keep you updated .
We used to be able to log in to the rd conditions section here to update it here, but it seems to have gone through some changes?

Cheers
Al

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Reply By: Member -Pinko (NSW) - Friday, Mar 01, 2013 at 11:14

Friday, Mar 01, 2013 at 11:14

Thanks for that information.
At least someone has a finger on the pulse !

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Reply By: Member - Broodie H3 - Friday, Mar 01, 2013 at 12:31

Friday, Mar 01, 2013 at 12:31

Glad to hear your getting a break from the crowds with the road closure. at least the surrounding country side will get a drink and turn green for a while. Thank you for the information I shall be coming through about the 20/6/13. and hope it is dry then.
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Follow Up By: Tjukayirla Roadhouse - Sunday, Mar 03, 2013 at 11:56

Sunday, Mar 03, 2013 at 11:56

No worries Broodie, see you in June :-)
and yes, the country out here needed it.

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Reply By: Sapper D - Friday, Mar 01, 2013 at 21:15

Friday, Mar 01, 2013 at 21:15

Thanks for the "heads up" out there,----hope to be stopping overnight with you on or about 18th May on our way to the Connie Sue .---Sure hope it dries up a bit by then,---will eagerly await your updates.-----keep up the good work.
Cheers ...Sapper D

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Follow Up By: Tjukayirla Roadhouse - Sunday, Mar 03, 2013 at 11:57

Sunday, Mar 03, 2013 at 11:57

no worries Sapper, see ya on the 18th May :-)

Cheers
AL

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Reply By: Tjukayirla Roadhouse - Sunday, Mar 03, 2013 at 11:54

Sunday, Mar 03, 2013 at 11:54

Great Central from Laverton to the Shire Boundary (134km's East of Roadhouse) is now open to 4x4 and vehicles under 3 tonne, with care. Shire boundary to NT border is open to all vehicles.
We had a total of around 57mm of rain here at the roadhouse, and there has been similar rain at Warburton. so take care if travelling.

Cheers
Al

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Reply By: Tjukayirla Roadhouse - Monday, Mar 04, 2013 at 14:58

Monday, Mar 04, 2013 at 14:58

Road is now open to all vehicles. Although I would check the NT road conditions for the Docker River side before travel, as I believe there is still a fair bit of water on the road there.

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Al

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