The Outback Way - Winton to Laverton

Submitted: Friday, Apr 05, 2013 at 12:05

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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,

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We have a few weeks off around July/August and we were thinking of 'doing' the Outback Way from Winton down to Laverton.

Has anyone been along this road lately and is in a position to comment on road conditions?

Also, from the outback way web site, I note that fuel stops appear to be every 200 to 300 kilometres with the longest stretch being 466 kilometres between Jervois and Boulia - is this what you have found?

Thanks,

PeterF.

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Reply By: Member - Graeme W (NSW) - Friday, Apr 05, 2013 at 12:18

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 at 12:18

Hi Peter,

Tobermorey Station has reopened to the public and according to it's entry in "places" on this site, it sells fuel. It's located just west of the Qld border.

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Follow Up By: equinox - Friday, Apr 05, 2013 at 22:20

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 at 22:20

I went there in November.
It certainly looked like it sold fuel, bowsers etc.
No one around, honked the horn, shouted, knocked on the door, my dog was barking - no one there...

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Reply By: Tjukayirla Roadhouse - Friday, Apr 05, 2013 at 12:52

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 at 12:52

G'day Peter,

Conditions at the moment are mostly good (NT border to Laverton side) although fairly corrugated 120km's west of us and through to Laverton.
This of course will change many times between now and August, so feel free to give us a yell before you travel to check on conditions at the time.

Cheers
Al

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Follow Up By: Member - fawkesp - Saturday, Apr 06, 2013 at 17:00

Saturday, Apr 06, 2013 at 17:00

Thanks Al, we'll see you then.

PeterF.

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Reply By: Member - Duncan W (WA) - Friday, Apr 05, 2013 at 15:57

Friday, Apr 05, 2013 at 15:57

Do a Google for the Grey Nomads they have just released a DVD of their travells from Winton to Laverton down the shortest longest route - the Outback way. Interesting viewing.