Wednesday, Feb 11, 2004 at 16:03
Hi Jacqueline,
There are heaps of threads on this if you have a search. Depends on what you gauge as hard, as different people have different
views. My
views as follows.
I was up that way in mid 93 and all those roads, in my opinion, will not be a problem for you or the camper, as long as your setup is good for corrugations.
Kunn to Elquestro, could be done in a 2WD in the dry.
Fitz xing to
tunnel creek is fine, there are a couple of washouts from memory but not bad ones, some corrugation but I would call it a road and wouldn't say bad, some rocky outcrop, but again not bad. I only used 4wd to keep the oil flowing and not add to corrugations, if that is possible.
Broome to BB i found to be a bit more sandy in
places but also corrugated for long lengths, but not anything i would worry about. did not go as far as Kooljaman.
Broome during the winter months is TOURIST season, it can be expensive and packed, I don't think you will have major problems with camping, but there will be lotsa ppl around.
El Questro, I like it, lots on this
forum don't, the actual
camp area can be a bit dusty during the dry, it has it's points but it is a commercial operation, so you have to pay for the privelidge. I was lucky and was able to access the luxury accomodation, now that's nice.
It all depends on what you consider harsh and easy, the majority of those roads will have many ppl on them during the winter months, always check ahead, i beleive there is a cyclone brewing up there at the moment, so late cyclones can affect things, check main roads, they have all the road closures etc.
you'll have a great trip, I am going in late April, can't wait.
Rgds
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Follow Up By: Yo Sam - Wednesday, Feb 11, 2004 at 17:24
Wednesday, Feb 11, 2004 at 17:24
Shortgq,
I will be headed up that way myself in late april, keep a look out for a Hilux with " YO Sam" number plates..
Cheers
Yo Sam
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Follow Up By: shortgq - Thursday, Feb 12, 2004 at 00:24
Thursday, Feb 12, 2004 at 00:24
Yo Sam,
Not a problem, will keep a look out, I'll be in the Short GQ (Mav).
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Follow Up By: Patsy - Saturday, Feb 14, 2004 at 07:50
Saturday, Feb 14, 2004 at 07:50
We did the area in September 2002 and found conditions the same as you describe. We carried a light weight slide on camper which went everywhere with us. No problems even in the most difficult terrain so long as you are sensible. We did get to Kooljaman and the roads were being upgraded from BB northwards. Have heard that it will be sealed (Don't know if its true).
El Questro is a terrific place (we were privileged though as my husband had been there before for work purposes and we did get a bit of special treatment). The main
camp ground was being extended and upgraded at the time also. Should be good now as I have heard a lot of people complain about it in the past. There are plenty of private campsites away from the main one if you like privacy.
We are heading back mid year after doing the CSR.
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