Comment: Outback Way
Submitted: Saturday, Jan 04, 2014 at 20:21
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Maggsie
Leaving Boyup Brook for the
Outback Way Track on July 12. Vehicle 2013 Ford Ranger (set-up for serious 4x4) towing a Track Topaz offroad van. The four part journey is the
Outback Way to
Cairns, the rig will be left at a friends place not far from
Cairns for 4 weeks while I fly back to work for 4 weeks. The second leg is from 7th September departing
Cairns with another couple, taking in the
Creb track (minus the van and weather permitting) and then the Telegraph track to the Cape returning to
Cairns 26th September. Fly back to
Perth and then back to work. Third leg is
Cairns to
Melbourne including a brief stopover in the Hunter Valley to visit my wifes brothers,nieces and nephews. leave the rig in Shepparton while I do the work thing. Fourth leg
Melbourne to Boyup via the Baroosa, Waikerie,
Streaky Bay etc. Looking forward to all the planned and unplanned events.
Reply By: Member - Tony (ACT) - Sunday, Jan 05, 2014 at 08:42
Sunday, Jan 05, 2014 at 08:42
We did the first leg of the
Outback Way to
Alice Springs last year. This year we will do the remainder, Alice to
Cairns.
First leg towing the Coota Camper, the second with the Lotus Trooper. like you looking forward to it
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Start of Outback Way.
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Reply By: Maggsie - Sunday, Jan 05, 2014 at 09:21
Sunday, Jan 05, 2014 at 09:21
Hello Tony,
thanks for your reply.Is there anything that stands out on the trip, good or bad, your info regarding the conditions etc. will be appreciated.
Regards
Maggsie
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Follow Up By: Member - Tony (ACT) - Sunday, Jan 05, 2014 at 15:08
Sunday, Jan 05, 2014 at 15:08
Nothing bad at all, a very nice trip, plenty of good
camp sites spread along the GCR, worth a visit to the weather station at Giles.
Drop into the visitors centre at
Laverton to get the latest road conditions, and the store there is not to bad as well.
If you can get the info on all the marked interest sites its worth calling into them as they help to give a better understanding of the surrounding's.
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Follow Up By: Tjukayirla Roadhouse - Tuesday, Jan 07, 2014 at 14:14
Tuesday, Jan 07, 2014 at 14:14
G'day Maggsie,
You can also post a question here and we can give you the latest road conditions. We also keep the road conditions up to date on our website, or give us a call on 08 90371108
Cheers
Al
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Reply By: Maggsie - Monday, Jan 06, 2014 at 10:17
Monday, Jan 06, 2014 at 10:17
Tony,
thanks for the info, just want July to hurry up and arrive.
Regards
Maggsie
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Reply By: Member - VickiW - Monday, Jan 06, 2014 at 20:05
Monday, Jan 06, 2014 at 20:05
Hi Maggsie,
Sounds like a great trip. I'd recommend a side trip to
Baird Bay from
Streaky Bay - swimming with the dolphins & especially the seals is magical (even if cold). Also, the NSW south coast is magic - as long as you are outside summer school holidays - with too many lovely campsites to choose from. Some trips between the coast & the mountains in this stretch could keep you happy for a long time.
Looking forward to hearing about your trip.
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Reply By: Maggsie - Tuesday, Jan 07, 2014 at 18:03
Tuesday, Jan 07, 2014 at 18:03
Thanks Vicki,
we were in
Baird Bay about 4 years ago, it is well worth a visit. Might venture even further down and hopefully catch a fish or two.
Regards
Maggsie
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