Melbourne to Camerons Corner
Submitted: Saturday, Feb 21, 2004 at 21:02
ThreadID:
10697
Views:
3967
Replies:
8
FollowUps:
6
This Thread has been Archived
macandjen
Hi
forum, myself and several of the boys at work have permission from the other half (or should that be halves) for a week trip to Camerons Corner. Yep I know its a long way for a week but we thought we would do it cos we could. We're going 4 up in a GU patrol. My question is can someone give me ideas on a good route to take? We thought
Melbourne -
Mildura -
Broken Hill and so on and then back through
Bourke. Also have the rains up that way affected the area? Any advise greatly appreciated. Planning to go in May - we have Sunday through to Saturday for a time span.
Reply By: GOB & denny vic member - Saturday, Feb 21, 2004 at 22:34
Saturday, Feb 21, 2004 at 22:34
are you going to stop to look around anywhere or just keep driving
steveimagine a 03 gu 4.2tdin the picture
as i am having trouble sizing the picture
AnswerID:
47550
Reply By: TrucksterNT - Sunday, Feb 22, 2004 at 00:34
Sunday, Feb 22, 2004 at 00:34
You'll do it easily and have time to spare. I suggest day1
Broken Hill, Day 2 Cameron (NB no S) Corner. Choose a different way back if you wish.
Check before you go for road conditions as they are closed if it rains and even a section like
Broken Hill to
Tibooburra is not possible to use even in 4wd. I think the fine is in the order of $800 per wheel if you go past the "Road Closed" signs and it is policed too.
AnswerID:
47558
Follow Up By: TrucksterNT - Sunday, Feb 22, 2004 at 08:15
Sunday, Feb 22, 2004 at 08:15
Genuine Aussie blokes!! Ask Mum before you go out .... Don't forget your hanky and be careful at corners and don't talk to strangers LOL Have fun
FollowupID:
309571
Follow Up By: Member -Bob & Lex (Sydney) - Sunday, Feb 22, 2004 at 15:18
Sunday, Feb 22, 2004 at 15:18
TNT,
Broken hill to
Tibooburra is black top!!Regards Bob
Where to next
FollowupID:
309605
Follow Up By: Mad Dog Morgan (Geelong) - Sunday, Feb 22, 2004 at 19:56
Sunday, Feb 22, 2004 at 19:56
You saying they've finally got it sealed all the way. A year ago there was still heaps of cut up dirt after heavy rains, very slow going. BEAM ME UP SCOTTY
Hooroo
Ray
FollowupID:
309623
Follow Up By: duncs - Monday, Feb 23, 2004 at 22:09
Monday, Feb 23, 2004 at 22:09
Hey All and especially Bob and Lex,
I live in
Broken Hill and the Silver City Highway from
Broken Hill to Tib is definately not sealed all the way.
The dirt starts about 12km out of
Broken Hill. There are sections of sealed road along the way but you will find that a little less than half is still unsealed.
That is unless they sealed it last night.
All the best
Duncs.
FollowupID:
309751
Follow Up By: duncs - Monday, Feb 23, 2004 at 22:13
Monday, Feb 23, 2004 at 22:13
Macandjen,
Having said that, the road is in reasonable nick at the moment and it will takke about 4hrs from the
Hill to Tib.
TrucksterNT is about right in his estimation of times and suggested itinery.
Duncs
FollowupID:
309752
Follow Up By: Member -Bob & Lex (Sydney) - Tuesday, Feb 24, 2004 at 11:04
Tuesday, Feb 24, 2004 at 11:04
My apologies I was under the impression it was all sealed. guess I should'nt comment unless I have seen for my self.Regards Bob
Where to next
FollowupID:
309788
Reply By: The Banjo - Sunday, Feb 22, 2004 at 10:16
Sunday, Feb 22, 2004 at 10:16
Guess contributors need to know what you are doing it for - just to drive the outback ? ...fishing ? Shooting ? Pub Crawling? CC seems an odd destination to me....but that's me....we've been there a few times but on the way to B.ville or
Innamincka etc....you can't do much at CC. Guess if the travel itself is the point, doesn't matter much where you go...take plenty of water, spares (2 wheels), some comms gear and drive bloody carefully. The B.
Hill-
Menindee -
Wentworth track would add interest....have a beer with Burke and Wills at the
Menindee pub.
Check out
Depot Glen near
Milparinka - read up on the significance of the place. Why not consider
Innamincka ? You are not far off and that would open up a wealth of possibilities, but a couple days more would be good. Two days up and two back may not leave much time in between.I need red sand under me.
AnswerID:
47572
Reply By: Member - Frank - Sunday, Feb 22, 2004 at 11:56
Sunday, Feb 22, 2004 at 11:56
sugest you spend a night at
tibooburra camping in the rocks its a little more comfortable now days ( national parks building every where ) but still a good
camp
listen to lindy at camerons corner shes local and knows the countryCBS
Cant Bl**dy Sitstill
AnswerID:
47583
Reply By: Crackles - Sunday, Feb 22, 2004 at 21:41
Reply By: Crackles - Sunday, Feb 22, 2004 at 21:41
Reply By: macandjen - Sunday, Feb 22, 2004 at 22:21
Sunday, Feb 22, 2004 at 22:21
Thanks everyone for the information. Yep it is just a drive for the sake of a drive but what the hell. We should have a good time and a few days away from the crap at work is good for the batteries.
AnswerID:
47636
Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Sunday, Feb 22, 2004 at 22:36
Sunday, Feb 22, 2004 at 22:36
You could get there in 1 day if you wanted to.. 1300klms from Melb..
Then just cruise around or do whatever your plannin to do
www.travelmate.com.au
www.nowhereroute.com.au
AnswerID:
47643