Gary Junction
Submitted: Tuesday, Jul 01, 2014 at 22:03
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Sapper D
G,Day members.
Been trying to get as much info as possible about the GJR on all the past threads, but can't find exactly what I'm looking for.-----Heading along that track next week from Alice to
Marble Bar, and using my Hema books/maps etc (-I'm an oldie and not IT savvy) I'm unable to get a detailed look at the actual
Gary Junction.---When we arrive at that
junction is there any directions to Kunnawarritiji.---Jenkins track is listed, but from what I can see, there are a few other tracks heading off in different directions.---i.e south on the
Gary Hwy,etc ---Is Jenkins track shown at all with a sign?, and does it come out north or south of Kunnawarritji on the Canning.
Also was wondering how many days to do it moving along steadily but sensibly with overnight camps----bit of a shame we have to rush it, but can't be helped
Thanks for any help......Sapper D
Reply By: equinox - Tuesday, Jul 01, 2014 at 22:14
Tuesday, Jul 01, 2014 at 22:14
Hi Sapper,
A picture tells a thousand words, 4 pictures maybe more.
Dont go this way - Gary Highway
Callawa Track - Dont go this way
Stop for coffee
Go this way!!!!!!!
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Follow Up By: Sapper D - Tuesday, Jul 01, 2014 at 22:29
Tuesday, Jul 01, 2014 at 22:29
Great stuff equinox....thanks heaps, and your right, a picture explains a lot
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Follow Up By: MUZBRY- Life member(Vic) - Tuesday, Jul 01, 2014 at 22:30
Tuesday, Jul 01, 2014 at 22:30
Gday Equinox
Gee,, even I can understand that ....
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Reply By: Peter_n_Margaret - Wednesday, Jul 02, 2014 at 06:35
Wednesday, Jul 02, 2014 at 06:35
Alice Springs to
Carawine Gorge 5 days.
You won't get out of
Carawine Gorge in less than 4 days :)
Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 Motorhome
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Follow Up By: Tjukayirla Roadhouse - Wednesday, Jul 02, 2014 at 10:23
Wednesday, Jul 02, 2014 at 10:23
I took it as he was in a hurry to get to
Marble Bar, didn't think
Carawine gorge was on the list?
Sapper, Equinox gave you the best answer possible .. :-)
You'll see when you get there, it's pretty straight forward, just as the piccies show.
It's a good fast road for the most part, and also recently graded.
Cheers
Al
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Reply By: B1B2 - Wednesday, Jul 02, 2014 at 17:05
Wednesday, Jul 02, 2014 at 17:05
G'day SapperD,
It's about 1770km from Alice to
Marble Bar. We refuelled at
Kintore, (645km from Alice) which has very unusual opening times. Monday to Friday 9.30,10.30,11.30 - 2.30,3.30,4.30 -- Saturday 9.30, 10.30, 11.30 - Closed Sunday. All subject to the discretion of the attendants. Try to get local info from travellers west to east. A
Police patrol dropped in on us at a
campsite west of
Papunya and told us the fuel information for
Kintore on the HEMA map was not correct.
We also met other
police patrols at
Well 33 and
Carawine Gorge, where they smoked their tyres up on
the pebbles.
5 Days should do it. Head west and keep the 44 gallon drum on your left at the
Gary Junction :-))
Enjoy the trip,
Bill
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Reply By: Motherhen - Wednesday, Jul 02, 2014 at 19:25
Wednesday, Jul 02, 2014 at 19:25
Hi Sapper
I have sent you a message.
Motherhen
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Follow Up By: Sapper D - Wednesday, Jul 02, 2014 at 21:52
Wednesday, Jul 02, 2014 at 21:52
Thanks everyone for your tips, they"ll all help plan the rush trip that much easier---( don't suppose there'd be anything like those great Tjukayirla burgers out there would there--lol)
Thanks again --appreciate it.......Sapper D
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