Normanton to Coen -shortest/best route
Submitted: Wednesday, Jul 16, 2014 at 20:24
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Member - Bill13
We will be leaving
Normanton and going to
Cape York and was after information on the Drumduff and Dixie Road that goes from Dunbar Stn through to Artemis Stn which is about 40klm north of the
Hann River Roadhouse. This shortcut if road conditions are acceptable would save us
miles. I am sure other travellers would have looked at this route, just hoping someone would give us
feedback.
We will be towing an off road van as
well and are used to rough conditions.
Bill
Reply By: Member - Frank P (NSW) - Wednesday, Jul 16, 2014 at 20:40
Wednesday, Jul 16, 2014 at 20:40
If you're thinking of crossing the
Mitchell River at Dunbar with a van, I'd suggest think again or investigate. It's a wet sandy crossing, treacherous and there was nothing there to help you choose a line. We were there a few years ago and there was a
sign up - $1000 per recovery with a vehicle on the northern side awaiting customers.
We went further east and crossed at Gamboola.
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Member - Bill13 - Wednesday, Jul 16, 2014 at 20:52
Wednesday, Jul 16, 2014 at 20:52
Frank,
Thanks for your reply. I am thinking and investigating about this route hence the reason for the post.
I did phone Dunbar Stn and they said the crossing was able to be crossed and they have seen a lot of traffic passing through that way but could not comment on the road conditions after that.
I shall have a look at the Gamboola route as an alternative.
Bill
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