Melbourne to Perth
Submitted: Friday, Aug 08, 2014 at 20:18
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jamdan
Hey all, I'm planning a two to three week trip travelling one way from
Melbourne to
Perth, in mid January next year. I have a Landcruiser 80 series, twin locked, winch, 3 inch lift, very capable car, did a four month trip from
Perth to
Melbourne two years ago, up the West Coast, through the Kimberly's, down through the Centre, back up to
Birdsville, Fraser Island, and
Brisbane, and down the East Coast to
Melbourne. Absolutely amazing trip! So what I'm asking is, what
places do people recommend I see on the way to
Perth? I will be doing the Great Ocean Road, The Otway Ranges, and stopping in
Portland for a day to visit my brother. From there I'm open to suggestions. I'm mostly interested in amazing sights/scenery, and exploring only 4wd accessible destinations. Two to three weeks is a guide only, if it takes four to five, no problem. I have done this trip before, six years ago, but basically drove straight through, very little sight seeing, apart from Eucla (beautiful place), and Kalgoorlie, and virtually no 4wding. Ok, so I think I've given enough information, I look forward to your advice and suggestions.
Cheers
Daryl
Reply By: Member - Megan and Kevin D (AC - Friday, Aug 08, 2014 at 23:14
Friday, Aug 08, 2014 at 23:14
You could consider travelling the Old Eyre Hwy through SA and into WA. Basically, you can leave the bitumen at Nullabor
Homestead and return to it at Madura (roughly speaking). There is plenty to see on the way.
Sorry this isn't detailed advice but a good map of the area will make it clear to you. There are quite a few tracks on this stretch of country so a good map is essential and I wouldn't go without an electronic aid to tell me where I was on the map!
The trip would be best done at some other time though. It would be hideously hot in mid-January and once off the bitumen you may not see another car for a couple of days so here's hoping nothing goes wrong!
All the best.
Megan
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Follow Up By: Member - Megan and Kevin D (AC - Friday, Aug 08, 2014 at 23:17
Friday, Aug 08, 2014 at 23:17
"Nullarbor" not "Nullabor" - apologies!
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Follow Up By: jamdan - Friday, Aug 08, 2014 at 23:57
Friday, Aug 08, 2014 at 23:57
Thanx Magan and Kevin, I have been looking into that track just tonight, a few others I might do also. I'm aware of the temperatures at that time, and will be
well prepared.
Cheers
Daryl
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Follow Up By: jamdan - Friday, Aug 08, 2014 at 23:58
Friday, Aug 08, 2014 at 23:58
*Megan, sorry
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Reply By: Member - Colin E - Saturday, Aug 09, 2014 at 06:07
Saturday, Aug 09, 2014 at 06:07
Daryl have a good look around
Robe
Also just before Balladonia turn left towards Toolina Cove and follow the coast to
Esperance even better head for the coast at Eyre observatory
But expect plenty of bush stripeing
Colin
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Follow Up By: rocco2010 - Saturday, Aug 09, 2014 at 19:33
Saturday, Aug 09, 2014 at 19:33
Toolina Cove is special. For a slightly softer option turn left at Balladonia itself and head down through the
Cape Arid national park to
Israelite Bay.
Cheers
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Reply By: Echucan Bob - Saturday, Aug 09, 2014 at 08:23
Saturday, Aug 09, 2014 at 08:23
From
Portland I'd head NW through Mt Gambier then the Coonawarra for supplies, then perhaps take in the
Border Track as I headed N toward the Riverland Region. Explore along the Murray to
Morgan before heading to
Burra. The small towns of SA along the Goyder line are always worth visiting. From
Orroroo you could side track into the Finders Ranges before reaching
Port Augusta. I'd suggest taking in
Googs Track. If you did it N to S you would head north from PA and turn L to
Tarcoola then down Googs to
Ceduna. If you did it S to N you would need to decide if you travelled west along the Trans Track or headed N to the Ann Beadell. If you have already driven the Ann Beadell you could turn left at Victory Downs and take the road past Mt Connor, Uluru, the GCR etc
If you end up on the Eyre Hwy, a drive down the dog fence before
Yalata is a must. You could then leave the Eyre at the
Head of the Bight and go up through
Cook to Vokes Corner and then the Ann Beadell.
Its going to be warm, but it sounds like you're
well set up.
I wish I had three weeks to mosey west.
All the best for a great trip.
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