Travel into Western Australian Deserts

Submitted: Thursday, Apr 01, 2004 at 18:21

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Oztraveler2004

G'day All,
I am planning an extensive trip into the Western Australian Deserts in May and June 2004. I will be traveling the roads that Len Bedeall and his Gunbarrel Constuction Party bulldozed. Is there anybody that may want to travel these roads during this time. I will be traveling the Canning Stock Route, Talawana Track, Gary Junction Road, Sandy Blight Junction Road, Connie Sue Hwy, Gary Hwy, Anne Beadell Hwy, Wapet Road and the Old Gunbarrel Hwy. I am looking for a companion (male or female) or another vehicle to accompany me. If you have any interest please respond.

Also anyone that may have any advise for travel on these roads please let me know. Anything thing is appreciated.

Thanks in advance for your advise/response

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Reply By: Rod W - Friday, Apr 02, 2004 at 09:12

Friday, Apr 02, 2004 at 09:12

Oztraveller, do you live here in Australia?

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Follow Up By: Oztraveler2004 - Friday, Apr 02, 2004 at 16:29

Friday, Apr 02, 2004 at 16:29

No. Why do you ask?

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Reply By: Eric Experience. - Friday, Apr 02, 2004 at 23:34

Friday, Apr 02, 2004 at 23:34

Oztraveler.
What you are proposing is not very pratical. hence the question, I suggest you try something a little easyer for you first attempt, we are constantly helping visitors but you must be prepared to learn the local conditions before driving huge distances.
Eric.

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Follow Up By: Oztraveler2004 - Wednesday, Apr 07, 2004 at 16:05

Wednesday, Apr 07, 2004 at 16:05

Thanks Eric for the reply. I realize this is a great distance and is not for the novice. I have been to Australia 6 times and have been preparing for over 5 years to travel into the Western Australia Deserts. I feel I have the necessary skills and preparation to complete this journey. Again thank you for your advise and concern. I will take it under advisement.

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Reply By: Coops (Pilbara) - Saturday, Apr 03, 2004 at 04:42

Saturday, Apr 03, 2004 at 04:42

G'day Oztraveller
That area is under siege at the moment with some torrential downpours and cyclones. May will possibly be a little early for these areas. I am particularly talking of CSR, Wapet Rd, Gary Junction & Talawana especially.
I myself had planned on seeing Rudall River National Park in May but we have had to postpone until June.

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Follow Up By: Oztraveler2004 - Wednesday, Apr 07, 2004 at 16:07

Wednesday, Apr 07, 2004 at 16:07

Thanks Coops foir the heads up on the weather. I will be checking on the conditions during now to May.

Thanks Again
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Reply By: dave487 - Saturday, Apr 03, 2004 at 22:40

Saturday, Apr 03, 2004 at 22:40

Hi OZ
I am also planning to do the Anne Beadell Hwy next year ,then up the CSR and in the Kimberlies.I am also interested in finding other vehicles to travel with.I am from Melbourne.You can email me if you like on dhauser@optusnet.com.au if you like
Dave

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