Road conditions - Mt Ive station to Minnipa, and alternative to Kimba
Submitted: Saturday, Apr 18, 2015 at 17:11
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Member-Heather MG NSW
Hi,
We are hoping to stay at Mt Ive station next week, traveling from
Iron Knob and would like current road conditions on either of the roads I have named above for when we leave to return to the Eyre Highway a few days later.
Haven't rung the station to
check whether they have had rain in the past couple of days as much of SA has had, as I am aware that this will close the roads for a period of time, but plan to do this tomorrow so we can change our plans if necessary.
Just thought someone on EO might have current information they can add, as when i last spoke to the station they hadnt traveled the roads mentioned above for a while. Would like to know not just about whether corrugated, sandy or stony but also whether there are low branches or narrow sections where we would have difficulty towing caravans...Both vans have reasonable ground clearance, and we know to reduce tyre pressure and slow down.
thanks Heather
Reply By: Member - Peter (1) - Sunday, Apr 19, 2015 at 16:58
Sunday, Apr 19, 2015 at 16:58
G'day Heather,
I travelled said road, Mt. Ive to
Minnipa, last November and I too was towing a van. My travels on dirt was from Glendambo to
Kingoonya,
Kingoonya to
Tarcoola via Wilgena Sheep station and back to
Kingoonya then down to Mt. Ive for a five day stay. Great place with great staff, don't forget to visit the Organ pipes, the
lake and the
dam.
The trip from Mt. Ive to
Minnipa was a typical dirt road with a mixture of
limestone rock outcrops, sandy patches and a few tight bends whilst travelling through the ranges (not tight as to cause problems towing, but tight as in oncoming traffic, especially going over hills, keep to the left) I experienced no problems and did not need 4 wheel drive at any time. Travel according to the road conditions and you should have a pleasant drive.
I had intended to stay a day or two at
Pildappa Rock, but it was over run with ants, so travelled on to
Ceduna.
Regards,
Peter (1)
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Follow Up By: Member-Heather MG NSW - Monday, Apr 20, 2015 at 05:59
Monday, Apr 20, 2015 at 05:59
Hi Peter,
Thanks for your reply and the information about the
Minnipa to Mt Ive road which is really helpful.
I was speaking with some of a group of 4WD couples yesterday who called in at
Iron Knob (where we are staying) to have lunch and they were on their way to Mt Ive for a couple of nights. I also spoke to Tanya at the station who said the road would be ok, SA roads show al the roads in the
Gawler ranges region as open. Weather forecast is looking good for the next few days too. So it seems we will get there.
regards,
Heather
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