White Gums Motel, Alice Springs?
Submitted: Tuesday, Jun 23, 2015 at 21:49
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An old favourite for a stop over. Seems to have disappeared- no phone or internet response. Anyone know the story?
Nats.
Reply By: dindy - Wednesday, Jun 24, 2015 at 18:28
Wednesday, Jun 24, 2015 at 18:28
I am based in
Darwin for work and interestingly I overheard a conversation between two of my workmates this morning discussing this very subject. Seems that the White Gums is now private accommodation. This may be unconfirmed as both of these people used to stay there on working trips but have not been there for some time.
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Follow Up By: nats - Wednesday, Jun 24, 2015 at 19:02
Wednesday, Jun 24, 2015 at 19:02
Thanks, Dindy.
Nats.
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Follow Up By: Member - Neil L1 - Thursday, Jun 25, 2015 at 00:12
Thursday, Jun 25, 2015 at 00:12
I have been past it a few times over the past several years and it is definitely closed to the general public. Pity really, Sunday soup and damper in the winter was always a treat.
Neil
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Reply By: Ozrover - Sunday, Jun 28, 2015 at 13:16
Sunday, Jun 28, 2015 at 13:16
New owners turned the White Gums Motel into private accomodation a year or so ago, use to stay there on days off from Mt Dare.
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Reply By: vk1dx - Sunday, Jun 28, 2015 at 13:49
Sunday, Jun 28, 2015 at 13:49
Same name and listed on booking.com. 17 Gap Rd. Is that it?
White Gum Motel, 3 stars 17 Gap Road, 0870 Alice Springs,
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Follow Up By: Ozrover - Sunday, Jun 28, 2015 at 13:55
Sunday, Jun 28, 2015 at 13:55
That's it Phil...
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Follow Up By: nats - Sunday, Jun 28, 2015 at 14:07
Sunday, Jun 28, 2015 at 14:07
Yes, it is still present on some of the booking sites etc. but it is clearly no longer. It is a shame - it was good value and in a good location. Does anyone have a recommendation for something similar in Alice ie reasonable price, reasonably central, secure and with kitchenette facilities?
Thanks,
Nats.
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Follow Up By: vk1dx - Sunday, Jun 28, 2015 at 14:26
Sunday, Jun 28, 2015 at 14:26
Last time there w stayed at the Swagmans Rest. Nice big fence to keep the whatsits out and close to town. Clean, comfortable, warm and a good shower. Nothing special and not a lot of room for caravans. We only had a small T-van and it was fine.
Phil
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