Chilling out in Broome

Bob and Lex
I took the Disco. Going from about 7000 on the odo to 14000 was a good run in for it. The original rear springs are stuffed as I towed the trailer with all the fuel for three acompanying petrol vehicles plus water as far as the start of the SBJT.
The cost of shipping is $1302.40. It seems a lot but when you allow for cost of fuel, depreciation of vehicle, the extra four days it gives you, and the lack of hassle it starts to look like a bargain.

Mac1
getting the permits took many months of planning - four sep lots required. To go to the AP lands (Fregon, Amata, Pip) we had to have a legitimate reason and a sponsor, in our case to visit various art centres.
To visit Wingellina and Blackstone was perhaps even harder- apparently of many requests considered ours was the only one granted, again for the same purpose. While at Wingellina the local administrator, Rob Kopa, arranged for us to be escorted to SG corner.
The SBJT was in reasonable condition. We camped about 10 km north of the start and completed it in an easy day of driving, camping the next night some 30 km west of Kintore. It was in much better condition than when I last used it several years ago.

Perf,
south of Warakurna there was some construction underway which was transforming bits of the road into the best dirt road I've ever seen. Other parts as you head south are pretty rough in places. Once you turn left the WA part is quite rough until you reach Pipalyatjara. From here to Fregon it is well maintained. No big drama at any stage, and certainly not the worst road around.

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Melissa,
it was a great trip. I've been flat out since getting back and barely had time to think about it. I certainly will put it all together with photos as soon as I can - althouigh I am heading back to the Alice in July :-) so it might be a little while