MT Augustus via Mullewa and Murchison

Submitted: Monday, Apr 04, 2016 at 21:37
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Hope to do this trip in late April 2016. Interested to find out what the roads and crossings are like. Is it suitable for small semi offroad caravan? Tug is standard 120 series Prado. This question obviously relates to the unsealed sections. Look forward to hearing from someone who has done this trip. Cheers
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Reply By: Motherhen - Monday, Apr 04, 2016 at 23:39

Monday, Apr 04, 2016 at 23:39
Not a problem Kevin. The road between Mount Augustus and Landor is quite stony and can be hard on tyres. We did it years ago with a little old wind up caravan.

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Follow Up By: Member - Kevin S12 - Monday, Apr 04, 2016 at 23:47

Monday, Apr 04, 2016 at 23:47
Thanks Motherhen, your input on this site is always appreciated
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Reply By: Member - J&A&KK - Tuesday, Apr 05, 2016 at 09:47

Tuesday, Apr 05, 2016 at 09:47
Hi Kevin. You should not have any problems at all. We have had two trips through the area in the last two years with 150Prado and Kimberley Karavan. Travelled Ullewarra Rd, Cobra Dairy Creek Rd and Landor Mt Augustus Rd. All reasonable gravel roads and usually well maintained. They can be rough at times depending on when last graded. Roads are used by road trains moving cattle so be prepared. As MH says roads can be stony and are thrown up by passing trucks, cars etc. However none of those roads were busy when we drove them in June/July period. Enjoy.
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Follow Up By: Member - Kevin S12 - Tuesday, Apr 05, 2016 at 18:12

Tuesday, Apr 05, 2016 at 18:12
Thanks for your input John
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Reply By: Member - J&A&KK - Tuesday, Apr 05, 2016 at 09:50

Tuesday, Apr 05, 2016 at 09:50
Forgot to suggest that you check road conditions with Murchison and Gascoyne shires before you go. Also I find that asking the locals, at the places you stop, about road conditions to be very helpful.
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Reply By: Member-Heather MG NSW - Tuesday, Apr 05, 2016 at 12:43

Tuesday, Apr 05, 2016 at 12:43
Hi Kevin,

Here is a link to the blog I wrote of our trip to Mt Augustus a few years ago. We were towing a 20 ft Jayco outback starcraft caravan and did it without any issues.
http://www.exploroz.com/Members/145028.750/6/2013/Mt_Augustus_-_interesting_dirt_roads__water_crossings__strenuous_walks__great_scenery__.aspx
I hope you find it interesting and it helps to answer your question.
regards,
Heather
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Follow Up By: Member - Kevin S12 - Tuesday, Apr 05, 2016 at 18:15

Tuesday, Apr 05, 2016 at 18:15
Thanks Heather, I will check it out
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