Where to from Karijini

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Karijini National Park

Located in the northwest Pilbara region and covering over 6200 square kilometres, Karijini NP is the second largest national park in Western Australia.

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We are thinking of taking the Grand Central from Uluru to Karijini ( we are from Melbourne) however as we have previously done the Tanami to Broom, Gibb River etc we are not sure which direction to head after Karijini as we do not want to do the same track and do not want to go south from Karijini to Kalgoolie and then Melbourne.

We are planning a trip in July /August of about 6-8 weeks ex Melbourne and return and are open to ideas. We are travelling in a 200 Series Landcruiser and Ultimate camper so roads/tracks are not an issue. I just do not like backtracking or going over previous roads/tracks.

The other alternative trip is Arkaroola/Oodnadatta/Finke/Plenty Hwy/Boulia/Birdsville/Melbourne. We have done the Simpson/Flinders/Kimberleys etc

Would appreciate feedback/suggestions on either route or alternate routes as we are undecided??

Cheers

Wil

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Reply By: Mick O - Thursday, Dec 28, 2017 at 17:12

Thursday, Dec 28, 2017 at 17:12

The Great Central road is a long way about in getting to Karijini. Once there though you could head east through Nullagine and onto the Skull Springs Road to the Telfer Road taking in Eel Pool, Carrawine Gorge and Karlamilyi (Rudall River) National Park. Then pop back onto the Telfer Road and follow it down over the Canning at Well 33 to Alice Springs (it's called the Gary Junction Road once it is east of the Canning) and/or continue east on the Plenty to Boulia and down that way to Melbourne.

Alternately, when in Rudall, you could exit south and then head east on the Talawana Track to the Gary Highway and turn left up to the Gary Junction and then to Alice again as per above.

You're spoilt for choice really.

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Reply By: Life Member - Duncan W (WA) - Thursday, Dec 28, 2017 at 17:19

Thursday, Dec 28, 2017 at 17:19

Rough idea for you from Laverton to Leonora, north to Wiluna, west to Meekatharra, north to Newman turn off the Grt Northern Hwy into Karijini.

Home leg south west out of Karijini to Tom Price and then down the Ashburton Downs Rd turn left down the Asburton Downs Pingandi Rd to Mt Augustus, from here you can do the loop over to the Kennedy Range, take tracks (well maintained roads) to Gascogne Junction and then back east towards the Grt Northern Hwy and then down to Mt Magnet and from there east to the Gold Fields Hwy and back down to Leonora and then east again to Laverton but instead of taking the GCR take the Anne Beadell to Cobber Pede and the southwards home from there.

Enjoy your trip. The above will take you through some really scenic areas.

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Follow Up By: dirvine - Friday, Dec 29, 2017 at 09:57

Friday, Dec 29, 2017 at 09:57

We are sort of doing the 1st leg (Laverton to K) but going out to Coral Bay via Mt Augusta in late Jan Feb. Will be very isolated (and hot) but seeing things in remote areas, Then coming back via old coach road and old Eyre Highway to Melbourne. Ther is lots to see. Just google the areas you travel through and down load the info. I used this as the 1st step. http://www.australiasgoldenoutback.com/docs/default-source/Member-Brochures/gascoyne-murchison-holiday-planner.pdf?sfvrsn=2
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Reply By: cookie1 - Thursday, Dec 28, 2017 at 19:59

Thursday, Dec 28, 2017 at 19:59

A few years ago we did the Kimberley and on the way back went down to Karijini, then down to Newman, topped up and then onto Rudall River and across the Talawana, down to Warburton and then through to Surveyor General Corner. We were fortunate to have had permission to travel through the APY Lands but you could also backtrack from SGC up to Uluru.

As Mick says, spoiled for choice really

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Reply By: Motherhen - Thursday, Dec 28, 2017 at 22:20

Thursday, Dec 28, 2017 at 22:20

Thoroughly recommend the Gary Junction Marble Bar to Papunya Wil. A lovely drive - much nicer, more scenic and better condition than the Great Central or Tanami due to so much less use.Check MyBlogs 2009.

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Reply By: 1154 - Friday, Dec 29, 2017 at 07:29

Friday, Dec 29, 2017 at 07:29

Hi All, Thanks for the replies and the great suggestions. I am now replaning the trip and will update shortly.
Cheers Will

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Follow Up By: Neil & Pauline - Wednesday, Jan 03, 2018 at 13:08

Wednesday, Jan 03, 2018 at 13:08

Go west into mill stream. Well worth the diversion. Can go on the mine road which is about 140klm all dirt. Need to get permit and watch video. Don't wear red or you will stop the trains and they don't like that.
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