Mataranka to Karumba via Boroloola
Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 17, 2019 at 19:57
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Trying to find latest info on fuel stops along this trek. Appears to be one at Ngukurr and Lorella Station and Boroloola but cant find anything about rest of trek. Would be grateful for any up to date info.
Reply By: Ozi M - Thursday, Apr 18, 2019 at 09:29
Thursday, Apr 18, 2019 at 09:29
Hi,
I was there last year,
Lorella Springs is for emergency use only, they clearly state that they are not a service station and only have fuel so that people do not get stuck.
They apologise for the price but they have to drive to
Cape Crawford to refill their own vehicles and the costs are added to the fuel they sell.
Roper Bar was permanently closed, old age had caught up with them, it had been on the market for awhile with no takers so they closed it.
Should get fuel at Ngukurr (
check times),
Borroloola,
Hells Gate,
Doomadgee and
Burketown.
A few gerry cans might help if you are towing or like to take side tracks
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Follow Up By: Motherhen - Sunday, Apr 21, 2019 at 15:54
Sunday, Apr 21, 2019 at 15:54
Lorella Springs must have changed their fuel
services. In 2016 they told me, with no mention of restrictions:
"Yes we do have fuel at Lorella, but we are $3 a litre. It is 275 KMS from
Roper Bar, and 180 KMS from
Borroloola – your closest options for fuel around our area. We are closed during the wet season."
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