Warburton Track/K1 line to Poeppel Corner.
Submitted: Saturday, Jun 10, 2023 at 23:47
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Stephen H15
Looking for opinions on this way to the Corner. Hope to be in
Birdsville late Sept./early Oct. this year. have 2013 Mazda BT-50 auto but gearchange problems rule out a direct shot from
Birdsville over the dunes. 80-litre tank, will carry extra 50 litres, 2 spare tyres, the usual extras. Is it an easier drive running "parallel" to the dunes along K1 or not much difference? I realise that
Warburton Creek can be dodgy or even no-go, depending on weather, etc. I was also looking at driving down to Mungeranie and filling up before trying as it is approx. 100 kms. closer to the Corner than from
Birdsville. Sound reasonable or over-worry? By the way, towing nothing. Will be tenting. Cheers for any suggestions.
Reply By: Member - McLaren3030 - Sunday, Jun 11, 2023 at 06:55
Sunday, Jun 11, 2023 at 06:55
Hi Stephen,
No matter which road you take, in order to reach Poeppels corner, you will be travelling over some dunes. If your vehicle is “not up to it”, I would strongly recommend that you do not attempt it. If you have to be “rescued” by the big MAN from
Birdsville, it will be a very costly exercise, not to mention the potential of being stranded for possibly a couple of days.
Do you have some sort of remote communication capability? Can you carry enough food but more importantly water for a few days in case your vehicle becomes disabled?
You really need to seriously think about whether you should be doing this trip, or get your vehicle repaired before doing the trip.
Macca.
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