Kiwirrkurra to Balgo - anyone driven this route?

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Peter_n_Margaret

Kiwirrkurra to Balgo - anyone driven this route?
Comments? Tips?
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Peter
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Reply By: IvanTheTerrible - Friday, Feb 16, 2024 at 21:41

Friday, Feb 16, 2024 at 21:41

Couple of years ago. Real easy drive with only one tight creek crossing.

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Follow Up By: Peter_n_Margaret - Friday, Feb 16, 2024 at 22:15

Friday, Feb 16, 2024 at 22:15

Ta.
Looks like it carefully avoids all the dunes and could have been made with 2WDs?
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Follow Up By: IvanTheTerrible - Saturday, Feb 17, 2024 at 16:58

Saturday, Feb 17, 2024 at 16:58

90% of the dunes are at the south end south of Lake Mackay and all had solid roads put over them by a mining company. The gully/stream I mention would be the only place a 2wd would have an issue. Very pretty drive. Be aware the southern edge of the lake is a campsite for a lot of grey nomads in winter and they dont like strangers

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Reply By: John Baas - Saturday, Feb 17, 2024 at 00:16

Saturday, Feb 17, 2024 at 00:16

A bit dated now but see my trip report from 2018. ThreadID: 136928 Cheers. JB.

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Follow Up By: Member - Jim S1 - Saturday, Feb 17, 2024 at 08:05

Saturday, Feb 17, 2024 at 08:05

Here 'tis .... I think !!
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Jim

https://www.exploroz.com/forum/136928/trip-report---balgo-to-kiwirrkurra-track

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Follow Up By: Peter_n_Margaret - Saturday, Feb 17, 2024 at 08:26

Saturday, Feb 17, 2024 at 08:26

Thanks John and Jim.
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Reply By: Member - David & Kerry W - Tuesday, Feb 20, 2024 at 09:09

Tuesday, Feb 20, 2024 at 09:09

Peter_n_Margaret.

Couple of years ago went N to S on this road, good drive very interesting. Met one local who drives there and back once a week in 2wd, Few slow bits but basically a great drive. If I did it again I would go S to N then from Balgo take the road to Lake Gregory (near N end of the airstrip) looks real interesting. Pity it is so far from home - love that country!
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Follow Up By: Peter_n_Margaret - Tuesday, Feb 20, 2024 at 10:42

Tuesday, Feb 20, 2024 at 10:42

Thanks David and Kerry. Sounds worthwhile.
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Peter

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Reply By: equinox - Tuesday, Feb 20, 2024 at 13:41

Tuesday, Feb 20, 2024 at 13:41

I'd strongly suggest to visit Wilson Glen, on the eastern side of the Stansmore Range. Hardly anyone knows its there. Pools of water etc...

You will need permission.

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Follow Up By: Peter_n_Margaret - Tuesday, Feb 20, 2024 at 13:58

Tuesday, Feb 20, 2024 at 13:58

Thanks Alan. Looks special.
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Peter
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EDIT: Is there a track Alan?
Peter

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Follow Up By: equinox - Tuesday, Feb 20, 2024 at 20:26

Tuesday, Feb 20, 2024 at 20:26

There's no formal track in, no.
There a shotline (south side) that will take you east a fair way then you will be on your own. I haven't been for a while however if there was one or two groups in per year there may be a good enough line to follow in.

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