Gary Hwy VS CSR...Which Way...HELP

Submitted: Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 18:52

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Member - Phil F (WA)

Hello peeps..Well just about made our minds up i think as we are running out of time...We first thought of doing the CSR from Wiluna to well 23/24 then onto Newman...Guess what looks like we may not be hehe

Instead it looks more like :

Wiluna to Everad Junction
Gary hwy to Windy Corner
Talawana Trek to Newman...

I need to know what the road is really like so if anyone has done this trip or been on the roads in question i could really do with your coments as to how much spinifex is around and road conditions overall be for we head off next week...

I have put several forums in latley trying to make up our mind which way to go..I still feel like doing the CSR but have been told from Wiluna to well 23/24 the sandunes are very very steep so if anyone has done that trip as well i would like to know what you think....

Where all packed and roaring to go as you an imagine the excitment he he...

We just want to make the right descion and im more confused than ever....

The reason for so many questions is we are on our own...1 4wd ...I donot want to be wandering aroound out there like a lost sheep ...Its warming up out there...

So please any information would be very handy indeed...There's nothing worse than breaking down in the middle of nowhere...It could cost a lot of money to get back to civilisation...

Cheers all...looking forward to your coments as always...

Phil

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Reply By: Alick & Willemina from Murchison Safari's - Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 19:30

Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 19:30

Hi Phill, Give me a ring on 0418930340 I am sure I can give you some good advice re. this subject . We have just returned from the area after our 17th. trip there. Alick

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Follow Up By: Member - Phil F (WA) - Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 20:44

Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 20:44

Thanks Alick...Appreciate all the advice and have taken notice...Will have to catch up one day....

Look foward to it..

Cheers

Phil

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Reply By: Crackles - Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 22:26

Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 22:26

Gaday Phil. The Gary hwy up to Windy corner is a remote area experience that at this time of the year you may be lucky to see anybody on, so flying solo has it's risks. The track is often very eroded & overgrown in places & when I went it left me with with lots of deep scratches in the duco. (Nice dark 100 series you have)
The Canning is a totally different trip. The country changes all the time & there is so much more to see, history, water holes & aboriginal art.
The difference between the two is the Gary is a remote transit route for most people that takes a few days. The Canning is a destination that takes a few weeks.
If you do not feel experienced enough to drive on the steep sand dunes, you could possibly book a spot on Alick's next trip.
Cheers Craig....................
HZJ105

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Follow Up By: Member - Phil F (WA) - Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 23:18

Thursday, Sep 30, 2004 at 23:18

Hello Craig...Gee thanks mate for getting back to me so soon...With so many members here i thought alot more would have done the CSR...That or they have nothing to say....

Point taken Craig...I just got off the phone from Alick and he's convinced me to do the CSR...I'm still very worried about that Savory Creek ...you laugh i guess but bugger me i dont feel like siting in the creek waiting for someone to pull me out ...he he ...All jokes aside it should be fun ...I'm sure i'll be sweating crossing that creek...Betterr take the digi camera along so you all get a laugh....Just hope my beast will do the job...

Thanks again Craig...Perhaps we can meet up one day...I would like that..

Cheers

Phil

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Follow Up By: Crackles - Friday, Oct 01, 2004 at 19:26

Friday, Oct 01, 2004 at 19:26

Don't sweat about the Savory creek. If it is flowing just speak to other travellers asking where they crossed. (often a 44 gallon drum is used as a marker) Walk the crossing to pick a route, let a bit of air out of the tyres & you should have no trouble. I've seen a fully loaded Oka cross with a blown front diff so it's difficulty is probably over rated due to it's remoteness. If it is exceptionally deep just camp a day & wait for the next traveller.
Seeing you drive the best outback 4x4 ever made you'll have no trouble ;-)) Have fun, cheers Craig. HZJ105....................

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