Beadell Tracks Trip July 2005

Submitted: Friday, Dec 17, 2004 at 12:10

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signman

Hi all,
Expressions of interest are sought for doing a Beadell trip. Plan at this stage is after the NSW school holidays- the latter part of July 2005.
Proposed route from Coober Pedy- Anne Beadell- Connie Sue- Warburton- Old Gunbarrel- Ayers Rock. Estimated duration 10 days.
We have had a bit of Outback touring, including Simpson crossing, CSR, Flinders & Gammon Ranges, most of SA deserts and even a full mainland circumnavigtion.
Well prepared vehicle with HF facilities. Located SW Sydney NSW.
Another 1 or 2 vehicles would make the trip safer..and more interesting.
We, SWMBO and me, are easy to get along with and enjoy our trips.
I have done quite a bit of research on fuel availablity and conditions with camp sites.
Let me know via forum if you're half keen- and we can communicate via email.
Signman

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Reply By: Squizzy - Friday, Dec 17, 2004 at 12:31

Friday, Dec 17, 2004 at 12:31

Signman,

We did exactly the same route this year, and we took 17 days to complete it, although two days were rest days.

Did you know fuel is available at Ilkurlka roadhouse?
They need prior warning though.

Geoff.

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Follow Up By: signman - Friday, Dec 17, 2004 at 13:10

Friday, Dec 17, 2004 at 13:10

Hi Squizzy
Yes- I am aware of the fuel situation at Ilkurlka 'roadhouse' .
The intended days from Coober Pedy would be:
Tallaringa Well/Emu/ Vokes Hill/ Un-named Conseration Park/ Somewhere/ Neales Jnctn/ Waterfall Gorge/ On the Gunbarrel/ Giles/ Ayers Rock.
Average distances on the 'desert'sections about 140km per day with time to check out places of interest incl. Ground Zero/Beadell history/ Serpentine/ Plane crash etc.
Your comments and information (especially 'must not miss' points) would be welcome!!
Thanks
Signman

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Follow Up By: signman - Wednesday, Dec 22, 2004 at 08:54

Wednesday, Dec 22, 2004 at 08:54

G'day Squizzy
Could you please contact me by email at
op.support@tsn.cc

I need some information on permits and access from Warburton to Old Gunbarrel.

Thanks
David

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Reply By: Member- Rox (WA) - Friday, Dec 17, 2004 at 14:29

Friday, Dec 17, 2004 at 14:29

Make sure you buy a Kangaroo tail from the Iluka r/h $3.50 & cook it traditionly in the fire.

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Reply By: Des Lexic - Saturday, Dec 18, 2004 at 16:36

Saturday, Dec 18, 2004 at 16:36

signman, I'm travelling through that area in August so I'll ask a favour. Can you please smooth out the corrugations and clear the scrub away from the side of the track please.
PS don't forget your permits.

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