Kimberley's map?
Submitted: Thursday, Aug 11, 2005 at 12:36
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ChrisB
What's the better map of The
Kimberley's, especially for the GGR?
The DOLA or HEMA?
Same price, same scale, but which is clearer and has the best information?
Reply By: Member - George (WA) - Thursday, Aug 11, 2005 at 14:34
Thursday, Aug 11, 2005 at 14:34
If you are referring to electronic maps go for Hema. The paper Hema maps are also good but won't last as long
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Reply By: Tessysdad - Thursday, Aug 11, 2005 at 16:01
Thursday, Aug 11, 2005 at 16:01
Hi Chris,
I have used the HEMA map and it is fine. If you are looing for detailed information on the area, often with good mud maps and track notes, can I suggest Ron & Viv Moon's book, the
Kimberley - an Adventurer's Guide. I think it is available through this site, but also in all good book stalls. It was most helpful to Jan and I last year.
Mine was beginning to be an old edition so I passed it on to some travellers we met along the way. We'll be getting the latest edition before venturing up that way again.
Happy
camping,
Mike and Jan.
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Follow Up By: ChrisB - Thursday, Aug 11, 2005 at 16:28
Thursday, Aug 11, 2005 at 16:28
I also have Ron & Viv Moon's book, it's great. But I want a proper paper map too.
I use mostly Hema maps myself of the
Vic High Country near where I live but of late have found the Rooftops maps to be clearer and easier to read. Was wondering if the DOLA maps were a good alternative to the Hema ones for the
Kimberley.
Chris
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Reply By: Bob of KAOS - Thursday, Aug 11, 2005 at 16:24
Thursday, Aug 11, 2005 at 16:24
Crikey. I've seen it all now. When I saw the title of the post I thought some sheila had lost her map. When you find the map have a look at the name of the that region near the top of WA (there is no "S")
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Follow Up By: Squizzy - Sunday, Aug 14, 2005 at 08:23
Sunday, Aug 14, 2005 at 08:23
Bob,
A lot of people refer to the
Kimberley as the
Kimberley's because there is an East and West
Kimberley.
You are correct, there is only the
Kimberley, but as above it is affectionately known as the plural version.
Geoff.
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Follow Up By: Bob of KAOS - Tuesday, Aug 16, 2005 at 06:28
Tuesday, Aug 16, 2005 at 06:28
Geoff
you mean like going to the Sydneys (there are North and South Sydneys).
I reckon the people who say Kimberleys imagine that they are referring to a mountain range (like the Snowies, or Himalayas)
I know a lot of people over a long period of time have used the plural, but as a
forum about Australian Travel I think we should try and get geographical information right.
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Follow Up By: Squizzy - Tuesday, Aug 16, 2005 at 07:17
Tuesday, Aug 16, 2005 at 07:17
It all depends on how pedantic we become I guess.
There is also the Flinders Range, but people call it the
Flinders Ranges.
Where do you stop when telling people to stop using their affectionate names for things.
have a good one Bob,
Geoff.
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Follow Up By: Voxson (Adelaide) - Tuesday, Aug 16, 2005 at 07:40
Tuesday, Aug 16, 2005 at 07:40
what about when it is just shear word abuse like.....
Cooper Pedy... (
Coober Pedy).....
Ularoo... (Ayres Rock)....
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Follow Up By: Bob of KAOS - Tuesday, Aug 16, 2005 at 08:00
Tuesday, Aug 16, 2005 at 08:00
Or
Coopers Creek.
Who the f... is or was Ayer? Do we really need to name our landmarks after nobody Poms? Sorry, I mean His Excellency
the Governor of South Australia. Talk about suck.
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Follow Up By: Bob of KAOS - Wednesday, Aug 17, 2005 at 16:32
Wednesday, Aug 17, 2005 at 16:32
Geoff,
I stand corrected. But you should also advise Westprint, Hema and Auslig as they have got it wrong too.
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Reply By: The Explorer - Thursday, Aug 11, 2005 at 16:57
Thursday, Aug 11, 2005 at 16:57
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Reply By: gaza_surveyor - Sunday, Aug 14, 2005 at 21:42