Punmu WA

Submitted: Sunday, Sep 04, 2005 at 20:30

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Willem

Looking at refuelling at Punmu on our desert trek next year (if we can still afford to drive somewhere).

Has anyone stopped there for diesel recently?

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Reply By: Footloose - Sunday, Sep 04, 2005 at 20:56

Sunday, Sep 04, 2005 at 20:56

Only 190K to Well 33. You must be coming in from the west, or planning to do some wandering around ?

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Follow Up By: Willem - Sunday, Sep 04, 2005 at 21:09

Sunday, Sep 04, 2005 at 21:09

Yes, will be coming in from west via Nullagine and Carawine Gorge and places inbetween. From Punmu I want to go left along Wapet Road and also do a detour to Gwenneth Lakes before returning to the Wapet Road and heading for 80 Mile Beach.

I am busy printing maps out at the moment. Would like to go NOW but have to wait until mid June before setting off on another 3 month trek

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Reply By: Footloose - Sunday, Sep 04, 2005 at 23:12

Sunday, Sep 04, 2005 at 23:12

Willem, I do wish you wouldn't mention such exotic spots. Took me 5 mts looking at the map to find out where Gwenneth Lakes are :) I take it there's something there that shall remain unmentioned ?
I did hear that the Wapet track had suffered some damage this year also. Just what or how extensive I don't know. Perhaps someone could throw some light on this.

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Follow Up By: Willem - Monday, Sep 05, 2005 at 18:35

Monday, Sep 05, 2005 at 18:35

Ahhh Jim, I only saw that Gwenneth Lakes were there when I studied the map and said to myself....... Gotta go there!!! :o)

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Follow Up By: Footloose - Monday, Sep 05, 2005 at 18:43

Monday, Sep 05, 2005 at 18:43

I was surprised to find it on a resources in Wa document. It seems that there's something in that area but don't expect to pick any up off the ground. No doubt there will be signs of aboriginal habitation somewhere around. On the other hand it may well be just an overgrown shot line that ends up disappearing over the horizon.
Look on the bright side. If you get stuck at least one outside person knows where you were heading :))

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Reply By: Richard Kovac - Monday, Sep 05, 2005 at 02:35

Monday, Sep 05, 2005 at 02:35

Willem
we went past last month on signs of welcome but is shown on the map as having fuel, meet up with the RT driver he said he had taken 30000 l there on the way to well 33

Like i sed no signs only arow to Punmu ( the same as any other town)

Richard

Try 08 91769006 thats there number

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Follow Up By: Willem - Monday, Sep 05, 2005 at 18:37

Monday, Sep 05, 2005 at 18:37

Thanks Richard

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Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Monday, Sep 05, 2005 at 10:38

Monday, Sep 05, 2005 at 10:38

Hi Willem,

Just spoke to a friend who went thru there last month.

they said Punmu has diesel, a store that opens fixed hours, and the Administrator who can be contacted via Richards phone number above. They said the administrator is a very helpful guy who lives just outside the community and they recommend the place.

Cheers
phil

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Follow Up By: Willem - Monday, Sep 05, 2005 at 18:40

Monday, Sep 05, 2005 at 18:40

Thanks Phil. Hopefully we will still be able to get there next year. If fuel is $2 a litre locally it should be $3 a litre there lol

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Reply By: Coops (Kalgoorlie) - Monday, Sep 05, 2005 at 10:39

Monday, Sep 05, 2005 at 10:39

never heard of anyone having trouble there Willem with a few friends calling in.
There's a shop number (I may have it somewhere) that would pay to keep with you and don't count on weekends perhaps.

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