Chambers Pillar Access

Submitted: Monday, Nov 07, 2005 at 11:30

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Trevor W(Brisbane)

Friend just been to Alice and around near the Rock. He was told at the Rock that access to Chambers Pillar is now only possible via an Escorted Tour
I was there 3 years ago and will one day return hopefully to camp at the Camp Site near bye and take in the sollitude of this beautifull place once more.Can anyone who has been there lately tell me about accessing the track in through the station area. Thanks

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Reply By: Squizzy - Monday, Nov 07, 2005 at 11:53

Monday, Nov 07, 2005 at 11:53

Trevor,

Access to Chambers Pillar is still open to individuals through Maryvale Station on the Old Ghan Line track.

I hope this answers your query.

Geoff.

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Follow Up By: scoof - Monday, Nov 07, 2005 at 12:09

Monday, Nov 07, 2005 at 12:09

Yeh a friend of mine camped there in July .great place.
Regards Scoof

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Reply By: mfewster - Monday, Nov 07, 2005 at 19:05

Monday, Nov 07, 2005 at 19:05

About 8 days ago I was returning to Alice along the Stuart highway and pulled into the access road to Chambers Pillar to have a sleep. There is a gate at the beginning of the turnoff. It was closed, as you would expect, but nothing to indicate that access was now banned through here. Can't say I have seen anything in Alice Springs news saying access has been closed for individuals??

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Reply By: lindsay - Monday, Nov 07, 2005 at 20:28

Monday, Nov 07, 2005 at 20:28

You might be confused. There is a track that goes along the north east corner of rainbow valley to the rail line then south beside the line to idracowa station boundary. The track then turns east then south to join up with the track from maryvale station. They might be refering to this track as it can only be accessed by a tour operator who operates there regularly.

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Reply By: 120scruiser - Monday, Nov 07, 2005 at 21:28

Monday, Nov 07, 2005 at 21:28

We went there in early October.
We left Alice, then down to Rainbow valley, we turned off the Stuart HW and went along the Hugh River Stock Route. We then accessed Chambers Pillar via Maryvale Station.
Hope this helps.

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Reply By: Member- Rox (WA) - Monday, Nov 07, 2005 at 23:10

Monday, Nov 07, 2005 at 23:10

I was there in eary September, ALice down the old Gahn, Via Maryvalle Station, Finke, Lamberts Centre & Kalgura. There is a sign that says no access beyond Chambers piller, so that is what he may be refering to. You have to go back to maryvalle Stn 40 km return.

There is also an acces ladder/walkway to the base now which in my opinion destroies the pic's at sunset.

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Follow Up By: Squizzy - Tuesday, Nov 08, 2005 at 13:38

Tuesday, Nov 08, 2005 at 13:38

Rox,

You are correct, there is no access beyond Chambers Pillar, but the access to the Pillar is still open to one and all from Maryvale Station.

Geoff.

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