2WD DARWIN TO MELBOURNE
Submitted: Sunday, Jul 22, 2001 at 00:00
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John Williamson
I am flying into
Darwin on the 20th Oct 2001 where I will pick up a 2wd campervan. My aim is to be in
Melbourne by the 6th Nov to meet my son at the airport. I would like to visit the top end,
Kakadu,
Litchfield Kimberley the red centre and end in
Melbourne. I appreciate that time is limited and that I will have to cover a lot of
miles, but I would be grateful if anyone has any ideas on itineraries and
places to visit etc. What permits will I need for both national parks and the possible crossing of Aboriginal land in the states of NT, SA, VIC and NSW?
I appreciate that I am limited with a 2wd but any out of way
places accessible by 2wd would be appreciated.
Thanks to all who offer info and advice.
Regards
John
Reply By: Linda - ExplorOz team - Tuesday, Jul 24, 2001 at 00:00
Tuesday, Jul 24, 2001 at 00:00
Hi
John, There are a number of
treks on the site that cover the areas you're talking about. All include what permits and national park fees are payable, so suggest you start there if you haven't already. The
Litchfield trek has just been included. Regards Aboriginal land, for where you can go with a 2wd, you may not need to cross Aboriginal land as its usually 4wd. If you'd like further information, suggest you purchase Discover Australia by 4WD (available in the
Shop on this site) as it covers all the areas you plan to travel to and includes 2wd tracks as
well. Enjoy your trip! Regards, Linda (ExplorOz)
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Reply By: Jim Carroll - Sunday, Aug 05, 2001 at 00:00
Sunday, Aug 05, 2001 at 00:00
John - Further to Linda's reply to your question, I would suggest you include the following as "must sees" on your journey.
Berry Springs and the
Territory Wildlife Park, about 70 Kms south of
Darwin, then on to
Litchfield Park via "the back road" which is
well signposted. The last time I was therre, about 4 years ago, there was about 50 kms of dirt road, but upgrading was in progress, so there is probably less dirt road now. From
Litchfield Park head back towards
Darwin via
Batchelor then on to
Kakadu. After
Kakadu go on to
Katherine and see Edith Falls and
Katherine Gorge. The head for
Alice Springs, but do call into the
Daly Waters Pub which is a short distance off the Highway.
There is a lot to see around
Alice Springs, The Desert Wildlife Park, and other attractions. If you have the time, youj could go to
Kings Canyon and Ayers
Rock via the
Mereenie Loop Road passing the
West Macdonnell Ranges with superb scenery, various gorges etc. There is quita a bit of dirt road and some maps might recommend four wheel drive, but I was over that road in May last year, admittedly in a fourwheel drive, but would not have had any trouble in traversing it in a conventional vehicle.
After Ayers
Rock, you should proceed through
Coober Pedy and on to
Port Augusta in South Australia. I doubt that you would have very much time left at this stage, which is a pity because the
Flinders Ranges which are visible from around
Port Augusta are will worth a visit. From
Port Augusta there are several routes which you could
follow to get you to
Melbourne.
Darwin to
Melbourne would be somewhere in the vicinity of 4000 kilometres, and it is a shame that you have allowed yourself such a limited amount of time in which to explore the "Top End" and "Red Centre", however, have a great trikp.
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