Cameron Corner
Submitted: Thursday, May 18, 2006 at 09:29
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Member - Malcolm P (VIC)
Hello All,
I have had a look at the previous threads but I am looking for some more up to date info from those with recent experiences.
I am planning a trip to
Cameron Corner from
Melbourne in the July school holidays with my 2 sons 9 & 5, Mother and daughter will stay
home to paint the back of the house (got to take that opportunity).
Thing of 7-10 days from start to finish.
I will be taking a off road camper trailer and was curious what I need to be prpared for.
I did the
Oodnadatta Track and up to Finke and then to Alice last year but without a trailer, but finally lost one trye coming
home through the Mareenie Loop.
Yes I deflated the tyres but was just unlucky I guess.
I have a new set of tyres now all be it Bridgestone 694's, so I'm confident up to
Tibooburra.
What do I expect past that?
What do I need to be prpared for?
What should I dfinitely see?
Do I need
UHF radio, GPS etc?
Etc.
Many thanks in anticipation.
Malcolm P.
Reply By: Mark (Geelong) - Thursday, May 18, 2006 at 10:54
Thursday, May 18, 2006 at 10:54
Road conditions vary but road north of
Broken Hill to
Tibooburra is Gravel and may be rough in some
places and from Tiboobura to Camerons Corner is a Formed road in reasonable condition
Pop in at
Milparinka and have a look on way through
Just drive to the conditions , weather should be mild and UHF would be handy
All signposted
well
Enjoy the scenery and say g,day to Bill
Mitchell (Store prop) from Mark in
Geelong
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Reply By: Member - Duncs - Thursday, May 18, 2006 at 11:48
Thursday, May 18, 2006 at 11:48
Malcolm,
The trip to Tib and the corner is very easy.
The Silver City Highway north of
Broken Hill to Tib is about 2/3 sealed now. It is
well maintained but there are a few spots that regularly catch people out. Like the creek just south of
Packsaddle roadhouse. It causes probs mostly for vehicles heading south, it's not overly rough but if it is hit wrong and at speed a rollover is not unusual.
There is lots to see between Tib and Camerons Corner, and a few different roads to take. If you contact National Parks office in
Broken Hill they should be able to give you lots of info. You could talk to them about Mutawingee NP at the same time. It is not far out of your way and is worth a visit.
Also I would recommend a day around
Milparinka. Take the boys and show them all the historic stuff like
Depot Glen etc. You'll be suprised how much they remember. If you have time plan to travel one way via the back roads north of
Silverton. At least for some of it. The western side of the mountains is quite different to the estern side. It is interesting and will break up the trip. It is a lot slower though.
As for communications if you have a CDMA in a car kit you should get coverage most of the way from BH to Tib. A UHF would be useful but there will be plenty of traffic, you shouldn't have to wait long if you need help.
I am in
Broken Hill, Member Message me if you need anymore help.
Duncs
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