Guys I need your help
Submitted: Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 00:17
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kimprado
Guys I need some help
Here is the conundrum:
A certain person on this site has invited me to visit a rather remote area of the
Simpson desert.
A mate wants to travel to
Cook town and then go North (to God know's where).
I'm interested in the back blocks of Arnhem Land.
Before we start, I'm not interested in how to get to the above locations, what I need to do or any advice regarding preparation. I'm familiar with the territory.
Without due consideration, which of the three options would you chose?
Please don't come back to me with mother statements ( I'm a deeply senitive person).
Looking forward to your response.
Regards
Kim
Reply By: CLC50 - Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 06:53
Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 06:53
Hi Kimprado.
Well all I can say is be prepared for the unexpected,Carry a Stat Phone,you can rent one these Days,Join RACQ Utra Care,Have your vehicle Serviced,Carry extra
water hoses.@ spare Tyes
Have a great Time
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Follow Up By: Leroy - Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 08:54
Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 08:54
"Before we start, I'm not interested in how to get to the above locations, what I need to do or any advice regarding preparation. I'm familiar with the territory"
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Follow Up By: Member - Andrew W (SA) - Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 18:07
Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 18:07
RACQ Ultra Care but only if you're vehicle weighs less than their limit (laden) - is that 2.5T? and then only if <120 k's from contractor's orifice.
It pays to read the fine print first.
Cheers
Andrew.
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Follow Up By: CLC50 - Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 19:53
Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 19:53
Hi Andrew
I am sorry this is not True.
Last time through the Simpson 15th April ,2006. I broke down with a virus in fuel
Tank ,The RACQ would not tow me out as it was in a National
Park,
I had the truck towed back to
Birdsville Cost $4500 , RACQ arranged tow back home from
Birdsville to Sunshine Coast, They also paid my air Fair back to
Brisbane from
Alice Springs, No Charge to me. As I was with others so I left Truck in Desert for Theo to Pick Up,& continue the trip with my mates to Alice .
I was told I am allowed $5000 per year , Gee I glad it is a new year.
Also my Truck weighs in @ 3Tonne
Regards
Colin
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Follow Up By: Member - Andrew W (SA) - Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 20:21
Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 20:21
Perhaps they thought you were sub 2.5 tonne, but even their website has references indicating that you would want to be cautious in your expectations:
Site Link
Brad Newham has some interesting stories to tell about people with unrealistic expectations about what RACQ would be prepared to cover.
Perhaps the issue was not so much that you were in the NP, but that you were more than the maximum 120ks from the Theo's place. $4,500 is not too bad as far as desert retrievals go though.
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Reply By: Gramps (NSW) - Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 07:12
Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 07:12
Arnhem Land.
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Follow Up By: Mike Harding - Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 07:31
Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 07:31
Me too.
Don't forget a toothbrush :)
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Follow Up By: handy - Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 07:55
Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 07:55
Me three
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Follow Up By: kimprado - Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 19:41
Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 19:41
What toothbrush?
The five casks of wine are packed first. Anything after that is a bonus!
Regards
Kim
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Follow Up By: Mike Harding - Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 20:21
Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 20:21
Man after my own heart - don't forget, saw half the handle off the toothbrush and you can get a bit more wine in :)
Mike Harding
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Follow Up By: kimprado - Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 20:46
Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 20:46
Mike
Your assuming I have teeth.
From what I'm reading on this site, hankies are the new must have 4WD accessory. I'll contact ARB tomorrow.
Regards
Kim
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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 07:41
Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 07:41
Which one do you feel more inclined to want to do?
Which has been a "dream" for longest?
which do you have more chance of doing next year?
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Follow Up By: kimprado - Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 19:53
Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 19:53
Gidday Truckster,
To be quite honest it would probably be Arnhem Land.
This will be my eight trip up North in as many years and I'm getting a bit short in the money department. However, there is always the trusty credit card.
Regards
Kim
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Reply By: Willem - Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 08:43
Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 08:43
kimprado
Hmmmm...tricky conundrum
Remote Simpson better be other than
Poeppel Corner or the
Rig Road. To most people that would be remote. Offtrack in the Simpson is a bit of an adrenalin rush as you do not know where your
wheels will be dropping next. Split decisions have to be made while on the move. Depends on where you are going.
Cooktown is OK with bitumen all the way. North from there sounds interesting. Good fishing and relaxing and staying out of crocs jaws...lol. Might be as busy as
Bourke Street tho............
Arnhemland is good value. Lots of crystal clear waters. Lovely
camp sites and pristine beaches at the coast. The weather should be good. Access could be a problem though but mebbe things have changed up there.
Cheers
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Reply By: Member - Oldplodder (QLD) - Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 09:27
Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 09:27
Sounds like a good round trip and maybe 4 to 6 mths on the road? :o)
How would you go for money while away?
Sorry, have been reading a book on postmodernism, where the traditional Aristotle logic of 'either/or' is challenged by quantum physics with a 'and/both' concept. You have to read the book to understand!
Of course work may get in the way.
I am currently seeing if I can change my work position to do more on the road as I travel, what about you?
Preperation - travel as light as you can. How many are there to go?
Like the old system of packing your bag then halving it.
Start getting the car checked out now and do as much as you can before you go replacing suspect parts? Depends on the car you have.
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Reply By: Hairy - Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 13:15
Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 13:15
Kim Kim Kim.......
You be careful now! Its a big dangerous world out there!
Are you prepared??? need some advice?
What about maps, Ill draw you a couple....Socks, jocks, and hankys???
Sorry couldnt help myself!
Go Arnhem Land
Cheers
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Follow Up By: kimprado - Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 20:06
Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 20:06
Hairy Hairy Hairy....
keep this up and you'll have to buy me a beer on the way through.
By the way. Get a decent drinking hole (pub) in that scubby little town you live In.
Priorities my son!
Regards
Kim
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Follow Up By: handy - Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 20:15
Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 20:15
hey kim dont forget your epirb in case you get bogged. cheers
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Follow Up By: Hairy - Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 21:11
Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 21:11
There is a decent drinking hole but its members only! ( My shed hey Handy!)
If you ask nice enough though you might get a visitors pass. LOL
Otherwise there's a lovely little bar down by the river or The Gapveiw has realy set the standards!
Cheers
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Follow Up By: kimprado - Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 21:30
Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 21:30
Hairy
There are other people reading this post. Your suggestion regarding the latter two venues would certaintly add colour to a night on the town for visitors.
I'm assuming your offering your
services as a tour guide? LOL
Regards
Kim
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Follow Up By: kimprado - Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 21:38
Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 21:38
Handy
Your dead right my son. It's far easier digging yourself out of a bog with an epirb than a shovel.
Regards
Kim
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Follow Up By: Hairy - Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 21:58
Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 21:58
More like, say a bus driver....Ill wait in the car
park! LOL
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Follow Up By: handy - Friday, Jan 12, 2007 at 07:37
Friday, Jan 12, 2007 at 07:37
whats a matter hairy no sense of adventure,i thought after visiting those water holes you could go for a lovely stroll down todd mall, about midnight. lol
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Follow Up By: Hairy - Friday, Jan 12, 2007 at 10:24
Friday, Jan 12, 2007 at 10:24
Handy,
Check your email Ill send you a photo of the Bogged Toyotas, yes I said Toyotas, I drove
mine out though after letting my tyres down.
Cheers
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Reply By: Member - Michael J (SA) - Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 13:56
Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 13:56
Afternoon Kim,
Arnhem Land is certainly awesome, depending of course where you go.
When you say you are familiar with the territory, is that in general, or are you familiar with the specific
places you intend to visit?
My choice would be somewhere that I had not been to previously.
For interest, let us know where you decide to go, and why.
Cheers
Michael
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Reply By: Wayne (NSW) - Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 17:46
Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 17:46
Kim,
Check out post 40872
Wayne
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Reply By: Member - Andrew W (SA) - Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 18:09
Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 18:09
When are you planning to do this?
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Follow Up By: kimprado - Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 20:10
Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 20:10
July 2007
Regards
Kim
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Follow Up By: Member - Andrew W (SA) - Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 20:13
Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 20:13
Arnhem Land with an indigenous guide who knew his stuff would be my choice.
David G will be looking for a lift back there after the wet from
Darwin - he'd be a lot of fun, so long as you didn't make him angry.
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Follow Up By: kimprado - Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 20:53
Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 20:53
Andrew
Probably not a very good subject to discuss.
Regards KIm
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 23:37
Thursday, Jan 11, 2007 at 23:37
hahahahahahahhaahhahahha Love it!
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