Desert trip

Submitted: Sunday, Feb 25, 2007 at 19:11
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Hi all,

I am contemplating a new trip to Oz this summer (probably July 15th to August 15th).

This time, I think of starting from Adelaide (I don't know the place), having some days in the Flinders, then Anne Beadell, Gunbarrel, then if enough time some days in the Center and back to Adelaide.

I would like very much to find some mates to tag along for parts of the trip. Might someone tell me the best way to look for travel mates??

Cheers - Eric
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Reply By: Andrew from Vivid Adventures - Sunday, Feb 25, 2007 at 19:32

Sunday, Feb 25, 2007 at 19:32
It depends on what you want really ... there are many people in backpackers accommodation advertising their trips and inviting people to come and share the fuel and the fun.

That said, you are talking about some of the most remote country in Australia, and where most locals have never been. You are talking about loooooong distances, awful roads in part, and a lot of planning.

Your backpacker buddies if they do their homework may be scared off, or if they are naive, could be a liability.

On the otherhand, other folks will be looking for people with a common interest - are you have not really given much indication of your interests, experience, vehicle, company etc.

You might happen upon someone here heading out that way then, but you might not too ;-)

Cheers
Andrew who will be heading as far as the SA/WA border around that general time.
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Reply By: Member - Brenton H (SA) - Sunday, Feb 25, 2007 at 21:32

Sunday, Feb 25, 2007 at 21:32
Andrew's reply was much to the point. Need more info.
Also can't see you doing the distances to the places nominated in a month.

Brenton
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Reply By: Willem - Sunday, Feb 25, 2007 at 22:19

Sunday, Feb 25, 2007 at 22:19
Hi Eric

Adelaide is a nice big country town by o'seas standards.

You would need to fly in and grab a vehicle and head for the Flinders for a quick look around, say maybe 5 days. Then 1 day to get to Cooper Pedy. 6 days should see you across the Anne Beadell and then another 1 day to get to Wiluna from Laverton. From there another 6 days to Alice Springs and spending some time at Ayers Rock. Then you would have 12 days left to hang around Central Australia and drive the 1500km back to Adelaide.

This will be a pretty full on trek and by the end of it you would wish you had never heard of corrugations (I know, you have been here before...lol)

If you are hiring a Bushcamper Toyota 4x4 then make sure you have all the right gear in case of punctures as well as an extra spare wheel and an air compressor. Hiring a Sat Phone would also be a good thing. Carry at least 100lts water.

When you have worked your itinerary out then let the Forum know and maybe you will find someone who will be out there at the same time, to tag along with.

Cheers

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Reply By: Kiwi Kia - Monday, Feb 26, 2007 at 07:27

Monday, Feb 26, 2007 at 07:27
Hi Eric, send me an email, nzrees@yahoo.com
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Reply By: Member - JohnR (Vic)&Moses - Monday, Feb 26, 2007 at 09:13

Monday, Feb 26, 2007 at 09:13
Eric, pity yopu won't get into Adelaide just over a week earlier to get to the National at Warraweena. I have no doubt that some of the people that had been there would be around. Site Link Perhaps you could make some allowances and adjust your timings?
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Reply By: Member - John (Vic) - Monday, Feb 26, 2007 at 11:34

Monday, Feb 26, 2007 at 11:34
I don't know if I would use a "Hire vehicle" on some of those tracks???
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Reply By: Andrew from Vivid Adventures - Monday, Feb 26, 2007 at 12:23

Monday, Feb 26, 2007 at 12:23
You might also think about joining a tour out that way ... there at least two of us doing it from time to time that I know of. Some as tagalongs.

I know Mick Hutton has a tour scheduled for around that time - slightly different route, and probably not fitting your dates perfectly.

Cheers
Andrew.
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Reply By: SA_Patrol - Monday, Feb 26, 2007 at 14:29

Monday, Feb 26, 2007 at 14:29
Hi Eric, you could go as a visitor with a 4 wheel drive club, check the websites of all the 4wd clubs in SA, Vic and maybe NSW you never know what you might find.
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