WA desert trip -ROAD CONDITION
Submitted: Sunday, Apr 01, 2007 at 08:47
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Bob of KAOS
We are travelling from Cocklebiddy to Balgo in a few weeks (leaving Cocklebiddy on 15 April). Route is Connie Sue, Heather, GBH, Gary, CSR.
There has been a fair bit of precipitation according to previous posts and the BOM rainfall maps. I see from the WA road report the top of the Tanami has been closed.
Does anyone know the condition of other roads in this region, including the
Gary Junction Rd in case we have to exit through Kiwirrkurra/
Kintore.
Reply By: Hairy - Sunday, Apr 01, 2007 at 09:32
Sunday, Apr 01, 2007 at 09:32
Gday,
Have you looked at the Nt Gov. road report?
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Its been pretty wet out that way.
They werent even flying into
the granites for a couple of days and the Tannami did get closed.
Cheers
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Reply By: Willem - Sunday, Apr 01, 2007 at 15:21
Sunday, Apr 01, 2007 at 15:21
Bloody hell Bob, where ya been?? We thought you may have passed on..... LOL
Yeah it is going to be a wet drive this year. Getting to Balgo via the CSR might be tricky as
Lake Gregory floods severely in the south. You might have to go via the bitumen to
Halls Creek and then south. Or better still, fly in.
Anyway, drop in for a cuppa if you are passing through this way.
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Bob of KAOS - Monday, Apr 02, 2007 at 07:12
Monday, Apr 02, 2007 at 07:12
Willem
Thanks for that.
I've been working flat out, but managed to squeeze in one trip last year -
Flinders Ranges, O'datta, Uluru, SBJT,
Yuendumu, Mt Wedge, Haasts
Bluff, Alice.
We may have to be flexible with our travel plans if it hasn't dried out.
Bob
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