when will kimberlies be open?

Submitted: Monday, Apr 16, 2007 at 08:19
ThreadID: 44356 Views:2152 Replies:1 FollowUps:5
This Thread has been Archived
travelling to the kimberlies in june and wondering if anyone knows when it is likely the roads through the kimberlies will be open? Cheers all, molzy.
Back Expand Un-Read 0 Moderator

Reply By: David from David and Justine Olsen's 4WD Tag-Along - Monday, Apr 16, 2007 at 08:25

Monday, Apr 16, 2007 at 08:25
I am heading out of Alice to the Kimberley arrivng Halls Ck on May 11 and venturing onto the GRR a few days later. I have been phoning various places to get a picture of what is going on, and the word is that without further rain we should be able to travel most places by the time we get there.

Just in case, we have a few options available to us, but I expect you wont have trouble. The long term forecast is for dry conditions.

Curent conditions
GIBB RIVER ROAD – 4wd vehicles recommended
•End of Seal (Derby end) to Lennard River - CLOSED to all vehicles over 15 tonne
•Lennard River to Pentecost River - CLOSED
Pentecost River to Wyndham turnoff - CLOSED to all vehicles over 15 tonne
Maintenance grading is in progress from Wyndham turnoff to the Pentecost River - Caution is advised
Caution due to possible waters over floodways
AnswerID: 233705

Follow Up By: molzy - Monday, Apr 16, 2007 at 08:33

Monday, Apr 16, 2007 at 08:33
Cheers david, We had similar reports when we went to the gulf last year but were able to get through once we were there. hopefully it stays dry and we can still go. do you know how the nothern section of the canning is at present. we are looking to be travelling through there in july. molzy
0
FollowupID: 494573

Follow Up By: David from David and Justine Olsen's 4WD Tag-Along - Monday, Apr 16, 2007 at 08:41

Monday, Apr 16, 2007 at 08:41
I wouldn;t expect the northern section of the Canning to be a problem by then. I willl see it in May so could let you know.
0
FollowupID: 494575

Follow Up By: molzy - Monday, Apr 16, 2007 at 09:06

Monday, Apr 16, 2007 at 09:06
that would be great david,
cheers molzy
0
FollowupID: 494585

Follow Up By: Member - Willie , Epping .Syd. - Monday, Apr 16, 2007 at 09:10

Monday, Apr 16, 2007 at 09:10
Hi David ,
Are you going along the CSR ? Have you had trouble obtaining permits to visit spots outside the 10 klm corridor ?
Thanks ,
Willie .
0
FollowupID: 494587

Follow Up By: David from David and Justine Olsen's 4WD Tag-Along - Monday, Apr 16, 2007 at 15:12

Monday, Apr 16, 2007 at 15:12
Yes we are, but we continue to try
0
FollowupID: 494658

Sponsored Links