Camper Hire in Centre.

Submitted: Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 18:51

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Member - Fizz (NSW)

We have a 6 - 8 week trip planned for Jul-Aug, and we'll be camping - under the stars when possible.

My uncle has just asked if we have a spare seat. The problem is, he's 91!

We are looking to fly him out to meet up with us at Uluru, then take him to Alice and do the West Macdonnells, then fly him back to Sydney.

We would like to hire some sort of campervan - maybe not even 4WD - at Uluru for a week or so and hand it back in Alice.

Does anyone know if there's a hire mob that would do a one way hire Uluru to Alice?

It's 29 years since I did the West Macdonnells, so I don't know whether a 4WD would be essential - out to Glen Helen - down to Gosse - across to Hermannsburg - possibly in to Finke Gorge - back to Alice. What do you experts reckon?

Thanks to anyone who replies!

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Reply By: Willem - Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 19:43

Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 19:43

You wont get into Finke Gorge with a 2wd unless you are a local..lol Other places mentioned are 2wd friendly.

You may be able to hire a van of some sorts in Alice for a return trip. There's nothing that grand at Yulara AFAIK.

Cheers

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Reply By: Member - Jiarna (NT) - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 00:25

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 00:25

Hi Fizz

Not much to hire at Yulara AFAIK, but why not fly your uncle to Alice Springs then drive to Yulara/Uluru. Then you can visit the West McDonnells via Kings Canyon and the Mereenie Loop, before returning the vehicle to Alice Springs. Palm Valley requires a 4WD, but you could make it if you are lucky in a 2WD (not a hire one though or you'll void the insurance). Finke Gorge requires a 4WD as nothing else has enough ground clearance or can cope with the river sand (sure some of the locals do it in 2WDs but they don't get long out of each vehicle!!)

Cheers
John
Hermannsburg

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Follow Up By: Member - Fizz (NSW) - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 06:55

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 06:55

Thanks guys.

Problem is we'll be getting to Uluru via Anne Beadell, Connie Sue, and abandoned GB. Might have to change plans

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Reply By: Hairy - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 09:45

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 09:45

Gday,
As Willem said....

There is a place in Alice now that hires campers, if you want Ill get some details and a contact no.. Never know, could possibly get someone to take it down to the rock for you.

Cheers

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Follow Up By: Willem - Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 21:31

Sunday, May 20, 2007 at 21:31

Hairy

I am gpoing to be in Alice in mid July.

Let me have your email addy so that we can arrange to catch up and have a beer somewhere. Mine is willem@kempen.id.au

Cheers

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