how many days to spend in one area

Submitted: Saturday, Apr 26, 2003 at 13:02

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Al

Hi,

travelling up to Uluru, Kings Canyon and Alice next year...perhaps up to Tennant Creek, how long should we spend in these areas to really see the sights. We are planning on taking 6-8 weeks for our trip. We are travelling with another family, and will have 3 children ages from 2-4 with us.

cheers Al

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Reply By: Member - Willem- Saturday, Apr 26, 2003 at 20:21

Saturday, Apr 26, 2003 at 20:21

Al,

Depends what your interests are. I would say three days at Uluru, two days at Kings Canyon and at least a couple of weeks around the Alice.
There is a hell of a lt to see in Central Australia.

There are some good 4x4 journeys along the way to Tennant Creek. Couyple of days in Tennant should suffice.

If you have not been to Alice and especially Tennant it may come as a culture shock to you. But you have to make up your own mind on that issue. Happy travels.Cheers, Willem
Never a dull moment

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Reply By: Mike - Sunday, Apr 27, 2003 at 17:27

Sunday, Apr 27, 2003 at 17:27

Al, if your rig is up to it, take the Mereenie Loop from Kings Canyon. You wil be able to take in Hermannsburg, Palm valley and all the Gorges and other wonderful attractions through the West Macs. From Alice Springs you can tour the East Macs, which are full of delights, Rainbow Valley and Chambers Pillar. Which of these you do, depends of course on the toughness if your outfit, and your experience as a 4WDer.
After travelling that way last year, We spent about 3 weeks in the Alice Springs area, but couldn't recommend more than an hour in Tennant Creek.

Happy trails, Mike.

PS. While in Alice, we found that the Big 4 park at Heavytree Gap was magnificent. Very clean, secure and friendly.

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Follow Up By: Al - Sunday, Apr 27, 2003 at 17:52

Sunday, Apr 27, 2003 at 17:52

Hi Mike,

when you say if our rig is up to it, what do you mean exactly. We are driving a landcruiser [80 series] towing a roadstar poptop van, with independent susp, and light truck tyres...we would like to travel that way, perhaps spending a few days at Glen Helen...but having never travelled in the area before we are complete novices.

Al

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Follow Up By: Mike - Monday, Apr 28, 2003 at 09:29

Monday, Apr 28, 2003 at 09:29

Al, some travellers try to take a normal car and caravan on these trips and while many manage with no problems, many others underestimate the severity of the conditions. Your outfit sounds like what is needed for this trip. Certainly, you would have no problem on any of these tracks with an 80 series. The Mereenie loop can be extremely corrugated in parts, so tyres and suspensions need to be in good nick. If you intend to do Palm valley, I would leave the caravan in Hermannsburg, the van park is quite safe evidendly. I would also not attempt to take the van to Chambers Pillar.

Happy travelling, you are heading into some wonderful country.

Happy trails, Mike.

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