Anyone travelled from Lajamanu to Warrego near Tennant

Submitted: Wednesday, Jun 06, 2007 at 17:34
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One of my maps shows a road (track) from Lajamanu to Warrego near Tennant Creek. Anyone travelled it and know if it would be quicker than going west to east from Kalkarindji, up the Buchanan, down the Stuart to the Barkly?
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Reply By: Willem - Wednesday, Jun 06, 2007 at 17:39

Wednesday, Jun 06, 2007 at 17:39
You require a permit and according to a recent report here no permits are being issued due to the condition of the track.
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Reply By: Kev M (NSW) - Wednesday, Jun 06, 2007 at 17:43

Wednesday, Jun 06, 2007 at 17:43
See replies from your previous post,

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Reply By: Member - Doug T (W.A) - Wednesday, Jun 06, 2007 at 18:52

Wednesday, Jun 06, 2007 at 18:52
Never been on it but pondered it 2 years ago , probobly need a bit of paper saying YEA IT'S OK to drive our road , distance is 398klm then another 51.2 to TC
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Reply By: Dave & Shelley (NT) - Wednesday, Jun 06, 2007 at 21:19

Wednesday, Jun 06, 2007 at 21:19
Go via Wave Hill to Top Springs then down the Buchanan HWY. Faster for sure.

Looked at doing it last year. Was advised by the roadhouse not to bother as the condition was very very bad. You also need a permit. I then checked the and found a post about a bloke who did in in 2003. He staked 3 tires in 40 km. Since the track is around 350KM from Tennant Creek to Lajamanu it would be a brave move.

For 100% accurate info, contact the community local council on www.lajamanu.nt.gov.au/home/contact_us . I did this last year when I ended up travelling up from Rabbit Flat to Darwin. They were very helpful and friendly.

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Reply By: Kumunara (NT) - Wednesday, Jun 06, 2007 at 22:27

Wednesday, Jun 06, 2007 at 22:27
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I was at Lajamanu, Yarralin, Top Springs and Kalkarindji last week. All the roads were in good condition without any problems.

I did not drive any further south than Lajamanu so I cannot accurately say what the road conditions are like. There were however a lot of 4WD vehicles and camper trailers travelling along that road.

Lajamanu is on Aboriginal land and a permit is required to visit. Permit applications should be lodged with the Central Land Council office in Alice Springs.

Lajamanu has a store where you can purchase good quality food. Fuel is available and last week diesel was $1.68 per litre.

Alcohol is banned and there are severe penalties.

There is also a Police Station at Lajamanu. Phone 8975 0622. A lot of information is available on the NT Govt website.

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