Ranken Road

Submitted: Sunday, Jun 24, 2007 at 14:19

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meandet

Hi all
We are looking for a different way to come home from Broome this year. There is a road on my map called Ranken Road which turns off the Tablelands Highway near Brunette Downs station and joins the Barkly Highway not far from Avon Downs. If anyone out there who had done this road I would appreciate any advice on its condition and suitability to tow our Tvan down it.
Thanks
Peter

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Reply By: Member - vivien C (VIC) - Sunday, Jun 24, 2007 at 15:06

Sunday, Jun 24, 2007 at 15:06

Meandet,

We travelled on that road back in 2000 so my info isn't current. Back then it was a good dirt road with just the normal corrugations and nothing to worry about. We enjoyed the drive.

Viv

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Follow Up By: meandet - Sunday, Jun 24, 2007 at 15:20

Sunday, Jun 24, 2007 at 15:20

Thanks Viv
I think it was you that gave me some info on the Buntine and Buchanan highways and we will be travelling that way on our way to Cape Leveque in about 6 weeks.
The trip that you guys did in 2000 must have been a beauty
Cheers
Peter

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Reply By: andoland - Tuesday, Jun 26, 2007 at 11:08

Tuesday, Jun 26, 2007 at 11:08

Peter,

We tried to drive the Ranken Road in May 2006 but could not get through. We had to stop just short of Connells Lagoon as the track had become extremely boggy with nowhere to turn around. We were the first vehicle to try after cyclone Larry though and there was a lot of water around.

If you are going at this time of year without the big rain late in the wet I would think it would be fine. It was a pleasant drive - mostly good dirt road although it was only two wheel tracks in some places.

It does pass through a number of cattle stations so stick to the track.

Ando

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