Another road to Curtin springs

Submitted: Thursday, Jul 05, 2007 at 23:47

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crackoflunch

Hi

We are planning a trip to NT in October. The first few days are spent getting from Adelaide to the Rock.

Wondering if anyone can give us some information on the road that goes from Kulgera to Curtin Springs. This is the left turn just after the NT border but prior to Kulgera that goes through Mulga Park and comes out near Curtin Springs.

Guessing I will be a bit fed up with the Black stuff by then and wondering whether this offers a reasonable alternative. We are towing a Camping Trailer and have kids on board. I believe the road is unsealed, is it well maintained?

Cheers

Steve

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Reply By: Member - RnR (NSW) - Friday, Jul 06, 2007 at 12:08

Friday, Jul 06, 2007 at 12:08

Steve,

I travelled over this road several years ago also towing a camper. Its one of those roads that has been graded so many times that the surrounding countryside is above the road. The road is kept in good condition because there is an aboriginal community at Mulga Park. This road also comes fairly close to Mt Connor which gives you the chance to take some nice photos.

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Follow Up By: crackoflunch - Friday, Jul 06, 2007 at 12:11

Friday, Jul 06, 2007 at 12:11

Thanks for the response rnr.

steve

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Reply By: bundy - Friday, Jul 06, 2007 at 18:31

Friday, Jul 06, 2007 at 18:31

there is some beutiful scenery along that road. especially if you turn off down towards ernabella (pukatja) although then permits are required.
pretty good road, but watch the wandering cattle.

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Reply By: Steve from Top End Explorer Tours - Friday, Jul 06, 2007 at 23:24

Friday, Jul 06, 2007 at 23:24

The road you speak of is the start of the original Gun Barrel hwy.

Get the book To Long In The Bush or the CD version.

Cheers Steve.

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Reply By: Graham & Ann - Monday, Jul 09, 2007 at 18:18

Monday, Jul 09, 2007 at 18:18

We travelled this road in 2004 as others have stated pretty good formed graded road, no problem towing our van along it. If 'Uncle' at Curtain Springs is still doing tours of Mt Conner its well worth paying the $$$ as he has much local knowlege etc...

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