SA/WA Border
Submitted: Monday, Aug 06, 2007 at 08:25
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Tony 12
Hi all............
Would anyone out there have any first hand information about tracks that may run on or close to the
SA/WA border?
Basically, I'd like to go from Border Village to Surveyor General's Corner (by motorcycle) following the border as closely as possible.
I've spoken to Bob Carpenter who ran the Australian Safari for years and even with his extensive knowledge, he didn't think it would be possible.
And yes, I'm
well aware of the permission I will need from the aboriginal owners, but I thought I'd try and nail down a specific route first.
Many thanks for any advice and knowledge out ther. :-)
Cheers
Tony
Reply By: Barry 2 - Monday, Aug 06, 2007 at 09:39
Monday, Aug 06, 2007 at 09:39
Hi Tony, we will be heading out that way end of the month, I have contacted the Illkurlka Roadhouse its located on the Anne Beadell Hwy approx 160 klm from
SA border in WA. They were very helpfull to us maybe they can give you a better idea
Can't find there Ph No at present but there Fax No is 08-90371147 hope this helps
Safe 4x4'n
Barry
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Reply By: Andrew from Vivid Adventures - Monday, Aug 06, 2007 at 10:31
Monday, Aug 06, 2007 at 10:31
Nothing the border AFAIK... the
Maralinga-Tjarutja guys (the SA side of the same mob as the Tjutjanjara folks) might also help if you get to know them. They would certainly need to give their permission if you were on the SA side which is Mamungari National
Park these days.
Cheers
Andrew.
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Reply By: Tony 12 - Monday, Aug 06, 2007 at 13:01
Monday, Aug 06, 2007 at 13:01
Thanks gentlemen!
That's a couple more leads that may just help me get this project off the ground.
Cheers
Tony
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Reply By: Tony 12 - Monday, Aug 06, 2007 at 13:03
Monday, Aug 06, 2007 at 13:03
btw Any idea how I could contact the Tjutjanjara people?
Thanks again
Tony
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Follow Up By: Barry 2 - Tuesday, Aug 07, 2007 at 20:13
Tuesday, Aug 07, 2007 at 20:13
Tony, This is the contact I have used
Maralinga Tjarutja Land Inc
Att. Dr Archie Barton
Po Box 435
Ceduna SA 5690
Ph 0886252946 Fx 0886253076
Good luck
Barry
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Reply By: The Explorer - Monday, Aug 06, 2007 at 18:05
Monday, Aug 06, 2007 at 18:05
Hello - it was done a few years ago by a guy on a motorcycle - he had a website but I cant find it, maybe someone can remember a name or something to help in search??
Cheers
Greg
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Follow Up By: The Explorer - Monday, Aug 06, 2007 at 18:07
Monday, Aug 06, 2007 at 18:07
PS - he did complete WA border not just the SA section....
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Reply By: Tony 12 - Saturday, Aug 25, 2007 at 08:38
Saturday, Aug 25, 2007 at 08:38
An update for any of you interested. There is a track running from
Eucla and roughly following the border at least as far as
Serpentine Lakes (probably further) on the WA side of the border. I've confirmed this on Google Earth.
I've also been lucky enough to meet a bloke who runs the health service on APY land and he's good enough to help me get the permits etc.
The trip will be in May next year and has turned into a big charity event for Channel 9 Telethon with a major motorcycle manufacturer supplying the bikes and Channel 9 doing all the promo etc.
Should be good fun and a great opportunity to raise some funds for needy charities.
I'll let you all know when the website is up for updates etc.
Many thanks once again for the information already supplied, I may need to call on you again as we progress. :-)
Cheers
Tony
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