Fuel availability, Mt. Dare, New Crown

Thanks Stolzy.

Thanks Eric. I will check the web site, and thanks for the phone no.

Thanks BJ. I use diesel. I have a UHF, and have done a bit of outback stuff. What should I have my tyres at for that track?

Gypsy Helen, We didn't go to Mnt Dare we went East across Simpson from Dalhousie but i'd say mid to low 20"s i did simpson on 22 till big red no trouble.
Wish i was still here / Gulf in July

Thanks Peter. I expected prices would be similar to that. How were the road conditions?

Tracks were fine, caution at washaways and dry creek crossings. Simpson Desert was easy also, just isolated. Big Red was good fun. Had to let tyres down to 15psi, then had no probs with big red. Diversion around Spring Creek Delta was well signposted.
Cheers Peter

Ta Peter. Sounds like you had fun. I travel on my own, so won't be going across the Simpson. I'm heading north via Old Andado and Santa Teresa to Alice.

dont let being on your own stop you, my wife and i travelled on our own. this time of year always someone coming along track at least daily if you have any major probs. took a sat phone for emergencies and UHF for closer communication. The route you are planning sounds good also, plenty to see whereever you go. hope you enjoy your trip.
Cheers Peter

Yep, Peter, I have UHF, can change a wheel, and am pretty sensible. At this time of the year there should be plenty of fellow travellers out there. I also plan to go across the Plenty and Donoghue and then Mt. Isa, Cloncurry, Long Reach and back through Windorah, Innamincka and the Strez. Being on my own doesn't hold me back.

Intersting that you should say that. My mate from Alice Springs went for a drive a month ago and arrived at Mt Dare just on dark. Went and paid his dues to a bloke behind the counter. Was invited around to join the bar but felt tired after tea and turned in. Around 1am in the morning he was woken up by someone shining a torch in his face. It was the mistress of Mt Dare. "Did you pay your camp fees", she demanded." Too many people try to sneak in after dark"!!! Good grief! How to win friends and influence people. My mate was pretty miffed but unfortunately he is a reserved type of person and left quietly the following morning. Just as well I wasn't there 'cause I don't suffer fools lightly and would have protracted the argument. I have never stayed at Mt Dare as I prefer to camp out in the bush.Cheers, Willem
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Mmmmm...... Thanks for the warning, guys.

Willem how long ago was that . as I said 2 years ago Bob and Marion could not do enought to help us . I had heard the prevous owners were like that.
All the best
Eric
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Eric,

My mate rang me about a month to six weeks ago and the incedent had happened a couple of weeks before. I must say that I am only repeating a tale. Maybe the Auntie was having a bad hair day!!! Maybe my mate has left something out of the tale!! Incidentally, my mate is a Tour Operator and the signwriting on his vehicle is very visible.

I knew the previous owners, the Hellyers, and they were always very helpful and I am not sure how long ago the changeover took place.Cheers, Willem
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