Rudall River Nat. Park

probably in Newman as we will leave our van and then return through Nullagine unless there is a better option. Thanks for your interest. That's what makes the Explore Oz so good.

Yep your fuel capacity should be OK. I guestimated around 750km there and back to Newman and another 100 in the park. Most tracks are easy and not much use of 4x4 mode is necessary. If you do run into difficulty with fuel then you could call in at Cotton Creek(Parngurr). They sell diesel. Last time I heard it was $3 litre.

Go to my website link and click on 4x4 and then scroll to bottom of page and then click on The Big Trip 2005. In there is a short description of Rudall River NP

Cheers

Thanks Willem. Interesting reading some of your experiences. I am looking forward to having a little more time to catch up with some of your other travels. Sometimes it seems like the most dangerous things in the outback trails are the peabrains using them.
rgds. Tom

In his "experiences" , I hope he mentions in all the staked tyres he gets from roaring through the scrub , his battle tank frozen in second gear.
Willie .

Now, Now Sir Gnomad...I do recall you following behind in second gear on one occasion. I also came across your tracks once in trackless country....message in a bottle!!!!....hahahahahaha

Hi Alan, I'll be coming in off the Talwana Track and exiting north to either Marble Bar or Nullagine depending on fuel.
cheers
Tom

Alan ,

I have travelled out of Rudall on the western track , exiting at Christies Crossing . It is not for the faint hearted . Very rough in places and no sign of any track in other spots - BUT a great bit of country and a real adventure .

From memory , Meeting Gorge is just a creek bed , which the very rough track follows . It is important historically I guess , but underwhelming as a landmark .

Hanging Rock is great , as are a couple of the waterholes .
.......................................................................................

Tom ,

Fuel will not be a problem if you go into Cotton Creek for diesel . Do not try the direct track from Cotton Creek to Rudall without asking the locals if it is passable . I have been through and there was some huge washouts . The next time we tried it , we could not get through at all . Just depends on conditions at the time .

Rudall NP is a great spot spot ,

Willie .
.......................................................................................

Hi Tom,

I noticed you are coming off the Talawanna. Suggest you give the old NE-SW entry track a try - if travelling without trailer. It takes you through fairly easy country - though a bit scratchy. (As are all the tracks to the west of the park and out to Christie Xing.) Very few travellers use the old entry track - probably because so many approach from the CSR or leave for the CSR. Tihs track is much shorter than the corrugated main track. However it might be quite problematic after rain - ie rocky outcrops with much flat land and current track paralleling severe washouts from previous track.

Excellent trip
Chris

Yep to all of above.
We left Rudall via Nifty and Woody Woody, nice run thru there, tho at the SE end, we had to cross some salty patch which could have been a bit soft if there had been recent rain.
As well as Carrawine Gorge, suggest Running Waters, upstream from Carrawine on the Oakover river. Limited camping spots, but an absolute delight - cadjeputs right on the water's edge, fed from a hot spring and at about 30deg, crystal clear, catfish in the river.
We were in a 4.2 turbo and used on jerry extra, coming from Newman via Tallawanna track, out to Carrawine, Running Waters and across to Nullagine, where we filled. Wasn't towing anything tho.
A good overnight camping spot at the southern end, if you are running out of daylight is the bore, between Tallawanna Track and Rudall River. Nice and shady, water from bore a bit whitish, but still a nice spot for an overnighter.
Got Ozi tracks and waypoints if you want them.
Gerry

G'day Gerry,

i know that this discussion has been started by Tom and that you address your offer to supply Ozi Tracks and Way points to him....

but as we plan to visit the Rudall River NP as well end of May/beginning of June we would be actually very interested in this Ozi Tracks and Way points.....
if by any chance you are willing to provide them to us too we would be very happy!

have a nice one - cheers - lukas

Gerry,

Looks like Rudall R area is going to be busy this year. We are olanning to be there July or August this year with one other vehicle. Had friends who were there a couple of years ago and fell in love with the place. Would very much appreciate your Ozi tracks as well, if you are willing to provide them, thanks.
Cheers,
Val

Hi Lukas, Val,
for the waypoints, etc, drop me a line on
gezza90 at amnet dot net dot a u
or message me on the member's link
Cheers
Gerry

Hi Tom,
as above, drop me a line on
gezza90 at amnet dot net dot a u

cheers,
Gerry