Tilpa to Wilcannia, western or eastern side of Darling?

Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 05, 2008 at 19:01
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Hi,
Is either side significantly better than the other? We will be travelling in June/July, two 4WDs with off road CTs.
Any advice greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Jon W
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Reply By: Willem - Tuesday, Feb 05, 2008 at 19:13

Tuesday, Feb 05, 2008 at 19:13
If its dry you can cruise at 100kmh. Open plains country. Have done western side from Wilcannia to Tilpa and eastern side further north. Pretty easy driving.
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Follow Up By: Member - lyndon K (SA) - Tuesday, Feb 05, 2008 at 22:26

Tuesday, Feb 05, 2008 at 22:26
sorrrrrrry bout da spelin last nite, and i hadn't had a drink!
Had 10 beers tonight and it's getting better :)))))))))))
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Reply By: TrevorDavid- Tuesday, Feb 05, 2008 at 20:24

Tuesday, Feb 05, 2008 at 20:24
Jon, either side as good as the other, both nice drives. Went west side in May , east side in late Dec. Plenty of water in the Darling at present and should be for a while

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Reply By: Brew69(SA) - Tuesday, Feb 05, 2008 at 20:27

Tuesday, Feb 05, 2008 at 20:27
Either either.
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Reply By: Member - lyndon K (SA) - Tuesday, Feb 05, 2008 at 22:34

Tuesday, Feb 05, 2008 at 22:34
Hi Joh
Just did Tilpa to Wili a coulpe of weeks ago,western side. Great to see the Darling flowing. We are both good swimmers but dispite it being 47c in the shade we didn't dare get in the river due to the flow.
Say hello to Tony & Jill from Bernadette and Lyndon for us. We enjoyed our 2 nights in the pub(with the sheep)
Great steaks,great people! We will be back!
Get info on the area as lots of the properties now have (cheap) farm stays.
Oh, we took the western side.
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Reply By: Andrea11 - Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 06:49

Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 06:49
Hi Jon,

We did the 400Ks from Bourke-Tilpa-Willcania it was a great trip but we did the western side a yr ago as the eastern was closed. Just watch speed when approaching the stock grids. My husband is from Broken Hill and has spent alot of time out on that road visiting family and Pig shooting.

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Reply By: grahamjohnspicer - Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 11:02

Wednesday, Feb 06, 2008 at 11:02
hi jon the western side is the go specially after any moisture in the area i have been shooting and fishing in the area for the past 15yrs you can set your cts up opposite to the pub or on the east sideof the river up on the reserve at tilpa.drop in and say hello to tony and jill at the pub.asfar as staying at wilcannia iadvise not to you will see the reason why as you enter the town.
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Reply By: Member - Jon W (QLD) - Thursday, Feb 07, 2008 at 06:57

Thursday, Feb 07, 2008 at 06:57
Thanks folks. Seems like the best thing to do will be to make a decision based on the weather when we get to Tilpa or toss a coin. Thanks.
Jon W
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