Narromine - Birdsville - Mt Isa
Submitted: Saturday, Feb 23, 2008 at 18:00
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Stef & Sal
Hi all
We are thinking of doing a
Narromine -
Birdsville - Mt Isa trip & were after some
feedback for the best route which will have us take in some of the scenery (
Cameron Corner /
Innamincka /
Tibooburra etc). We have an MK Triton 2.8TD reasonably decked out & we will be camping so no dramas to head off road. Any info re this trip would be good. Do we need parks passes etc? I can carry an extra 60L of fuel on top of the 75L in the tank.
Reply By: Member - Tessa (NSW) - Saturday, Feb 23, 2008 at 21:52
Saturday, Feb 23, 2008 at 21:52
Stef & Sal
I guess you have thrown some people by suggesting a start at
Narromine. I presume you mean in NSW. Personally I would head due West on the Barrier Highway to
Wilcannia and then turn right to
White Cliffs. From there take the short detour to Mutawinjie N.P. Spend a couple of days there. Great aboriginal carvings and
rock art - take a tour with the local guides. Then retrace your steps and head North to
Tibooburra. Make sure you stop off at
Milparinka on the way. There are a number of ways then to get to
Innamincka. I guess if you've never been there before you have to go via
Cameron Corner. The
Warri gate Road is also interesting, through Santos and Epsilon. Give yourself 2 -3 days at
Innamincka to see all the history in the surrounding area. Then off to
Birdsville. Again a number of different tracks available. Be guided by the locals at
Innamincka. If you want to see some different landscapes probably
Walkers Crossing is the best way to go (If it's open). This will also give you a taste of the
Birdsville Track, although that section is probably the best maintained part and can be a 100kph super highway.
Birdsville to Mt isa is pretty straight forward, just head North and go through
Bedourie and
Boulia. These roads are usually in pretty good nick.
Lots to see and do in this trip and you would probably want 3 weeks to do it properly. And that is only getting you to Mt Isa.
Hope this helps
tessa
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Follow Up By: Member - Tessa (NSW) - Saturday, Feb 23, 2008 at 22:04
Saturday, Feb 23, 2008 at 22:04
Sorry forgot to answer the rest of your queries.I don't think you will have a problem with fuel on any of these legs. As far as permits - if you stay at Mutawinjie you have to pay the Park rangers a small camping and entry fee. From memory they will come and collect it from you. At
Innamincka if you are going to go out to
Coongie Lakes you will need a Desert parks Pass, otherwise, camping on the common incurs a small fee to the
Innamincka town committee to assist in the provision of showers toilets etc.
tessa
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Reply By: Member - Duncs - Sunday, Feb 24, 2008 at 09:29
Sunday, Feb 24, 2008 at 09:29
What Tessa has suggested will give you a pretty good holiday with plenty to see.
The other option would be to go via
Bourke. Kidmans
Camp north of
Bourke is a nice Caravan Park and with a little effort you could walk down to the river. Should be nice now it has a bit of water in it.
Alternately you could turn off the Barrier Highway before
Wilcannia and head up to
Tilpa, an interesting little spot on the
Darling River.
Gundabooka National Park is up that way and is apparently
well worth a visit. You can get through from
Tilpa to
White Cliffs easily too. North of
White Cliffs is Reola Station which has a shearing shed that is
well worth a visit. The family name is Brown and their number is in the book, give them a call and they will show you around.
If you are going to Mutawingee call them first. The
ranger guided walks are only on certain days, I think it is Wednesday.
Milparinka is
well worth a visit and for something different you could stay in the Hotel. Sitting in the bar and talking with the locals is an education.
Heading to
Innamincka I like the
Bore Track up through Bollard Lagoon. Ask at the
Cameron Corner Store and they will give details. Also ask at the store how they get the money to stick on the ceiling. It'll cost you but it will be fun.
Everything else Tessa has suggested is spot on but if you get the chance take the river cruise at
Innamincka.
Then again if you tell me when you want to go maybe I could come along as your guide. That is just about my favourite part of the world.
Duncs
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Reply By: Member - John and Val W (ACT) - Sunday, Feb 24, 2008 at 10:00
Sunday, Feb 24, 2008 at 10:00
The
Bore Track through Bollards Lagoon is a great drive. Make sure you have good maps though as there are many mining tracks after you leave Bollards Lagoon.
Walkers Crossing is also a good run with plenty of varied country. If there has been rain, check with
police first as many of these tracks would then be impassable.
Cheers,
Val
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