Gary Junction Road

Hi Allyn,

That looks like a great trip providing that you can get permits. I do know that the road from Kintore to Alice Springs is normally in good repair as it is graded from time to time. The track to the west from there runs parallel to the dunes and only crosses dunes a short distance from Gary Junction. To get to Gary Junction you can use the Tallawanna Track that runs from Newman and maybe get a fuel drop at Well 23. Then drive north along the CSR to the Kidson Track. Or you may take the Kidson Track from Sandfire Roadhouse and refuel at the Outstation near Well 33. I don't know anything about the latter track. I have read reports every year of 4by groups driving the track from Alice to Sandy Blight Junction, Kintore, Kirrwurra(WA) and Gary Junction. I do not think that you will be able to refuel at Kintore. Your closest refuelling place may be Papunya. You could do it alone if you are well prepared but it would be more fun if you had another vehicle in tow.

Came through that way last year. Rough as guts in places, but not dangerous, Tallawanna is probably worse, wash outs, corrigations, unable to maintain constant speed, so frustrating at times, however, thats all part of the game and as long as you are aware of the hazards, go for it.