Permits - Giles WS?

Thanks!

Shaker, Giles weather station operates on SA time (same as NT), not WA time, and balloon goes up at 8.30 am SA standard time, which is synchronised with balloon releases at weather stations throughout the world. The visitor room is open at 8 am, and has history of the weather station, Len Beadell memorabilia and other items of interest. We spent a while there before the tour and again afterwards. We had phoned ahead to say we would be there that morning, although they do understand people's travel estimations can vary. We stayed at the Warakurna RH overnight to be ready for the early start.

Motherhen

That answered my next question, which was where is the closest place to camp to Giles.

Hi Shaker,
Good Camp ground right behind the Warakurna Roadhouse. Make sure you bring in your own wood for a fire, as trying to get enough around the roadhouse area is very scarce.

Stephen


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You get eaten!

I'm sure that's not the case anymore.

Great, that's one hazard I can cross off the list!

Ya never know, Sixty

At least i made 60!

And I got all the right permits to make sure i do too (to make what age i can't reveal because a lady is allowed to lie about her age).

Mh

Ladies are more tender Motherhen. I reckon I could sacrifice der navigator and scoot.

Does she ever read the forum Sixty? If so, you could be in BIG strife.

Mh

I am a gent of honour Motherhen. I had so informed her that a dilemma was at hand and that she might be at risk. She's plucky however and smart. I don't trust her.

Hi
Part of any successful tip, comes down to planning, knowing where you are going and what you could expect. You do not just stumble into aboriginal lands without knowing it. Ignorance is no excuse.

It does not take much time to organise them over the Internet.

Stephen

shame on me I always seem to "overlook"........never been an issue yet.....

The locals are rather partial to bungarra roasted in the coals

Good one Motherhen...I'll pay that one

Thanks, we are expecting to be there around the 29th July on the way to do the CSR.

Hi Stephen,
When permits are organised online, do these then have to be printed off to display on the vehicle or can we just take note of a number??
Not sure when or whether we will be travelling on roads which require them until somewhere along the way, as we will be travelling for close to 6 months, so it isnt always possible to organise them before we leave home.
Regards,
Heather

Hi Heather,
Seeing we always take our notebook with us, I always have the permits in my trip folder for quick access. The only permits that I print off is the one when heading out from Yulara. The people at the toll booth have always checked the information, and vehicle registration on the permit to that of the car, to make sure they are the same. They then give you a little lecture, saying that you must proceed straight for the Great Central Road, and not detour and visit the Rock, as you have not paid the entry fee which gives you the right to see the attractions there. As for being on the road for 6 months, when you are near an internet cafe, drop into them, apply for your permit on line when you know that you will be entering an area that requires a permit. Transfer the permit information onto a flash drive to then download into your computer for your reference.

Enjoy your great trip, and put that great camera into overtime.

All the best and Cheers

Stephen

Thanks Stephen.

I carry my notebook too, so I could organise a permit online when we are away, just dont have any access to printer except for a postcard one. Havent tried to print anything other than photos on it as yet but I suppose it prints text.

I guess I could start the notebook up and show it to anyone who wanted to view it if the need arises. Would that be correct?

We have only got vague plans as to where we will get to, WA being totally new to us and such an enormous area to explore.
Dont want to rush it so think we will do part this year and go back next to different areas.

Regards,

Heather

Hi Heather,
Yes there is a lot of BIG COUNTRY out there. WA has a very lot to offer and like you said, you do not want to rush it.

All the Best

Stephen

Hi John
Do not worry, when we are away, my group always have the same gripes as you, and I have even mentioned it here on EO, after all, it is the Australian Taxpayers money that pays for all the upkeep of roads throughout Australia.
Could you imagine the public outcry if we made our Community brothers obtain a permit to enter out towns??

Even some of the areas that we are planning on going to this year, access has been denied, why, because they are for Aboriginal use only.

Cheers and enjoy your outback travels.

Stephen

permits are one thing but for crying out loud its meant to be the great central road linking QLD with WA

its vision will never come to fruition until the 2 permits to travel this road are either scrapped or at the very least a single permit availabe at Laverton and yulara in much the same way as the meerinie loop road
is implemented

We were invited to stay there at the station itself in 1985. Everyone met at the Giles Country Club for refreshing beverages at 5.00 p.m.

Cheers Mick