Fuel on Nullarbor
Submitted: Saturday, Mar 21, 2009 at 21:49
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Red Tail Black (WA)
Hi Guys
Heading off tomorrow to SA anyone got any updates on the Nullarbor fuel prices. We are heading over to the National Steam Engine rally in
Murray Bridge and the garages on the Nullarbor are not on the fuel price listing. Any information on the best
places to fill as we head to
Murray Bridge would be appreciated. We are running on diesel and gas and our mate on petrol and gas. So all 3 prices would be good.
Cheers Red Tail Black.
Reply By: Saharaman (aka Geepeem) - Sunday, Mar 22, 2009 at 07:25
Sunday, Mar 22, 2009 at 07:25
HI Red Tail,
If you are going that far why not go a bit further to the Maitland Steam Fest on April 18 & 19 as
well.
This year the C35 class will be there operating as
well as C642 (pre runner to the 38 class).
This would have to be one of the best steam fests in Australia - street steam and portable engines, operating steam excursions, show n shine of all types of motor
vehiclesetc etc.
Steamfest
Ive been going down from Queensland the past few years -
well worth it if you love steam engines and older vehicles etc.
Cheers,
GPM
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Follow Up By: Red Tail Black (WA) - Sunday, Mar 22, 2009 at 10:22
Sunday, Mar 22, 2009 at 10:22
Hi Saharaman, Yes I know of that one thanks. I probably use the wrong name for the National we are going to. It is the National Historical Machinery Rally which involves all sorts from tractors to steam engines. Every two years the clubs have a National rally and all clubs bring along displays. Our travelling mates belong and we are going there first then going to do a few weeks of touring around SA.
Thanks again for the info
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Reply By: Bruce M - Sunday, Mar 22, 2009 at 11:52
Sunday, Mar 22, 2009 at 11:52
I did this route a year ago, using unleaded. On the WA end
Norseman was cheaper than Balladonia,
Caiguna, Cocklebiddy and Madura. Prices came down again at
Mundrabilla and
Eucla (but NOT at Border Village). The price at Nullarbor was as high as the Balladonia to Madura stretch.
Nundroo to
Ceduna prices, and
Port Augusta, were all the same, and around the same price as
Norseman.
Based on my experience, you should fill at
Norseman, top up if necessary at
Mundrabilla or
Eucla, then fill again at
Ceduna.
Good luck, and enjoy the trip.
Bruce M
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Follow Up By: Red Tail Black (WA) - Monday, Mar 23, 2009 at 11:59
Monday, Mar 23, 2009 at 11:59
Thanks Bruce On the way now just pulled out of
Beverley stop with friends here last night before our holiday. cheers
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Reply By: Gone Bush (WA) - Sunday, Mar 22, 2009 at 13:02
Sunday, Mar 22, 2009 at 13:02
I agree with the info from Bruce, Red Tail. Same as my experience on my last two crossings.
Without hijacking the thread (hopefully) your consoles in your Troopy look terrific, especially the one over the instrument cluster.
You're probably on your way while I'm posting this (Sunday morning) but I'd like to encourage you to put in a comprehensive post (or blog) on both your consoles and other mods to your Troopy and a fullsome report, with photos, on your Elross van.
I suspect there aren't too many Elross vans out there, especially private ones, and it would be interesting to see a report on a WA off road van.
Enjoy your trip.
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Follow Up By: Gone Bush (WA) - Sunday, Mar 22, 2009 at 13:06
Sunday, Mar 22, 2009 at 13:06
PS, love the big cockatoo decal on the side of the van.
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Reply By: DIO - Monday, Mar 23, 2009 at 10:59
Monday, Mar 23, 2009 at 10:59
If the feed bak on prices indicates say $1.90 per litre will that stop you going on your trip ??
My approach to fuel prices is simple. If you need the fuel just buy it. Worrying endlessly about prices will only spoil your trip.
I (and 275,00 other people)were at the Clipsal 500 over the past 4 days. Boozers obviously happily paying $9.50 for 375ml can of Bundy and Coke. Price didn't seem to slow anyone's drinking down. Cup of coffee $4.50, 600ml Coke $4.50, pies and pasties $4.20 etc etc.
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