Sandflags, Purnululu and GRR Gorges

A sandflag is a very good safety item to have but I wouldn't consider it a necessity for either the GRR or Bungles. Good roads (loosely speakibng of course) and plenty of viz. A good UHF is a must though.

Cheers Mick

Mark,

I would agree with Mike O, a sand flag, a must when driving over sand dunes, is not required on "good dirt roads".

What would happen is the flag would start to flap itself to destruction plus the flag pole that you are using would also either bend back or break.

Drive to the conditions, drive with the UHF on scan and drive with head lights on.

Have a safe trip and save the flag for the dunes.

Wayne

Thank you both for your comments. I had the same thoughts but thought I would get advice from someone who has actually travelled that area. Headlights on and driving to conditions of course goes without saying (or it should). However living on the Tanami and travelling it often to Alice Springs sometimes I wonder!!!
We are looking forward to the trip up the rest of the Tanami then across to Broome & return in about four weeks, can't wait.
Thanks Again
Cheers
Mark

I don't think a sand flag would add much to the visibility issues on the narrow and hard to see sections of the road into Purnululu. As Dunc said, there is always someone coming at you way too fast. Drive cautiously. No visibility problems at all on the GRR.

Motherhen

Overhanging branches in places going into Purnululu would quickly wipe out a sand flag. Better to watch for dust from oncoming vehicles and use your UHF radio to call ahead/listen for oncoming traffic. Yes too many vehicles travel way too fast on that road.

No problems on GRR or roads into the gorges. Just travel at a sensible speed.

Cheers