Desert Road WA-NT

Have a look on Google earth with the map overlay. Desert rd peels off and runs to the east from the junction.

Hi Ross

The other replies have all taken it that you do mean the Gary Junction Road, which we will be taking with our caravan in a few weeks time.

Mh

Is the road called the Gary Junction Road or Gary Hwy?
I can only see a Gary Hwy and a junction where the Gary Hwy and Desert Road and some other unnamed roads meet.

Desert Road comes close to Kintore ,which looks like a good place to refuel

Sounds like a great trip. Looking forward to a rport on your return : )

Hi Ross

I use the very comprehensive QPA Roads and Tracks Western Australia (available from the ExplorOz shop and many other outlets), and it is called the Gary Junction Road all the way until it meets the Tanami Road. The Gary Highway turns south from Gary Junction and meets the Gunbarrell Highway at Everard Junction.

The group my son was with re-fuelled at Kintore, but i don't know if it was petrol or diesel, or if they had pre-arranged availability. Some travellers do call ahead with an ETA and their fuel requirements when travelling through the desert communities, to make sure they don't have long waits.

A friend who visited us last week (on the road full time for around four years now) said they always phone ahead, and would rather wait well out of town than in the community if it is going to be a few days before supplies arrive.

Permits are needed for part of the NT side. I'm not sure about the WA side yet.

Lots of threads on the Gary Junction Road, including a couple of very recent ones. I expect to find it easier than the Great Central Road (due to less traffic and less corrugations).

Mh

Thanks for clearing that up Mh and the tips on phoning ahead. Makes good sense.
I will need to get some maps for that area and Im also thinking about GPS.

Yes to both a good map book and a GPS before venturing into the desert Ross.

Mh

Kintore and Well 33 are definites. Have purchased at Kiwikurra in the past.

Bob

Thanks for the info. I am really begining to look forward to this trip;)