Pilbara trip questions
Submitted: Monday, Jun 15, 2009 at 20:16
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stumbly
Hi all,
I'm planning to take the family from
perth to Karajini /
Millstream / pt Samson in a months time. I only have 14 days to do the trip, and having never been up the inland road before (gt northern hwy) I was hoping some one could give me some advice for a couple of overnight stops on the way up?
If it was just me I would do it in 2 days but I don't think the kids ( teenagers ) would take the long stretches in the car so 3 days it is!
We are self sufficient with water and power and can get a bit off the highway with a 4.2td patrol and semi offroad windsor rapid.
Thanks in advance, Keith
Reply By: Tessysdad - Tuesday, Jun 16, 2009 at 00:21
Tuesday, Jun 16, 2009 at 00:21
Hello Stumbly,
There are not many good
places prior to Meektharra that take you very far off the highway. The best is probably the Gascoyne River
Rest area as there are a number of sites for those who are prepared to wander alongside the river. The site is on the west side of the highway and about 60k or so south of
Kumarina Roadhouse. An enjoyable drive and lots to see and do when you nget to your destinations. Be prepared to stay at Karajini for a few days to take in as many of the gorges as you can manage.
Happy camping,
Mike.
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Reply By: humie - Tuesday, Jun 16, 2009 at 01:20
Tuesday, Jun 16, 2009 at 01:20
Hey Stumbly,
We stayed at a great place Between Karajini and
Millstream called Mt Florence Station. Grass caravan sites, hot showers and great wood bbqs and all for 20 bucks a night. Highly recommend the place.
Humie and family
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Reply By: Member - Tony S (WA) - Tuesday, Jun 16, 2009 at 01:40
Tuesday, Jun 16, 2009 at 01:40
Hi stumbly
The gascoyne has very little water in it at present. We were there about a 4/5 weeks ago and the bush flies were popular. Suggest you stop at the
Cue Info Cntr and get some of the fly repellant they sell there. Just in case. On tbe right hand side - it works!
Stop at Mt Magnet o/night and then Gascoyne River. Or, As you seem to have plenty of time, Lake Nalan which is about 20 k north ok
Cue. Says no Camping , According to the Shire of
Cue 24hr O.K..You may be able to get longer if you get right off the road. It is RAilway land NOT
Nallan Stn as far as we know.
Tony
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