warbuton crossing
Submitted: Wednesday, Sep 02, 2009 at 20:54
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Member - Fourplayfull
Just wondered if anyone has passed this way out of the
Simpson Desert lately ? I will be in the area around middle of Sept . and it would surely shorten the trip home .
Cheers John
Reply By: Crackles - Wednesday, Sep 02, 2009 at 22:02
Wednesday, Sep 02, 2009 at 22:02
The most recent reports including from Mungarannie roadhouse are saying the
Warburton track is still closed even though the crossing itself is shallow enough. You may be lucky for it to open just before you get there as they are saying around two weeks. First ones through should have a challenging time of it both on flood plain area & the half dozen big dunes off the
rig road.
Have fun,
Cheers Craig..............
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Follow Up By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Wednesday, Sep 02, 2009 at 23:03
Wednesday, Sep 02, 2009 at 23:03
Yep Craig, its the floodout that is the issue. In 2001 we went out there soon after it was reopened and there was a lot of
water and detours still in the 8km between the
Birdsville Track and the crossing.
The track looked like this:
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And the Crossing looked like this:
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Reply By: Member - Mick O (VIC) - Wednesday, Sep 02, 2009 at 22:45
Wednesday, Sep 02, 2009 at 22:45
You'll need a Nissan to pull you through bloke LOL. How's the Video Camera going? There is a post above asking about the performance of the Sony and here you are. Good to see you're back in civilisation (where exactly???). Hello and X's to Mrs Incredible.
Mick
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Follow Up By: Member - Mick O (VIC) - Wednesday, Sep 02, 2009 at 22:47
Wednesday, Sep 02, 2009 at 22:47
P.S. It's a good run down through that way generally. Road is in pretty good nick. Certainly better than most you're used too. Doesn't get a lot of traffic hense it stays in good condition (was on it in July last year). Didn't cross any big dunes on it, a couple of small ones only. Do not know how the floodwaters have affected it. If it's open...do it!
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Reply By: Tenpounder (SA) - Wednesday, Sep 02, 2009 at 23:32
Wednesday, Sep 02, 2009 at 23:32
Hi, I suggest you look at Thread 71969; it covers much the same questions.
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Reply By: Member - Fourplayfull - Thursday, Sep 03, 2009 at 10:42
Thursday, Sep 03, 2009 at 10:42
Thanks for your replies - will probably use the K1 then to BV . yes Mick , have to reset the clock tomorrow as paradise is coming to an end - just closer to the next mission .
Cheers John & Suz
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