Longreach to Opalton via Vergemont???
Submitted: Saturday, Mar 06, 2010 at 18:49
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destrier
G'day all
I'm currently planning a trip for my family to the Red Centre from
Toowoomba in Jun/Jul 2010. I'm planning on leaving
Longreach and heading directly west out thru Vergemont with the intention of going to
Opalton.
My question is can I keep going west from Vergemont on to
Mayneside Ruins or do I need to head Nth from Vergemont and then come down into
Opalton from the Nth?
My Hema map says there isn't a track but there is one on Google maps as
well as I have found this trip which suggests I can but it is a couple of yrs old now.
http://www.exploroz.com/TrekNotes/OutbackQLD/Winton_to_Longreach.aspx?rv=1
I wish to spend a night at
Opalton and then come back down to
Mayneside ruins, and then onto Lark Quarry before heading out thru Old Cork, thence
Boulia.
Appreciate any comments,
Daniel
Reply By: Member - Kiwi Kia - Saturday, Mar 06, 2010 at 21:11
Saturday, Mar 06, 2010 at 21:11
Hi Daniel,
I drove down from
Opalton to
Jundah a couple of years ago and don't recall any side roads heading east that did not have large 'keep out' notices .
KK
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Reply By: furph - Sunday, Mar 07, 2010 at 14:23
Sunday, Mar 07, 2010 at 14:23
Daniel.
That is an interesting way to get to
Opalton via Vergemont.
There will be a few washed out
creek crossings this year, but patience and a shovel would get you through.
The track takes you right past the new Mayneside
homestead, best if you call in, say g'day to Joan (Martyr) and put your moniker in her visitors book.
Instead of a
camp at the Bush
Park at
Opalton, there is a good
camp spot adjacent to the Mayne r. crossing coming from Mayneside and before you get to the
gate. The river here has plenty of fish, yellowbelly and bream.
The road continuing west brings you back onto the main
Winton road at Elvo.
Great country all through there, but watch out for the locals at
Opalton. You could end up there for years enjoying a new lifestyle!
furph
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Follow Up By: destrier - Sunday, Mar 07, 2010 at 16:15
Sunday, Mar 07, 2010 at 16:15
Thanks very much Furph!!
Is the track easy to follow or will I find myself wondering if I'm still on it? I wouls like to maybe go
Longreach to
Opalton via Vergemont & Mayneside, have a look around
Opalton for a little while and then head north from
Opalton up to '
Carisbrooke Station'. This would all be in one day... doable or not?
The next day would be
Carisbrooke Station to Lark Quarry, then to Old Cork and then onto
Boulia if daylight permits or I may just
camp up off the road somewhere!
I assume that you are familiar with this area so was wondering what you think of this plan.
Appreciate your comments,
Daniel
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