willuna to meekatharra
Submitted: Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 at 13:18
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goddosglory
hi all...leaving kalgoorlie sat morning,heading up to
broome...i was wondering if anyone could tell me road condition between willuna and
meekatharra...
i have been told it is a gravel road....i will be towing 18 foot regal pop top with low plumbing...also any interesting things to see along the way..thanks
Reply By: Motherhen - Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 at 13:54
Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 at 13:54
Hi goddosglory
A similar question was asked on the caravaners
forum - was that you? A reply from someone in the area included;
"Unless they have done it up the
Meekatharra /
Wiluna Rd is only for 4wd and off road vans also the Carnarvon/
Meekatharra Rd. It would be best to
check with the Meeka Shire or
police close to the time as the cops and rangers are out on it a fair bit."
I haven't been on that road, but with our previous camper,
Pilbara stony roads did some damage, including a hole in the
water tank, and the front of the van 'battered in' by stones.
Motherhen
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Follow Up By: goddosglory - Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 at 16:30
Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 at 16:30
yes that was me..been working in kal.for a while..time to move on...will
check with willuna shire..much shorter this way..thanks
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Follow Up By: Motherhen - Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 at 16:33
Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 at 16:33
Shorter not always quicker! However from the reply below looks like it will present no problems for you.
Mh
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Follow Up By: goddosglory - Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 at 16:53
Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 at 16:53
having been a fan of this
forum for sometime..and having read about some of your adventures...i appreciate you taking the time to answer me..thanks
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Reply By: bgreeni - Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 at 14:34
Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 at 14:34
It is a year since I drove it but it is a good, wide, gravel road with some sealed overtaking areas.
You certainly should have no problems unless it is very wet.
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Follow Up By: Member - George (WA) - Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 at 17:42
Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 at 17:42
I was there late last year, as said by bgreeni above, no problem at all. It is gravel so adjust your driving speed. Even if wet, not saturated, you will only get lots of red mud, wet dust on your car. Cheers
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Follow Up By: Member - Jerry C (WA) - Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 at 23:33
Tuesday, Apr 20, 2010 at 23:33
Hi Goddsglory,
Another option is to go from Leinster to
Sandstone on the sealed road and then to
Meekatharra on what is generally better quality gravel, however
check with the
police and shire council.
Cheers,
Jerry
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