outback highway

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Great Central Road

Part of the "Outback Way", the Great Central Road is the main thoroughfare through Central Australia and links WA to NT. It is widely used by buses, trucks, 4WD and occasionally 2WD vehicles.

Great Central Road

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The Great Central Road is the main thoroughfare through Central Australia and links WA to NT. It is mostly unsealed but is widely used by buses, trucks, 4WD and occasionally 2WD vehicles.

Member - Lachlan B (QLD)

I going on the outback highway soon, is it ok onthe wa side. ie the Great Central Highway to Laverton to Ayers RockA road report would be great. regards LB

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Reply By: Member -Paintar - Sunday, May 09, 2010 at 12:22

Sunday, May 09, 2010 at 12:22

Hi Lachlan
I was out there about 4 weeks ago the WA side is realy good and has been for about 2 years and as for NT side it is total crap, people thought when we got to Yulara we were smiling but we where just trying to keep our teeth in our head. Fuel prices were Laverton $1.45 Giles $ 2.00.
Good Luck

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Reply By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Sunday, May 09, 2010 at 18:15

Sunday, May 09, 2010 at 18:15

Hi Lachlan
Like above, the WA side is usually very good. Can recommend staying at Warakurna and Tjukayirla, both top spots and your vehicle will be safe. Lots to see along the way and have a great trip. Make sure that you go to the Giles Weather Station and see one of the weather balloons being launched. The morning launch has the larger balloon. Also check out the Aboriginal caves at Tjukayirla.

Cheers

Stephen