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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 - Tom V (WA)

Travelled the GCR in early july 2010, from Perth to Alice, road Ok, couple of bumpy spots. can be done in a 2wd, if fact we were overtaken by a new commodore wagon. NT side very bumpy, looks like no maintenance done for a couple of years.

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Reply By: The other Norm C (WA) - Friday, Aug 13, 2010 at 14:25

Friday, Aug 13, 2010 at 14:25

Thanks Tom
I'm heading that way mid Sept. on route to Innaminka.
If it wasn't a bit rough it wouldn't as much fun
Norm

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Follow Up By: pmk03 - Friday, Aug 13, 2010 at 14:36

Friday, Aug 13, 2010 at 14:36

Hey Norm,

If you have time duck up the David Carnegie Rd & have a look at Empress Spring. Only 60km there & well worth a look. The road is good as far as the spring. But don't expect to find water there.. the names a little misleading.

PMK

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Follow Up By: The other Norm C (WA) - Friday, Aug 13, 2010 at 19:57

Friday, Aug 13, 2010 at 19:57

Thanks PMK
It's already on the list.

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Reply By: pmk03 - Friday, Aug 13, 2010 at 14:29

Friday, Aug 13, 2010 at 14:29

Hi,
I went through just after you (around 21st July) & found it still in good condition on the WA side although a few corrugations east of the Hunt Oil Rd. towards Warburton.
The NT side wasn't too bad either as the graders were going through when I was there.
Great trip & some fantastic scenery especially as you approch the NT border from the west.
PMK

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