Bourke to Tibooburra

Submitted: Thursday, Aug 26, 2010 at 20:01
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Hi all,

We are planning a trip through Outback NSW and down the Strzelecki Track into the Flinders in a bit over a month (if the roads dry out!). As part of the trip we are going from Bourke via Wanaaring to Tibooburra and then on to Cameron Corner and down the Stzelecki Track. Can anyone give an idea of what the road is like between Bourke and Tibooburra? Will be travelling in 4wd with and offroad camper.

Also interested in recomendations for Camping sites around Tibooburra and Cameron Corner.

Thanks Jusel
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Reply By: mikehzz - Thursday, Aug 26, 2010 at 20:24

Thursday, Aug 26, 2010 at 20:24
Its a pretty good dirt road if the weather is ok. Close to Tibooburra it goes through the Sturt Stony Desert so the rocks start invading the road. I've never camped at Tibooburra but I think there is an area out of town to the north.
Fort Grey is popular closer to Cameron Corner and the Corner itself is a good place to stop. Cheers, Mike
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Follow Up By: Fiona & Paul - Thursday, Aug 26, 2010 at 21:30

Thursday, Aug 26, 2010 at 21:30
There is a NP campsite about 5-7km north of Tibooburra and there are photos in Places of Sturt National Park Campsite and the CP in Tibooburra.

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Reply By: zook - Thursday, Aug 26, 2010 at 20:56

Thursday, Aug 26, 2010 at 20:56
Jusel

as has been said, it is a pretty good dirt road (depending on the weather). When I drove it there were long stretches of bulldust in places, but i don't think that would be a problem now.

There are heaps of places to pull off the road between Burke and Wanaaring, and a few places further past Wanaaring.

As has been said you can camp around Tibooburra. Cameron Corner has camping sites at the store, and you can also bush camp on the way there. You can also camp at Bollards Station (if it's open atm).

It's a beautiful area, but I imagine would be pretty hard going after wet weather.

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Follow Up By: Member - John L (WA) - Thursday, Aug 26, 2010 at 21:01

Thursday, Aug 26, 2010 at 21:01
Do stay at Camerons Corner - costs you a $5 note thrown up into the ceiling (if you miss sticking 3 times then shout the bar) - all money to RFDS. Fen & Cheryl are true outback icons. Just order your beer by colour of cans not brand! Cheers Heather
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Follow Up By: Sand Man (SA) - Friday, Aug 27, 2010 at 07:45

Friday, Aug 27, 2010 at 07:45
Whilst I like atmosphere at Camerons Corner, I wouldn't stay at the camping area. It is too open to any wind that blows across the landscape.


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Reply By: Holiday Hound - Thursday, Aug 26, 2010 at 21:13

Thursday, Aug 26, 2010 at 21:13
We did a similar trip to you, but in the reverse direction.
We camped at Wanaaring in the tiny, basic but emptycamp ground, hot showers etc .Its right next to the general store.
Camerons Corner has plenty of room to camp with some basic facilities. The pub was a welcome sight and the only building around. When we camped there, on a moonlit night, a bunch of brumbies came galloping down the road past us. Remeber dont forget to shut the gate as you leave NSW..!
One thing though which may be obvious, is try and not drive late into the afternoon as you head west. The kangaroos, goats, etc all are red from dust and blend exceptionally well into the road side and will be hard to see with the sun in your eyes.
The road is long, red and straight with some corrugations and holes. In fact, we saw a Commodore out at Camerons Corner which had come the same way...
After you leave Cameron Corner you will start crossing all the sand dunes on the way to the Strezlecki- it was like a rollercoaster.
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Follow Up By: dola dave - Friday, Aug 27, 2010 at 10:10

Friday, Aug 27, 2010 at 10:10
As already said road is OK if not wet, which it has been this year. I've done Bourke Wanaaring 3 times so far this year in a VW T5.
You can camp at Wanaaring on the river or beside the Pub but remember you cannot rely on getting fuel at the store, sometimes he will only sell you 10 lt .
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Reply By: Signman - Friday, Aug 27, 2010 at 10:15

Friday, Aug 27, 2010 at 10:15
Camping at Tibooburra...Dead Horse Gap..about 2km N of Town.
S: 29 25.051 E: 142 00.065

We'll be doing a similar track to you. Bourke-Tibooburra-Cameron Corner-Innaminka-Birdsville- (a night in the Desert)-Birdsville Tk to Flinders Ranges-Then to Kangaroo Is- and home (near Sydney) via Great Ocean Rd-an Vic. High Country.
Getting away Oct 1 (all being well) !!

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Follow Up By: Jusel - Friday, Aug 27, 2010 at 17:45

Friday, Aug 27, 2010 at 17:45
We are leaving on the 15th of October. Not sure about Innamincka yet was just planning on going from Cameron Corner down the track into the Flinders. Have been thinking of doing the bore track to Innamincka though and then back down the strzelecki track will just have to see what time allows for!

If you are coming back down the Birdsville track I highly recommended staying a night at Mungerannie roadhouse. Stayed there in 2004 on a trip from Alice springs through to Sydney and it was certainly the best night of the trip!!
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