Geelong to Esperance

Submitted: Saturday, Oct 23, 2010 at 08:42
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Hi I will be travelling from Geelong to Esperance April next year towing a 17ft windsor rapid. I will be meeting people in espperance and sight see on the return trip. Can anyone suggest the best route and places to stay. I am travelling with 2 boys 6 & 9 (good travellers) Any tips ?

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Reply By: Member - Rod N (QLD) - Saturday, Oct 23, 2010 at 09:15

Saturday, Oct 23, 2010 at 09:15
Go thru Melbourne to Adelaide and Port Augusta and across the Nullabor. Turn left at Norseman.
Don't know about Vic for places to stay. Port Augusta Big4 is good as is Ceduna Foreshore then Eucla (not border village), Fraser Range and Esperance. As mentioned in other threads there are a lot of places to free camp if that is your bag.
Of course it depends on how far you want to travel each day, vehicle etc.
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Follow Up By: Larry01 - Saturday, Oct 23, 2010 at 21:18

Saturday, Oct 23, 2010 at 21:18
Thanks Ron I have a 2010 GXL Diesel Prado. How many days do you think it will take to get to Esperance. any suggestions on which way from Geelong? North through Horseham or Warnabool
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Reply By: AlanDell - Saturday, Oct 23, 2010 at 09:24

Saturday, Oct 23, 2010 at 09:24
Hi Larry, we have just recently arrived in Ocean Grove from Perth and we had a fantastic trip across. Decided to go South from Perth to Albany and Esperance, then up to Norseman, across Nullabor to Ceduna, then went south to Streaky Bay, Port Lincoln, up to Port Augusta. From there went thru Flinders Ranges across to Renmark, Mildura and down to Geelong.

There is plenty to see along the way - Esperance is fantastic with its beaches and coastline. The trip from Norseman to Ceduna can be done depending on how much time you have, and there is plenty of fuel and accomm along the way.

If you have time Streaky Bay, Venus Bay, Coffin Bay NP are great places to visit.Streaky Bay CP is a good place to spend a couple of days, right on the bay and great for kids.

Loved the Murray River and Mildura area, seemed to be plenty of places to free camp. Weather was great.

Have a great trip and take your time. Alan



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Reply By: Member - joc45 (WA) - Saturday, Oct 23, 2010 at 10:04

Saturday, Oct 23, 2010 at 10:04
Hi Larry,
If you're travelling in a reasonable 4wd, and are a bit adventurous, I recommend:
1. drop down to the historic Eyre Telegraph Station (Eyre Bird Observatory) south of Cocklebiddy on the Nullarbor.
2. At Balladonia, turn south and take the rough track thru to Israelite Bay, then all points west to Esperance (several options).
Lots of info if you want it. Check out trek notes on this web site.
cheers,
Gerry
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Follow Up By: Member - Mawso (WA) - Saturday, Oct 23, 2010 at 12:29

Saturday, Oct 23, 2010 at 12:29
"At Balladonia, turn south and take the rough track through to Israelite Bay"
That rough track is so rough its closed, your better off going on to Norseman and then heading down to Esperance.

Agreed Israelite Bay is worth visiting (with 4x4) but you need to approach from Esperance.

Steve.
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Follow Up By: get outmore - Saturday, Oct 23, 2010 at 12:49

Saturday, Oct 23, 2010 at 12:49
since when? I guess I havnt done it for a while but it wasnt that bad use to be a great track with many points of intrest
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Follow Up By: Member - joc45 (WA) - Saturday, Oct 23, 2010 at 13:46

Saturday, Oct 23, 2010 at 13:46
Hi Steve,
Was out there about 2 years ago, no problems. Which part is closed? Old Balladonia or Parmango roads, the track to TookleJenna/Israelite, or the northern section (blocking the lot)? If there's been rain, then any of the above can get quite sticky, but otherwise it's just rough.
Pity if it is closed, as there's a lot of very interesting things to see like Balbinya and Mt Ragged.
Gerry
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Follow Up By: Member - mazcan - Saturday, Oct 23, 2010 at 15:53

Saturday, Oct 23, 2010 at 15:53
hi larry 01
thread 81270 has imfo in it that might be of help
cheers
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Follow Up By: Larry01 - Saturday, Oct 23, 2010 at 21:28

Saturday, Oct 23, 2010 at 21:28
Hi Joc45 we have just sold the cruiser and got a 2010 GXL Diesel Prado but we are towing a Windsor Rapid 521
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Follow Up By: Member - Mawso (WA) - Sunday, Oct 24, 2010 at 00:27

Sunday, Oct 24, 2010 at 00:27
lladonia Rd Mt Ragged to Fisheries Rd ClosedDeep water fillled washouts in this section capable of swamping most vehicles. Road in poor condition.

Please note this is a Council Road
Updated: 23/10/2010 8:48:44 PM

Its closed. been so for a while and I am told its likely to be for some time as its a shire road and they have no resources to repair / open it.
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Reply By: Member - mazcan - Saturday, Oct 23, 2010 at 16:39

Saturday, Oct 23, 2010 at 16:39
hi larry01

when your ready to travel just look up this site for current road conditions including rd and track closures etc
www.dec.wa.gov.au
there is a smorgasbord of imfo
cheers
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