Googs Track

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Googs Track

A most adventurous short-cut for those travelling from the west to Coober Pedy & the Alice. Excellent views and plenty of wildlife, featuring memorials dedicated to Goog and Dinger,

Googs Track

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A most adventurous 4WD short-cut for those travelling from the west to Coober Pedy & the Alice. Excellent views & plenty of wildlife, featuring Goog's Lake & Mt. Finke. No dogs permitted.

geebee

Has anyone any thoughts of travelling Googs track in December?
Planning to go there this Christmas, it's my only chance of holidays.
I'm all set up for this type of driving.
Cheers Gary

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Reply By: Mick O - Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 at 17:50

Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 at 17:50

Gary,

it will be bloody hot but I guess you know that. Do they shut the track during the height of summer? It might pay to check with the parks office at Ceduna in respect to this.

Great neck of the woods but you will have to allow for the possibility of extreme temperatures by carrying extra water. I presume you're not towing?

Cheers Mick

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Follow Up By: geebee - Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 at 17:57

Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 at 17:57

Hey Mick,
Yeh been a lot of places this time of year.Cameron Corner 50C, Innaminka 45C
Great Central mid 40's, Coober Pedy etc. Safety is always first, good comms, plently fuel and water and spares. Haven't read of any closures but this could always happen. I will check before travelling.
Cheers Gary

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Reply By: jdwynn (Adelaide) - Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 at 19:25

Tuesday, Nov 02, 2010 at 19:25

geebee, check out Tarcoola/Ceduna weather records.Tarcoola mean max at Xmas about 34degC, Ceduna about 28degC. Maybe check with Nat PArks - wonder if they close the park like Ngarkat over Summer. Cheers

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