Ayers rock to Wiluna

Hi Boroma604
We did this trip about 15 years ago, camping all the way and had a great time. We are thinking going again next winter and taking our caravan and I was interested to know what van you had.
We have a 19ft tandem full height with a standard leaf spring suspension and I am uncertain about its performance on corrugation.
Would like to hear from you

Regards
Lee B

Gday,
We came across that way in August 2010 as well. I thought the road was really good. Averaged around 90km an hour with a trailer on with no dramas.
If you leave your email address Ill dig uo some info showing fuel stops, opening hours, distances and contact No's.

Cheers

G'day Stephen L (Clare SA) and all the other replies sorry I should of said I wish to do the Gunbarrel
I met Len Beadell in 1976 and his grader driver also and have wanted to do the gunbarrel since

For Gunbarrel try this link

http://www.exploroz.com/TrekNotes/WDeserts/Gunbarrel_Highway.aspx

Hi Garry

This is a great drive and one that will have you talking about for years to come. When you apply for this third permit, again online you will see that it has greater restrictions, mainly for safety. There is so much to see and every type of driving conditions will be encountered, from sand, wash aways and some really good corrugations. One thing that you will need to be competent in is GPS navigation, as there are no sign posts to let you know when to turn off, so miss the turn off and you will never know where the Old Gunbarrel starts.

There are countless great camping spots, but make sure that you time the setting sun from on top of Mt Beadell and you could stay at the good little camp Beadell, not far from Mt Beadell. The moment that you enter the Wiluna Shire Boundary, will be into well maintained roads.

My only advise is drop tyre pressures down when in the heavy corrugations, this will make the greatest to driving conditions and comfort for your vehicle and its contents.


Have a great trip


Cheers

Stephen
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Excellent advice here Stephen,

Gary in addition what Stephen has advised when you drive around the back of Mt Beadell and walk up to the top keep an eye out for a small rock on your right as you walk up. Its a plug over a quaint gnamma hole - most people aren't aware its there.

As Stephen says a sunset atop Mt Beadell is awesome.

cheers

Phil

Hi Phil

Long time no hear, I hope things are fine with you and all the very best for 2011.
We found it and made a small minor alteration, removed the smaller round stones that someone had placed around the larger stone. When you see the picture of when Len was there, there were no small stones, so I have made it look original again.

This was the before picture, but I did not take one of the way it should look.
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There was no water in there when we inspected it, but then again it had not rained out that way for some time.


Cheers

Stephen

Hello Stephen

I have to say I really like it it when a query on here gets your attention. Not only are we given excellent advice it us usually beautifully illustrated with your photos. I plan to be travelling in this area in July and you have certainly raised my anticipation levels.


Thanks for your good work.

Cheers

Rocco

Hi Stephen, not wishing to hijack the thread but best wishes and happy travels for 2011.

I haven't been that way for a while so am pleased the gnamma is still okay and vandalised and I'm glad you've restored' it the way Len found it.

All of you who intend doing the Gunbarrel, enjoy the trip its a terrific drive.
You'll hear all sorts of stories about it being a dreadful road, rough etc. I've found what's rough for one isn't for another. As I say below let your tyres down and drive to the roads conditions and not you're clock.

cheers

Hi Rocco

Thanks for that, but that is what this sites is about, people asking for advise and getting the correct answer that you are after. You will enjoy the Old Gunbarrel. Take your time and as they say, stop to smell the roses....LOL

When you get to the corrugated section, drop your tyre pressures lower and this will greatly improve the ride.

Here are a few more pictures of the Old Gunbarrel to get you thinking even more.

Have a great trip.

Cheers


Stephen

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Hi Rocco

Thanks for that, but that is what this sites is about, people asking for advise and getting the correct answer that you are after. You will enjoy the Old Gunbarrel. Take your time and as they say, stop to smell the roses....LOL

When you get to the corrugated section, drop your tyre pressures lower and this will greatly improve the ride.

Here are a few more pictures of the Old Gunbarrel to thinking even more.

Have a great trip.

Cheers


Stephen

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Hi Phil
Yes it makes me cross to think that people have added those extra rocks and it takes the true effect away from this special location. I tried to fit the original stone in as good as possible and lets hope it stays that way.

Having said that, there were other people up there looking for it when we were there and they walked straight past it and could not find it. They obviously did not know what they were looking for and with the stones they way they were, it stood out like a sore thumb.

Take care and safe travels.


Cheers

Stephen