Arkaroola with dual axle van
Submitted: Tuesday, Mar 15, 2011 at 23:45
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Budge 1
Just heading up to the
Flinders Ranges with our 22ft dual axle van. Can we make it through to Arkaroola? Or do we need to leave it at
Leigh Creek? Or is there another way from
Wilpena Pound that will accept the van?
Cheers
Budge
09LC200 Sahara happliy tugging 2.3t 22ft Grant Tourer Family Van around
the block with wife & 3 kids on board.
Reply By: Member - Michael P (QLD) - Wednesday, Mar 16, 2011 at 06:10
Wednesday, Mar 16, 2011 at 06:10
Budge,
No problems with Arkaroola.
Well worth the visit.
Mike,
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Reply By: MEMBER - Darian, SA - Wednesday, Mar 16, 2011 at 08:31
Wednesday, Mar 16, 2011 at 08:31
Might pay to
check with locals at Leigh Creek/
Copley - the gravel roads between
Copley and Arkaroola have had rain in recent times - Transport SA reports wheel rutting, ponded water, caution at creek crossings etc. - possibly access for the larger van might mean a scrape or two - when graded, the those roads are very good, but some sections are quite stony and passenger tyres could be compromised - light truck class tyres do much better overall.
Outback Roads - Transport SA
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Reply By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Wednesday, Mar 16, 2011 at 14:24
Wednesday, Mar 16, 2011 at 14:24
Hi Budge 1
There are 2 main ways to Arkaroola and it will depend on how quick you want to get there and where you are coming from.
The quickest will be up the black top and head east at
Copley. If you stay the night at the caravan park in
Copley, it is a good spot to stay and great meals at the local pub.
The other way is all dirt is the back way on the Martins
Well Road (accessible from Wilpena or further south at
Yunta). Take your time on the dirt roads and you should not have any problems. You must remember that this is all pastoral country and all those back roads take road trains, and mining vehicles.
Go one way and come back the other.
The Flinders is a top spot and do not rush you trip.
Have a great time.
Cheers
Stephen
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Reply By: olcoolone - Wednesday, Mar 16, 2011 at 17:05
Wednesday, Mar 16, 2011 at 17:05
One thing I would be concerned with is stone damage to the front of the van and back of the tow vehicle, especially windows.
Seen it to many times with people not using stone guards and deflectors.
Came across a guy in a new Pathfinder and Ultimate camper at
William Creek, we stopped and had lunch in the car park opposite the pub for about an hour..... for that hour we watched the guy and his partner in the Pathfinder and new Ulti trying to get stone chips out.
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Follow Up By: Gronk - Wednesday, Mar 16, 2011 at 17:52
Wednesday, Mar 16, 2011 at 17:52
How did they get stone chips out on the side of the road ????? lol
We went via
Yunta with campers and set the cruise on 70 k/ph....just right for the dips and not too bad for flying rocks......used to sit on 80 to 90, but when backing off a bit ( time permitting ) it is more relaxing !!
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Follow Up By: olcoolone - Thursday, Mar 17, 2011 at 09:06
Thursday, Mar 17, 2011 at 09:06
They were rubbing them with there fingers thinking they weren't as bad s they were.
Obviously first time out.
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Reply By: Motherhen - Wednesday, Mar 16, 2011 at 21:40
Wednesday, Mar 16, 2011 at 21:40
Just be careful on the dips Budge - some are deceptively deeper than others and will
rock the rig around unless you slow right down. We went after a few days at
Wilpena Pound north then west through
Brachina Gorge, and back east through
Parachilna Gorge and on to
Blinman. From there to Arkaroola for a few days taking drives around the area. Loved it all.
Motherhen
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