Savannah Way
Submitted: Monday, Nov 17, 2003 at 06:37
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Member - Liz
I'm wondering if anyone can tell me about the road between Boorroloola to Hell's
Gate to
Normanton. We are planning to drive along this road next August to meet up with friends in
Cairns and we are wondering how long it will take and also what the condition of this road is usually like. I realise that the road condition can change from year to year but it's helpful to hear about other's experience in the past.
Reply By: Barry B - Monday, Nov 17, 2003 at 12:33
Monday, Nov 17, 2003 at 12:33
Hi Liz,
My family and I did that trip a couple of years ago in June/July and found it to be most enjoyable. The road was in good condition for most part, one
river crossing shortly after
Borroloola was a little deaper than expected, but still passable.
We spent a couple of days at
Normanton,
Burketown, and
Lawn Hill along the way, and wished we could have spent longer.
We left from
Katherine and it took us 7 travelling days, including the diversion to
Lawn Hill, to reach
Cairns. That was towing a camper and taking it easy.
Enjoy your trip.
Barry.
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Follow Up By: bod - Monday, Nov 17, 2003 at 13:27
Monday, Nov 17, 2003 at 13:27
Thanks Barry,that was exactly the kind of info I needed. It's really hard tp know how long it will take to travel along roads that you don't know!
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Reply By: Michelle from ExplorOz - Tuesday, Nov 18, 2003 at 01:04
Tuesday, Nov 18, 2003 at 01:04
The trek note on ExplorOz for that area is called the Gulf Track and its found in our Outback Qld region. Simply go to the Trip Planning menu, select Trek Notes then find it there OR take this link
Gulf Track
We also publish Road Conditions which are updated weekly at a minimum for all areas. See
Qld Road Conditionsor find this listed under the On the Road menu, select Road Conditons and then the state of Qld.ExplorOz
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Follow Up By: Member - Liz- Tuesday, Nov 18, 2003 at 06:46
Tuesday, Nov 18, 2003 at 06:46
Thanks for the news, I'll take a copy and add to my file.
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