Nappa Merrie then north

Submitted: Monday, May 02, 2011 at 00:24
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Hi all I am looking at a map for an upcoming trip and it shows the road from Nappa Merrie via Arrabury heading north to be sealed. Last time I was up that way it was dirt. Can anyone help with info on this bit of road. John c
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Reply By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Monday, May 02, 2011 at 07:31

Monday, May 02, 2011 at 07:31
Hi John

I am not sure what map you are checking but like you the last time we were there it was all dirt. I have just checked the 2010 Hema South East Sheet Map and it still has it all dirt. I could be wrong, but would have thought that there are far more major outback roads that need upgrading before that section of road. I know that when you get past the Ballera Gas fields and heading east that there is a sealed road through to Thargomindah.

What map are you using that shows it sealed?


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Reply By: Member - Tezza Qld - Monday, May 02, 2011 at 09:21

Monday, May 02, 2011 at 09:21
Hi John

We went from Noccundra to Birdsville via Arrabury on 26th December 2010 and it was all dirt then. A few ks of bitumen on the Birdsville to Windorah road just before Dions lookout. With all the rain we were having at that time the drive was spectacular to say the least. Especially the very early stages from the Nappa Merrie end.

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Reply By: Member - john y - Monday, May 02, 2011 at 11:18

Monday, May 02, 2011 at 11:18
Did this track on the way to Birdsville races last year and was dirt all the way.Track was in fair/good.No problems
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Reply By: Olsen's 4WD Tours and Training - Monday, May 02, 2011 at 13:46

Monday, May 02, 2011 at 13:46
My preferred route lots of changes in scenery, and gravel/sand all the way.
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Reply By: Member - Michael and Chris (QL - Monday, May 02, 2011 at 21:34

Monday, May 02, 2011 at 21:34
Image Could Not Be FoundImage Could Not Be Found This is what you may expect, they weren't bad at all. Cheers Mick
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Follow Up By: Pushy - Tuesday, May 03, 2011 at 14:38

Tuesday, May 03, 2011 at 14:38
Michael and Chris,

What are the rod holders being used for on this trip.
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Follow Up By: Member - Michael and Chris (QL - Wednesday, May 04, 2011 at 19:41

Wednesday, May 04, 2011 at 19:41
Pushy, On this trip they were used to hold the water bag. Cheers Mick
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