Great Central Road

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Great Central Road

Part of the "Outback Way", the Great Central Road is the main thoroughfare through Central Australia and links WA to NT. It is widely used by buses, trucks, 4WD and occasionally 2WD vehicles.

Great Central Road

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The Great Central Road is the main thoroughfare through Central Australia and links WA to NT. It is mostly unsealed but is widely used by buses, trucks, 4WD and occasionally 2WD vehicles.

Ken G1

Would like to hear from anyone who has just travelled the GCR, planning on doing it in 2 weeks say 22/5/2011 and want know any road conditions. Travelling from Yulara to Kalgoorlie. Help please and Ta

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Reply By: Member - Michael R (NSW) - Sunday, May 08, 2011 at 20:48

Sunday, May 08, 2011 at 20:48

Hi Ken,

We did this West to East just before Easter. The road had reopened after rain and the western side had been graded. The worst section was the NT side, corrugations and some softish sand in spots. Once into WA the road improved, with a few washouts, and a bit of water in the creek near Warburton.Check with Tjukayirla Roadhouse re the condtions around the Laverton side as they have had some recent rain (road is open again).

Regards,

Michael

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Reply By: Tjukayirla Roadhouse - Sunday, May 08, 2011 at 21:41

Sunday, May 08, 2011 at 21:41

G'day Ken, the road is mostly good, but with the ocaisonal washout and one bad section 40 km's west of us that is still holding alot of water, and has been badly chewed up. We had a couple of inches of rain last weekend, in a narrow band that fell between here and Laverton. Since that last rain though we have had good weather, drying the road up fast.
The Shire boys should start working on this section on Wenesday.
The road is still open to 4wd only from here to Laverton, but that may change tomorrow, and word is that it will open to all vehicles.

Drop in and say g'day on your way through :-)

Cheers
Al

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Follow Up By: Member - Carlin - Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 19:52

Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 19:52

Hi Al
We are going to be out your way in 3 weeks. How is it all looking?
Carolyn

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Follow Up By: Tjukayirla Roadhouse - Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 22:25

Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 22:25

G'day Carolyn, it is lookinggood at the moment, we had a couple of little showers over the last couple of days, but it has cleared up again now. We only had a couple of falls totalling 8mm so nothing to worry about.
Lake Throssel is still rough, but the graders have cleaned it up a little, so you won't have any probs there.
The graders are currently on the road heading back from the shire boundary to our East, and are on the way back towards Laverton, so it should be in great condition still by the time you come through.

Cheers
Al

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Reply By: Tjukayirla Roadhouse - Friday, May 20, 2011 at 20:14

Friday, May 20, 2011 at 20:14

G'day Ken, It was great to meet you both, an absolute pleasure!!
And, thank you very much for showing us around your Spinifex, we now have a new plan thanks to you :-)
Anyway, while we were out yakking away about your van, we forgot to give you your key deposit back.. So please let us know your address and we'll send it on to you.
Either that or we can transfer to you..
All the best, and happy travels.

Cheers
Al and Serena

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Follow Up By: Gone Bush (WA) - Friday, May 20, 2011 at 23:00

Friday, May 20, 2011 at 23:00

Send it to me Al, he owes me a couple of bob for my advisory services.

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Reply By: Member - STEELSCENE - Thursday, Jun 16, 2011 at 22:44

Thursday, Jun 16, 2011 at 22:44

hi leaving perth on the 26th June 2011 and hitting the GCR around 28th can anyone advise road conditions please
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gary

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Follow Up By: Tjukayirla Roadhouse - Friday, Jun 17, 2011 at 10:53

Friday, Jun 17, 2011 at 10:53

G'day Gary, road is in very good condition, with some corrugated sections. But mostly better than alot of bitumen highways :-) (weather permitting of course)
See you when you come through.

Cheers
Al

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