Ilkurlka roadhouse

Submitted: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 21:51

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larry w1

has any travelled the anne beadell hwy from coober pedy to neale junction then up the connie sue to warbarton lately . I have been calling Ilkurlka roadhouse to see if the track is open and if we can buy diesel. But no answer, will be travelling in early july .Then travelling to giles and sandy blight junction road .

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Reply By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 22:16

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 22:16

Hi Larry

When we were there last August, I asked about their fuel situation and was told they like to keep at least 10,000 litres of diesel most of the time. Work on a time frame of 4 - 5 day to get there without rushing from Coober Pedy.

Have a great trip

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Reply By: rocco2010 - Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 22:37

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 22:37

Gidday

Check out the blogs for entries by Kanga1, They travelled the Anne Beadell from west to east back in April.

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Reply By: Mick O - Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 22:47

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 22:47

You must have a love of corrugations Larry. Try the shire office at Warburton or the local police station there.

Connie Sue Highway south through Neal Junction

Connie Sue Hwy north of Neale Junction

Sandy Blight Junction Road - northern end

Sandy Blight - Sir Frederick Range

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Reply By: Member Dick - Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 22:51

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 22:51

Hi Larry

The road is certainly open, well it was a few weeks ago when Kanga1 went through.

If there is no reply from the Roadhouse give the Tjuntjuntjarra Community a call on 08 9037 1100 as that's most likely where they are.

When you call them, ask if there is anything they need from Coober Pedy. Newspapers are always welcome but they may want something else.

We are leaving Coober Pedy on 25th June to travel the ABH.

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Follow Up By: larry w1 - Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 12:23

Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 12:23

Thank you all finally contacted Ilkurlka today yes they are open deisel $2.70 no worries track from coober pedy should take about 4 days at the right speed they said the one that hurry take 3 days road west from them has been graded but didnt ask how far as we are turning north up the connie sue they said its in very poor condition but very interesting country we will leave coober pedy on the 29/6 regards larry

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Reply By: Member - Geoff M (VIC) - Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 12:47

Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 12:47

Hi Larry,

We too are heading up the Connie Sue, leaving Adelaide on Friday 3rd June. May see you in our travels. Look for the Mazda with Trayon and White 100 series cruiser.

Cheers, Geoff

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