Tjukayirla Caves

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Tjukayirla Caves

The Tjukayirla Roadhouse situated approximately half way between Laverton and Warburton in Western Australia on the Great Central Road now has something very special on offer besides a top place to

Tjukayirla Roadhouse

G'day All, Some great news for anyone heading out this way, finally, after about 6 long months, the track to the caves, (15km ones) is easily passable.
I went and had a scout around today, and while the problem area is still damp on the surface, it is solid enough.
The wildflowers at the moment are spectacular, and well worth a look and to spend a good few hours exploring, finding good lookouts, caves with remnants of old campfires and rockart, not to mention wildlife.
I will post up some pics later

Cheers
Al

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Reply By: Member - joc45 (WA) - Sunday, Aug 14, 2011 at 19:22

Sunday, Aug 14, 2011 at 19:22

Thanks, Al,
will put that on my to-do list when next travelling thru. All previous trips have been limited by the tight timeframe that the permit gives me.
Gerry

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Follow Up By: Tjukayirla Roadhouse - Monday, Aug 15, 2011 at 14:21

Monday, Aug 15, 2011 at 14:21

No worries Gerry :-)
Are you over Ningaloo way? We may need to pick your brains soon, going to head over for a few weeks at Xmas.

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Follow Up By: Member - joc45 (WA) - Monday, Aug 15, 2011 at 16:09

Monday, Aug 15, 2011 at 16:09

Sorry, I'm down in Perth, tho love Ningaloo. Was a while ago I was there, but hope to be up there next year with some Sydney friends. Not sure what the arrangements are with Ningaloo station these days re camping. Winderabandi bay was excellent, but no facilities at all - bring everything. I understand that if not in an equipped van, one must now have a chemical toilet if staying in the area. Digging a hole is definitely out!
Can also recommend Gnaraloo, between Carnarvon and Coral Bay (accessed via the Quobba road). Rough (stony) camping sites, but has good toilets/showers and a shop, and like you, satellite internet. The coral reef comes right into the shore (does in places at Ningaloo too). Not cheap camping, but a memorable place. Red Bluff pretty good too.
Those pics around Tjukayirla are amazing! Definitely gonna stop for longer next time thru!
cheers, Gerry

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Follow Up By: Tjukayirla Roadhouse - Tuesday, Aug 16, 2011 at 15:27

Tuesday, Aug 16, 2011 at 15:27

Thanks Gerry, that gives us a good start for places to check out :-)

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Reply By: Tjukayirla Roadhouse - Monday, Aug 15, 2011 at 14:16

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Reply By: Tjukayirla Roadhouse - Monday, Aug 15, 2011 at 14:19

Monday, Aug 15, 2011 at 14:19

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Reply By: Tjukayirla Roadhouse - Monday, Aug 15, 2011 at 14:22

Monday, Aug 15, 2011 at 14:22

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Reply By: Tjukayirla Roadhouse - Monday, Aug 15, 2011 at 14:24

Monday, Aug 15, 2011 at 14:24

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Reply By: Matt Davis - Tuesday, Aug 16, 2011 at 13:38

Tuesday, Aug 16, 2011 at 13:38

That's pretty cool. Can I get my camper trailer to the caves? Is there any good camping spots?

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Reply By: Tjukayirla Roadhouse - Tuesday, Aug 16, 2011 at 15:25

Tuesday, Aug 16, 2011 at 15:25

Hi Matt Davis, There is good camping at the roadhouse, and plenty of space to leave your trailer, as the tracks to the caves aren't suitable for towing.

Cheers

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