Tuesday, Aug 30, 2011 at 20:59
Cheryl Ann,
We went across the Donohue/Plenty on 21-22nd this month, on way to
Yulara, to see our daughter. Someone had posted here that the corrugations were pretty bad, but all up reckon there would no more than 50 kms of them, right across there.
On the Donohue, there are parts that have been cut up a little from rain in July, but we poked along here between 85 - 95. We were also surprised that there is around 70 km of bitumen along there, in sections, that no one seems to mention.
Once we hit the border, the Plenty road surface was somewhat better (no wheel tracks), but much of the surface is hard packed sand, and with the softer stuff blown to either side, it tends to be a bit harsh. We sat on speed limit once on the Plenty, but had to keep pulling up for Kodak moments when we neared the MacDonells. Oh, and we were still looking for all these corrugations........
Well, we did find some near Jervios, and from Harts Range west they were more common. Ice cream at Jervois isn't bad either, and they have a
camp site there too. There's also 100 kms of Bitumen ,east of Stuart H'way, past Gemtree, that also seems to be a secret. Very welcome. Gemtree was a good spot to
camp, with good amenities, and pleasant surroundings.
While we didn't pass too many other vehicles, did see a couple of 'vans heading east, so at a sensible pace it's very easy travelling. In your case, Cheryl Ann, would work on 2-3 days. Looks like a
good camp at the Georgina River, but there are lots of
places, that are overgrown this year.
Enjoy,
Bob.
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Follow Up By: Bob Y. - Qld - Tuesday, Aug 30, 2011 at 21:06
Tuesday, Aug 30, 2011 at 21:06
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