Savannah Way

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Savannah Way

This transcontinental road trip, stretches from the historic pearling town of Broome on the northwest coast of WA; travelling past Katherine in the heart of the NT,

Australia's Savannah Way - Cairns to Broome

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The Savannah Way is one of Australia’s most beautiful, famous and well-travelled routes. It runs 3500 kilometres from Cairns in QLD to Broome in Western Australia. Travellers, anglers,

John E

G'gay all,
Has anyone travelled between Bourketown and Booroloolo recently. I want to take a Boroma van through and wondered about the road condition. Am at Karumba and wanted to save a few kms if possible
Thanks,
John

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Reply By: BigPixie - Tuesday, Aug 07, 2012 at 07:30

Tuesday, Aug 07, 2012 at 07:30

went through a few weeks ago.

corrugated but passable, saw plenty of vans travelling along there

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Follow Up By: Jedo_03 - Tuesday, Aug 07, 2012 at 19:10

Tuesday, Aug 07, 2012 at 19:10

Hiya BigPixie...
Mind sharing what van you towed through..??
Any particular rough spots or stretches to watch out for...?
Good overnight camps..???
Must-see's..???
Ta
Jedo

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Reply By: Member - Joe n Mel n kids (FNQ - Tuesday, Aug 07, 2012 at 08:01

Tuesday, Aug 07, 2012 at 08:01

Hi John, VERY busy with 4 times the traffic as of last year, road is ok, even had 2wd's travel through .....
Watch the trucks carting gravel as repairs/works are in progress in 3 locations that i know of ...
Travel slow and safe.
Cheers
Joe

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Follow Up By: Jedo_03 - Tuesday, Aug 07, 2012 at 19:17

Tuesday, Aug 07, 2012 at 19:17

From one Joe to Another...
Thanks for that...
I'm the same as John E - wondering whether we can tow our Discovery twin axle onroad van over that stretch - if we take it easy...
Joe... Do we need any permits for that route..?
Thanks, Jedo

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Follow Up By: Member - Joe n Mel n kids (FNQ - Tuesday, Aug 07, 2012 at 19:34

Tuesday, Aug 07, 2012 at 19:34

No, no permits required, you also CAN carry alchole with you, any type and amount as long as it stays in the car and is not in view and you do NOT consume any in the surrounds of Doomadgee..............................
You are classed as a "bonafide traveller" and that way you are fine ......
Enjoy your trip,
Cheers
Joe

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Reply By: Jedo_03 - Tuesday, Aug 07, 2012 at 19:08

Tuesday, Aug 07, 2012 at 19:08

G'Day John E...
I wanted the same advice you are asking - inadvertantly posted before looking... Hope you don't mind me tagging along in your thread...
Jedo

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Reply By: John E - Tuesday, Aug 14, 2012 at 20:00

Tuesday, Aug 14, 2012 at 20:00

Thanks to all who replied.
I lost my email service before recieving the replies and left. Went from Karumba to Adels Grove then to Domagee ,couldn't get to Kingfisher Camp because of fires. Got to Borroloolo today. Road was ok for most of the way ,a fair bit of corrugation between Hells Gate and Borroloolo. No damage to van except for something went wrong with the battery charger. Would be reluctant to tow a van that wasn't high clearance
Next stop is Lorella Springs
Thanks again
John

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