A visit to the central desert

Submitted: Friday, Nov 09, 2012 at 14:24

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equinox

Hi all,
I recently came from a quick visit to Mount Unapproachable in the stinking hot, humid and wet central desert.

Giles never made it hence the name, however he did not have the benifet of others information and GPS Navigation.

I wish he had never named it as such, as as soon as I read about it I knew I had to go there.

Here's a few pictures of it and the surrounding area.

The mount

View from top

Lake Neale

Mount Curruthers

Desert Oaks

Fair Maid rides again

I had to cross a thin section of lake to get there. Believe me I was nervous. I parked the Fair Maid at the base of the mount, which was about 450 metres from the summit.

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Alan (posted from Boulia enroute to FNQ)

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Reply By: Bob Y. - Qld - Friday, Nov 09, 2012 at 15:01

Friday, Nov 09, 2012 at 15:01

Must have been a softer trip than usual, Alan? You don't seem to have much gear on board.

In Boulia, eh? You going up through the Lynd to FNQ? It's a good drive, albeit a bit rough in some sections.

Thanks for the photos, you really know how to make some of us green with envy.

Bob.

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Follow Up By: equinox - Friday, Nov 09, 2012 at 16:35

Friday, Nov 09, 2012 at 16:35

Hi Bob,
Yes travelling very light this time, just the essentials.
At Dajarra turnoff now, on to Cloncurry then probably Normanton.
Theres a sign here saying road subject to flooding and its been wet here the last 12 hours at least, see how it goes.
Alan

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Reply By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Friday, Nov 09, 2012 at 20:21

Friday, Nov 09, 2012 at 20:21

Hi Alan

Great images and looking forward to your next great Blog.

Keep an eye out for those big lizards in the Northern waters.

Have a great trip.

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Stephen

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Follow Up By: equinox - Friday, Nov 09, 2012 at 21:16

Friday, Nov 09, 2012 at 21:16

Hi Stephen,
Thanks it was an interesting experience.
The blog will have to wait for now.

And lizards? I knew The dog would come in handy sometime lol...

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Alan (at Cloncurry)

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Reply By: Life Member - Phil B (WA) - Saturday, Nov 10, 2012 at 06:08

Saturday, Nov 10, 2012 at 06:08

Hi Alan,

Mount Unapproachable - you made it well done! Great pics too.

You sure have been burning up the kms to get this far given the route you've chosen.

Stay well, enjoy the trip and do look after Massie.

cheers