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Travel into Western Australian Deserts

Submitted: Thursday, Apr 01, 2004 at 18:21

Oztraveler2004

G'day All,
I am planning an extensive trip into the Western Australian Deserts in May and June 2004. I will be traveling the roads that Len Bedeall and his Gunbarrel Constuction Party bulldozed. Is there anybody that may want to travel these roads during this time. I will be traveling the Canning Stock Route, Talawana Track, Gary Junction Road, Sandy Blight Junction Road, Connie Sue Hwy, Gary Hwy, Anne Beadell Hwy, Wapet Road and the Old Gunbarrel Hwy. I am looking for a companion (male or female) or another vehicle to accompany me. If you have any interest please respond.

Also anyone that may have any advise for travel on these roads please let me know. Anything thing is appreciated.

Thanks in advance for your advise/response

Oztraveler2004
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AnswerID: 52910   Submitted: Friday, Apr 02, 2004 at 09:12

Rod W replied:

Oztraveller, do you live here in Australia?
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FollowupID: 314734   Submitted: Friday, Apr 02, 2004 at 16:29

Oztraveler2004 posted:

No. Why do you ask?
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AnswerID: 53016   Submitted: Friday, Apr 02, 2004 at 23:34

Eric Experience. replied:

Oztraveler.
What you are proposing is not very pratical. hence the question, I suggest you try something a little easyer for you first attempt, we are constantly helping visitors but you must be prepared to learn the local conditions before driving huge distances.
Eric.
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FollowupID: 315245   Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 07, 2004 at 16:05

Oztraveler2004 posted:

Thanks Eric for the reply. I realize this is a great distance and is not for the novice. I have been to Australia 6 times and have been preparing for over 5 years to travel into the Western Australia Deserts. I feel I have the necessary skills and preparation to complete this journey. Again thank you for your advise and concern. I will take it under advisement.

Thanks again
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AnswerID: 53023   Submitted: Saturday, Apr 03, 2004 at 04:42

Coops (Pilbara) replied:

G'day Oztraveller
That area is under siege at the moment with some torrential downpours and cyclones. May will possibly be a little early for these areas. I am particularly talking of CSR, Wapet Rd, Gary Junction & Talawana especially.
I myself had planned on seeing Rudall River National Park in May but we have had to postpone until June.

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FollowupID: 315246   Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 07, 2004 at 16:07

Oztraveler2004 posted:

Thanks Coops foir the heads up on the weather. I will be checking on the conditions during now to May.

Thanks Again
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AnswerID: 53107   Submitted: Saturday, Apr 03, 2004 at 22:40

dave487 replied:

Hi OZ
I am also planning to do the Anne Beadell Hwy next year ,then up the CSR and in the Kimberlies.I am also interested in finding other vehicles to travel with.I am from Melbourne.You can email me if you like on dhauser@optusnet.com.au if you like
Dave
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FollowupID: 315247   Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 07, 2004 at 16:10

Oztraveler2004 posted:

Thanks Dave487 for the reply. I will keep your email and let you know how it is.

Thanks Again
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