the oodnadatta track and a subi...?
the oodnadatta track and a subi...?
anyonnne done it? how hardcore is it? or isnt it?
goin to the alice in july and thinking of goin via oodnadatta..
then goin to ularu, kings canyon and palm valley...
any advice appreciated...
cheers
goin to the alice in july and thinking of goin via oodnadatta..
then goin to ularu, kings canyon and palm valley...
any advice appreciated...
cheers
not hardcore at all. My family did it in 1992 in a completely stock L series. Its a good trip great camping spots next to the old ghan railway. If it hasnt been graded for a while might be a bit corrugated but its a good road.
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'92 Liberty RS Turbo
GU Patrol Ute
Honda XR400R
Next town, you mean Alice, well you can go the whole way on unsealed roads via Old Andado, did it in '92,in a L series, I carried enough fuel for 1200km+ (4xjerrys)
Carry at least 2 spare tyres + tyre changing equip.
Along Oodnadatta track, concur there is heaps of good camping off the road,
wonder how much of the old railway sleepers are left for the campfire these days?
Watch out you don't camp on a ant nest, they are mighty aggressive out there:mrgreen:
Do the side tour to Dalhousie Springs, great place to relax at for a few days -
enjoy,take your time, its a holiday ain't it?
Carry at least 2 spare tyres + tyre changing equip.
Along Oodnadatta track, concur there is heaps of good camping off the road,
wonder how much of the old railway sleepers are left for the campfire these days?
Watch out you don't camp on a ant nest, they are mighty aggressive out there:mrgreen:
Do the side tour to Dalhousie Springs, great place to relax at for a few days -
enjoy,take your time, its a holiday ain't it?
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when I was 4 years old my insane old man took us up the oodnadatta in an XE falcon towing a caravan!
it got so soft around lake eyre that he wasnt game to stop for a look in case we couldnt get moving again. Gusty effort i reckon.
My point: if an XE can do it towing a van, an L will do it easily.
it got so soft around lake eyre that he wasnt game to stop for a look in case we couldnt get moving again. Gusty effort i reckon.
My point: if an XE can do it towing a van, an L will do it easily.
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done it twice, both times in an unlifted L-Series with provisions, fuel etc for 2 people / 3 weeks.
Once in the rain...now that was very 'hardcore'.
Remoteness is the issuse - there is not much out there(!) and do not think to depend on the locals for assistance - while generous (lke most country folk) they are fast becoming sick of 'tourists' and their emergencies due to a lack of knowledge, respect or planning.
A bit like the Simpson - had more mechanical issues just getting there as apposed to the actual crossing!
Goodluck - a most cool expedition!
sven
Once in the rain...now that was very 'hardcore'.
Remoteness is the issuse - there is not much out there(!) and do not think to depend on the locals for assistance - while generous (lke most country folk) they are fast becoming sick of 'tourists' and their emergencies due to a lack of knowledge, respect or planning.
A bit like the Simpson - had more mechanical issues just getting there as apposed to the actual crossing!
Goodluck - a most cool expedition!
sven
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14 Toyota Kluger - goodness!
what do you think you'll need the EPIRB for ? if you get stuck by the road/track? Oodnadatta track has many travelers every day, the old andado track perhaps less frequent, in any case you should plan to be self sufficient for a week at least. Using an EPIRB for stuck situations will just add fuel to the fire of outback tourists not knowing what they are doing and causing huge expense for so called "rescue".So just be considerate of its use. If your that worried maybe you should consider a sat phone.batesy wrote:well guys, starting to get my stuff together for our trip in july, just purchased a EPIRB, hopefully wont need it but ya never know, and am currently building a dual rear wheel carrier for the subi, ill post some pics when done,
gettin pretty excited bout this trip now, cant wait...
cheers
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batesy wrote:cheers guys, doesnt sound like a problem then...
might just check out dalhousie springs mate thanks for the tip, also wanna check out the parachilna pub, its sposed to be a goodn...
cheers
Yes, parachilna pub great place to eat, drink, shower and revive yourselves.
Whilst you're in the area, check out Bilman, due east of parachilna. Really is the road less travelled, like going back in time. Watch for rain though - the 'road' essentially runs through and along the gorges, and the creek crossings at night can be 'a little interesting'.
If the gods are kind, take the back track to Wilpenia - make a day of it and stop for lunch along the way, really is great country - makes you remember how cool Australia is.
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