NSW: on our way up north (hopefully)

dullbird · #1 (**permalink**) 28th September 2008, 07:34 PM

ok guys so as ome of you are aware, me and muddymech will be making our way northwards...
we only have 4 weeks for the trip and we have some hard driving to do with a tight schedule but if there is anyone on route would love to meet up, although this is our intended guide line things may change! but this is what we are setting off with

Sydney to Bourke 10th

Bourke to Longreach 11th
Rest – spend the 12th in Longreach

Longreach to Camoowheal 13th
Camoowheal to Mataranka 14th
Mataranka to Katherine 15th
Rest- spend 16th in Katherine pick up permit
Katherine to Gove 17th
Gove to katherine 23rd

Katherine to Kakadu 24th leave Kakadu on 28th
Kakadu to Darwin 28th
Leave morning of the 30th
Darwin to Elliot 30th or there abouts
Elliot to devils marbles 31st
Devils Marbles to Alice springs 1st
Rest- 2nd in Alice Springs Leave on the 3rd
Marla evening of the 3rd morning of the 4th
Possibly meet “LRHybrid” to maybe do some of the Oonadatta track if he is around
To be home by the 8th via dubbo etc.

dm_td5 · #2 (**permalink**) 28th September 2008, 07:37 PM

See you both soon.

dullbird · #3 (**permalink**) 28th September 2008, 07:43 PM

dont worry i will make sure i have your disc with me

I haven't forgotton

rangieman · #4 (**permalink**) 28th September 2008, 07:47 PM

Your going to stay at Elliot

, Do your self a favour and go to Daily waters pub

you would enjoy Daily waters better

dm_td5 · #5 (**permalink**) 28th September 2008, 07:54 PM

Don't worry Elliot's already been discussed.

dullbird · #6 (**permalink**) 28th September 2008, 08:16 PM

thats why the there abouts has been put in

dullbird · #7 (**permalink**) 29th September 2008, 07:24 PM

so we are obviously not passing through anywhere where another aulroian may live.

few for a second i thought i might have to get socialable and ruin my street image of being a bitch

Ben · #8 (**permalink**) 29th September 2008, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dullbird

i thought i might have to get socialable and ruin my street image of being a bitch

Oh, isn't that where the image came from?

Bundalene · #9 (**permalink**) 29th September 2008, 08:13 PM

Have a GREAT trip!!!

We have done this route many, many times over the past years and absolutely LOVE it. A few friendly suggestions:

A good van park just past the Nth. Bourke bridge is the Kidman Tourist Park.

The best Lamb Pies are at the Bourke Pie Shop. ...You'll find it!

Take great care driving at dusk and early mornings in western Qld. between Cunnamulla and Longreach The 'roo factor' is frightening - you will see the evidence on the roadside. One hit in the wrong place can really stuff your holiday!

The drive west from Mt. Isa to Cammoweal isn't much fun in the late afternoon sun.

Fill your fuel up at Mt. Isa, as fuel after here up till, and incuding, Mataranka is hellisly expensive. (More expensive than Gove) Barkly is the dearest, followed closely by Three Ways.

Don't rely on getting any fuel between Katherine and Gove - Mainoru is closed one or two days a week and Bullman was out of fuel when we went through a few weeks ago.

Banka Banka is a nice overnight camp if you're there at the right time. No meals, but excellent amenities...and very friendly.

The Old Daly Waters Pub is OK with a camp ground alongside. Many Tourists.
But interesting!!

Have beer at the Gove Yacht Club for the view. It's awesome. But take the advice of the locals for the best place to eat when you're there.

Do go to the Arts & Crafts Centre at Yirrkala.... and enjoy your time with DM-TD5 and Stuuu

Enjoy the company and enjoy the culture and THEN try and settle back to life in Sydney!!!

Safe travelling!

lewy · #10 (**permalink**) 29th September 2008, 10:02 PM

give us a yell when your near\ in darwin,

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