Sydney to Alice Springs - Whats the most Direct Track

[The Green Defender]

Hi
Any advice on which way to go to Alice Springs from Sydney?

I have to go for a job for four weeks starting around the first or second week in december at Yuendumu on the Tanami Track. They are paying for my fuel to get there and back. Ide like to cross the Simpson. Has any one got any idears?

I have a TD5 defender 2000 mod. thanks Chris

[bblaze]

dont think parks in SA will let you cross that time of the year.
cheers
blaze

[numpty]

Gt Western H'way and its derivatives to Broken Hill, through to Yunta, then across the southern Flinders to Hawker, on to Marree, up the Oodnadatta Track to the Stuart H'way, then straight up to Alice Springs.

Has worked for me in the past ;).

[Hoges]

Stick to the bitumen this time of year, make sure the aircon is working and take a tarp for shelter and PLENTY of water... even a bottle or two of electrolyte replacement... it's seriously hot out there this time of year. Safe travels!

[slug_burner]

Sydney NSW

1. Head north on George St towards Angel Pl 0.4 km
2. Turn right at Bridge St 0.3 km
3. Turn right at Loftus St 87 m
4. Turn left at Bent St 0.3 km
5. Turn left to merge onto Cahill Exp 0.5 km
6. Continue onto Eastern Dstr 10.1 km
7. Merge onto General Holmes Dr 1.8 km
8. Slight left at South Western Mwy
Partial toll road 27.4 km
9. Continue onto South Western Fwy 41.8 km
10. Continue onto Hume Hwy 126 km
11. Slight right to stay on Hume Hwy 204 km
12. Take the ramp onto Sturt Hwy
Go through 3 roundabouts 140 km
13. Turn left at Newell Hwy 0.8 km
14. Continue onto Sturt Hwy
Go through 1 roundabout 300 km
15. Slight left to stay on Sturt Hwy 80.3 km
16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit and stay on Sturt Hwy
Entering Victoria 78.1 km
17. Turn right to stay on Sturt Hwy 0.6 km
18. Turn left to stay on Sturt Hwy
Entering South Australia 142 km
19. Turn left to stay on Sturt Hwy 13.8 km
20. Turn right to stay on Sturt Hwy 9.4 km
21. Turn right at Morgan Renmark Rd 88.7 km
22. Turn right at Morgan Tce 4.0 km
23. Continue onto Spalding Burramble Morgan Rd 79.8 km
24. Continue onto Ludgvan St 0.7 km
25. Continue onto Barrier Hwy 6.7 km
26. Turn left at Ford Rd 7.4 km
27. Continue onto New Rd 25.9 km
28. Slight left at Spalding Burra Rd 0.6 km
29. Continue onto Davies Tce 0.3 km
30. Turn right at Rm Williams Way 0.3 km
31. Take the 1st left to stay on Rm Williams Way 4.1 km
32. Turn left at Gulnare Spalding Rd 16.2 km
33. Turn right at Main North Rd 2.1 km
34. Turn left at Clare Hwy 24.2 km
35. Continue onto Darbon Tce 1.2 km
36. Slight left at Frith Rd 2.4 km
37. Turn right at Princes Hwy 112 km
38. Continue straight onto Eyre Hwy 0.2 km
39. Continue onto Stuart Hwy
Entering Northern Territory 1,211 km
40. Turn left to stay on Stuart Hwy 7.9 km
41. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Gap Rd
Go through 1 roundabout 2.7 km
42. Turn left at Stott Tce 0.1 km
43. Take the 1st right on to Hartley St 0.2 km
44. Enter the roundabout 6 m

Alice Springs NT

[The ho har's]

hmmmm why didn't you do that in he first place;)


Mrs ho har:angel:

[Bush65]

As said, forget crossing the Simpson at this time.


National Parks and Wildlife South Australia

DESERT PARKS BULLETIN

NO. 347. 5th November 2009 *

The Simpson Desert Regional Reserve and Conservation Park will be closed from December 1 2009 to March 15 2010 . ....

[strangy]

As already said, it is quite warm here at this time of year. Take the black top all the way.

Detour into Mt Dare from the bitumen if you want to get a look at the Simpson. You have the Simpson, Gibson and Tanami Deserts all around you in these parts.!!

You can see all of the best spots just as easily this way without risking a scorching desert crossing.(even though it says closed people still do it) Dont expect much under 42 over the period you mention, we are due for a few dust storms followed by a shower to consolidate the dust on your car.

What will you be doing in Yuendemu?

cheers

[Disco44]

I went across the Nullabor in November a couple of years ago.The temp in my D1 was 53c so the advice given to you by other forum members is very sound indeed.Stick to the black top this time of the year and have plenty of water and other emergency bits and pieces.If the temp is 53c in the vehicle imagine the temp coming off the blacktop and into the radiator,intercooler and transmission cooler.They have to be in top notch condition to cope with those extremes.All of mine were cleaned and inspected prior to departure and I never had a problem.
disco44

[wally]

Oh, Yuendumu is so beautiful. Especially in December / January. It'll be four weeks in paradise.

No, I don't envy you.

[strangy]

Oh, Yuendumu is so beautiful. Especially in December / January. It'll be four weeks in paradise.

No, I don't envy you.


:Rolling::Rolling::Rolling::Rolling:

[The Green Defender]

Hi All

Thanks for the replies.
The "Black Top", does that mean stick to the bitumen?
Thanks chris

[The Green Defender]

Hi, Thanks for the info.
Would the TD5 be ok crossing the desert at this time of year? If I drove 3 hours in the am and three in the pm?
I worked in Afghanistan last year and most days were around the 40 to 50 degree mark and the landys seem to be ok over there though they were not TD5s. I dont have aircond so that would reduce the stress on the engine.

Any comments would be appreciated?

Thanks

[vnx205]

Gt Western H'way and its derivatives to Broken Hill, through to Yunta, then across the southern Flinders to Hawker, on to Marree, up the Oodnadatta Track to the Stuart H'way, then straight up to Alice Springs.

Has worked for me in the past ;).

I've been that way twice and would do it again.

The biggest problem with that route is that unless you are prepared to ignore the huge number of places of historical interest, it might take a bit too long.:)

I found plenty of interesting things the second time, that I had skipped on the first trip. It is a fascinating part of Australia.

[Bundalene]

I dont have aircond so that would reduce the stress on the engine.

Any comments would be appreciated?

Thanks


NO AIR-CON....CROSSING THE DESERT.....IN DECEMBER:eek2::eek2::eek2:


.......Not really recommended.

[numpty]

I've been that way twice and would do it again.

The biggest problem with that route is that unless you are prepared to ignore the huge number of places of historical interest, it might take a bit too long.:)

I found plenty of interesting things the second time, that I had skipped on the first trip. It is a fascinating part of Australia.

I know what you mean, but that is the point for me:p. Waukaringa...we have a series of photos taken there over the years with myself and the family in various stages of age. :( Makes for interesting viewing.

[dobbo]

NO AIR-CON....CROSSING THE DESERT.....IN DECEMBER:eek2::eek2::eek2:


.......Not really recommended.


I'd say it's just plain stupid. It will probably be cheaper, and definitely quicker and more comfortable to fly in.

[87County]

Gt Western H'way and its derivatives to Broken Hill, through to Yunta, then across the southern Flinders to Hawker, on to Marree, up the Oodnadatta Track to the Stuart H'way, then straight up to Alice Springs.

Has worked for me in the past ;).

me too....

Hawker is a great place to stop or overnight, has a great reasonably priced restaurant (The Old Ghan), also motel & flats, camping ground, pub, not much else.... oh, and easy access to WIlpena if you're interested

[vnx205]

I know what you mean, but that is the point for me:p. Waukaringa...we have a series of photos taken there over the years with myself and the family in various stages of age. :( Makes for interesting viewing.

I love that idea. I can picture the images showing the kids growing up as the ruins of the town (and the parents?), slowly decay.

I can't imagine how I have missed Waukaringa. I have been up and down that road a few times and had never noticed it. I usually try to look at places like Kanyaka and try to picture the effort that went into establishing those places before the occupants had to admit defeat.

My next trip out that way is obviously now going to take a bit longer. :p

[longreach]

Hi, Thanks for the info.
Would the TD5 be ok crossing the desert at this time of year? If I drove 3 hours in the am and three in the pm?
I worked in Afghanistan last year and most days were around the 40 to 50 degree mark and the landys seem to be ok over there though they were not TD5s. I dont have aircond so that would reduce the stress on the engine.

Any comments would be appreciated?

Thanks
:bangin:You would have to be joking going out to central australia with out A/C this time of the year....you would reduce the stress on the engine...but mate think of your comfort.....its bloody hot out that way:firedevil:

[DiscoMick]

Get air-con or fly is my advice.

[The Green Defender]

Hi
SA tracks close the 1st of December.
Thanks

[Jim.]

Hi mate,

I would advise you have your cooling system checked if your going to drive up this time of year. Carry plenty of water, carry two spares.
Outback travel is not a stroll in the park and will be very uncomfortable with out a/c.
I was out that way this week and it's been 48c in the shade, which is pretty darn hot, it's hard on ya tyres and hard on ya patience if you have to stop to change a blowout (I have had 4 in the last month). Pack a small tarp to lay on if you have to do any wheel changes/repairs along the way.

I'll pm my mobile number, call me when you get to Alice and I will eyeball your rig, before you hit the Tanimi once you leave Alice for Yuemdemu your on your own.

Regards to all Jim.

[djam1]

Stick to the main roads and take it easy you will be right
I lived in the Centre for 25 years and always found that in extreme heat nearly all vehicles that I used for slow hard work needed the airconditioner turned off to cope with the heat.
The only exceptions were trucks with a separate engine to run the electrics and compressor.
Don't be a hero it can turn nasty quick and it could cost you your life.
The desert all looks fine and easy when you look in from the outside but it can be very unpleasant when it all goes wrong.