Thread: Gate Access Questions

Originally Posted by clubagreenie

My rule of thumb when I was travelling out west was, drop into the local police station or post office or pub. They'll know everyone and the roads, maybe even a phone number. Then still drive in by the main access rd (usually from the mailbox) to the station house and ask. Say where you're headed and if you can access it, where stock is etc. If refused ask which way they'd prefer you to leave as well, there may be a shorter way or avoiding stock. There are still people I met back in the early 80's that I speak to and travel to meet and even assist is major annual operations (large musters, shearing etc).

In my little explorations here in the north west of nsw, I'll always get a wave from the farmers - even when not on a private road.
Al Capone said "you can go a long way with a smile". The rest of that quotation doesn't apply ;-)
Courtesy goes a long way.

It's a good question, I've found HEMA maps can lead you astray by being too comprehensive at times. A while ago I was trying to get from Lightning Ridge to the Grawin opal field and there looks to be a tempting fairly direct 4wd route. So I set off and after about half an hour of driving on tracks through paddocks etc I come to a grid with no gate but a large private property no trespassing sign. It was a LOT further to go all the way back to the beginning and go around but I erred on the side of caution and did it cursing HEMA all the way.