Gary Junction Road

Submitted: Wednesday, May 01, 2024 at 16:39

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Hi all,
A while ago after their trip through the Gary Junction Rd, Michelle and David wrote about their communications with the Kiwirrkurra Community regarded places on the IPA where travellers were allowed to camp for the night. I notice that the community's website states that the only place where travellers can stay is Jupiter's Well. It's a long way from there to the NT border if that is really the case. Does anyone have any recent experience with the community on this matter?
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Reply By: ExplorOz - David & Michelle - Thursday, May 02, 2024 at 00:30

Thursday, May 02, 2024 at 00:30

Just go and figure it out along the way…

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Reply By: Lowan - Thursday, May 02, 2024 at 15:16

Thursday, May 02, 2024 at 15:16

Make sure you get your permit. The group in front of us had their cars impounded at Kwirrikurra until they paid a $3000 fine for not having a permit.

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Follow Up By: Member - Suitcase (QLD) - Thursday, May 02, 2024 at 15:19

Thursday, May 02, 2024 at 15:19

Thanks. When did you go through? Any trouble with places to stop overnight?

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Follow Up By: Lowan - Thursday, May 02, 2024 at 15:27

Thursday, May 02, 2024 at 15:27

2020. There were good spots beside the road to pull over and rest.

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Follow Up By: Member - hd - Friday, May 03, 2024 at 14:57

Friday, May 03, 2024 at 14:57

that story of the $3000 fine and impounding of vehicles just does not sound correct. With what authority was this action taken? If the $3k cannot be paid, where do the travellers stay? ... so many questions.

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Follow Up By: Lowan - Friday, May 03, 2024 at 15:37

Friday, May 03, 2024 at 15:37

We were told - they came in for fuel, were asked to see their permits, didn't have any so were sent to administrator's buildings on the hill where they stayed in the bunkroom till it was sorted,

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Reply By: ian - Thursday, May 02, 2024 at 16:53

Thursday, May 02, 2024 at 16:53

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I have been a regular traveller on this road. Get a permit and don't worry. Its only about 300kms from Jupiter Well to the NT border, and the road is generally good, particularly from the community to the border.
Stopping to rest is not the same as setting up camp, and I don't think you have a problem. Once in NT I find it better to camp away from Kintore.
ian

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Follow Up By: Member - Suitcase (QLD) - Thursday, May 02, 2024 at 18:02

Thursday, May 02, 2024 at 18:02

Thanks Ian

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Reply By: Bob Y. - Qld - Thursday, May 02, 2024 at 18:48

Thursday, May 02, 2024 at 18:48

We had dinner at Jupiter Well, in 2018, and pushed on towards the Sandy Blight turnoff, but ended up camping at Mt Webb, at what was obviously a grader drivers campsite. Moldboard edge blades scattered around at the camp. We did have permits

Wonder if one could plead fatigue, if camping anywhere other than Jupiter Well?