Mereenie Loop Road Hermannsburg to Kings Canyon
Submitted: Friday, May 26, 2017 at 09:31
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Member - Gary R M (VIC)
Hi all, has anyone driven this road recently? I see on some earlier posts it was considered pretty rough but we were hoping to tow our Mountain Trail Camper through there in early July.
Any updates most welcome.
Cheers, Gary M.
Reply By: Member - J&A&KK - Sunday, May 28, 2017 at 00:41
Sunday, May 28, 2017 at 00:41
Gary. Agree with Sigmund and Craig.
For what it's worth we did it in June last year with Prado towing a
Kimberley Karavan(2.2t) and there had been about 40mm of rain in the previous week.
Road was good in
places and rough in others with some deep wash out gullies and wheel size pot holes along with plenty of corrugations. Just took it easy with lower tyre pressures and no problems what so ever. The road is generally
well formed and wide so there is room to navigate through most of the rough sections.
It's quite a scenic drive. Trust you will meet with good road conditions but if not then drive more slowly and you should be fine.
Cheers
John
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Follow Up By: Member - Gary R M (VIC) - Sunday, May 28, 2017 at 14:38
Sunday, May 28, 2017 at 14:38
Thanks
John, looking forward to getting out there.
Regards, Gary M.
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Reply By: Member - alan m6 - Sunday, May 28, 2017 at 17:32
Sunday, May 28, 2017 at 17:32
Why do people reply with old information?.It is basically irrelevant.I travelled
Glen Helen to Kings Canyon on May 25th 2017,with a colorado and single axle manta ray.Dropped tyres to 35.Shredded 1 tyre & averaged approx 70kph.It is not particularly scenic,but an easy drive,some corrugations(passed a motor cyclist!).Take care on the dips.Caravan park at KC is pretty good,even considering the price.The walk is ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC.
Check road conditions at the alice TI before u go-enjoy
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Follow Up By: Michael H9 - Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 07:09
Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 07:09
Even info that is 3 days old is irrelevant if the weather changes. People's comments on the road under historical conditions can be useful if you find yourself on that road under those conditions. Besides, we shouldn't be discouraging posts...there'll be nothing to read. :-)
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Reply By: Effie C - Friday, Jun 23, 2017 at 21:07
Friday, Jun 23, 2017 at 21:07
Road has been sealed from Hermansberg to the
glen Helen turn off, road from there on is standard NT dirt road with some good bits some bad, lovely corrogations until the tar again about 30 odd k from kings canyon resort.
As others have said reduce air pressures and speed and enjoy the view, easy drive.
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