Connie Sue with a Van??
Submitted: Wednesday, Jun 13, 2018 at 20:36
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Member - Warrie (NSW)
Evening all. Thinking of going from
Warburton south along the 850 km Connie Sue to hit the tar on the Eyre Hwy. Towing a 1.4 tonne Goldstream RV. Have trawled thru various trip reports and cant find any doing it with a van. Some campers and only 200 vehicles in a year. Sounds remote. Just what I need. Have done
Cape York,
Mitchell Falls, GRR, Googs Tk, eastern Anne Beadell Simpson Rig Rd and Canning Wells 5 to 22 with vans and/or camper so have experience.
The main problem will be dunes. If they are less size than ABH then I should get through................ W
Reply By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Wednesday, Jun 13, 2018 at 21:55
Wednesday, Jun 13, 2018 at 21:55
Hi Warrie
With the right setup, nothing is impossible.
Having said that, the last time we were on it it had really changes since our first visit only 5 years earlier.
There is a section around the Mackenzie Breakaway where it is very corrugated, and then quite bad for the 100 kilometres or so down to
Neale Junction. From there south it is a super highway, as it is the main road where they bring fuel from Kalgoorlie through to
Ilkurlka Roadhouse on the Anne Beadell.
There are lots of great things to see along the drive including the great Aboriginal
Rock Paintings at
Point Lilian and the detour into Neales Breakaway is a must.
There are 2 way to get down to the Eyre Highway from
Rawlinna, so if you let me know which way you want to go I can give you further details.
The two times on the Connie Sue, we can say we never saw any other vehicles at all, with the exception of
Neale Junction, when other vehicles came in for the night along the Anne Beadell.
It is a fantastic drive and
well worth it.
Also if you are into history, it is worth getting hold of this Book.."Do Not Yield to Despair" about the explorations of Frank Hann through this area.
Cheers
Stephen
ps
as usual here are some images of the Connie Sue and another reason why we just love the
Great Victoria Desert.
If you are not looking, it is easy to miss the turn off
The beginning is a real pleasure to drive
Then the good old outback corrugations start, and just get better....lol
Mackenzie Breakaway country
Mackenzie Breakaway country
Still heading south before you enter the sand country
We had permission to take this side track to Sydney Yeo Chasm
More great breakaway country
Wen you climb the breakaways the views are unreal
Remains of a Frank Hann blaze tree
And then those majestic Marble Gums become the dominant species
The Cooper Creek Solar bore produced great drinking water
Old army survey marker on top of Point Sandercock
Point Lilian Aboriginal Art Site
Point Lilian Aboriginal Art Site
The Point Lilian art site is actually 4 different sites in the 1 gully
Heading south from the gully, we found this great rock formation, with something very special on top of it
This rock cairn is believe to be made by Aboriginals
Another cairn coming into Point Lilian, believed to be made by Hann
Track wash away section north of Neale Junction
All outback roads lead to Neale Junction
Heading south from Neale Junction
South of Neale Junction
Neale Breakaways are a must visit
Neale Breakaways
Heading further south
From Connie Sue tank, you just keep heading south
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Follow Up By: Member - sweetwill - Thursday, Jun 14, 2018 at 08:15
Thursday, Jun 14, 2018 at 08:15
Thank you Stephen for the pictures, not owning a 4x4 at the moment it is the only way to really see it.
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Follow Up By: Echucan Bob - Sunday, Jun 17, 2018 at 13:20
Sunday, Jun 17, 2018 at 13:20
Stephen,
Many thanks for your great photos. You have a really good eye for what makes this country so appealing.
My sketchy photographic record tells me I was there in April 2007 - before decent cameras on phones.
I guess I'll just have to re-visit.
Bob
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Follow Up By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Sunday, Jun 17, 2018 at 13:28
Sunday, Jun 17, 2018 at 13:28
Hi Bob
Thanks for that and yes, it is very special country indeed.
Cheers
Stephen
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Reply By: Les - PK Ranger - Saturday, Jul 07, 2018 at 14:24
Saturday, Jul 07, 2018 at 14:24
Warrie, did it in full some weeks ago, as
well as David Carnigie and Gary Hwys.
If the van and tug are ok you could do it driving to the conditions, I warn you it will be slow, and pinstripping galore, and some branch trimming may be required.
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