Adelaide to Purnululu national park

Hi Sid

You have around a 2700km Drive to Purnulu via Alice Springs, Tanami Rd to Halls Creek and then to Purnulu. So 400-500km/day on average. I don’t think you will have a lot of time to go exploring much off the main route. Perhaps a day or so in the West MacDonnel Ranges provided that the Tanami road is in reasonable condition and you can maintain an average speed of around 80km/hr. Tanami road conditions will have the biggest effect on your journey time and on your remote road preparedness. Fuel, water, comms, spares, tyres etc. Suggest you call the local police stations and get the latest info prior to travel. Also advise them of your expected departure and arrival dates if you are not carrying an EPIRB of some type.

You have about 1800km of good bitumen and ~900km of dirt. So in theory the journey is easily doable in 6 days. However don’t underestimate the risks and possible delays of the dirt sector. It’s a long drive and if only one driver potentially very tiring. Also driving between dusk and sunup adds the risk of collision with stock and wildlife.

Have a safe trip and enjoy Purnulu. It is one of Australia’s unique topographic features.
Cheers John

G'day, 760 k's from Yuendmu to Halls Creek via Tanami, not sure of your range in the Rav4, but probably need a couple of jerry cans. Also Tanami can be bloody rough. If it was me in a Rav4, I wouldn't risk it and stay on the bitumen and go the long way via Katherine. Enjoy your new job.

Thanks heaps. I’m going to park my car at the bungle bungle caravan park and work staff will pick me up to go to the camp site. I’m planning to go via Alice, tenant creek, Katherine and Kununurra
Sid