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Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 30, 2024 at 15:28
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Member - JAM
Hi Folks,
I've been a member of this awsome group for a few years and recently decided to become a life member.
Just thought I'd say hello, and ask for some advice please.
My wife and I are planning a trip to the
Kimberley region in June this year.
At this stage the plan is to take 10 days to travel from
Sydney to
Broome, via
Alice Springs. Then spend 4 weeks exploring the Kinberley region.
Looking at alternate routes for return trip back to
Sydney. Don't mind doing a little off road and off
grid work.
We have an offroad Jurgens Tufftrax van that we are planning on towing. Tug is a 2022 Prado 150 GX which has ome
suspension with a 40mm lift with air bags in the rear and TJM bar work.
Hoping to hear from anyone who has done a similar trip, along with alternate routes and must see things along the way.
Thanks
John.
Reply By: Member - Jim S1 - Tuesday, Jan 30, 2024 at 16:13
Tuesday, Jan 30, 2024 at 16:13
Hello
John
Good idea to become a life member, and have the use of the Traveller and
EOTopo maps.
To me it seems like not enough time to do the
Kimberley, but I guess you take what you can. Did the
Gibb River road many moons ago and it is brilliant ( or was) , but more recent travellers will have better info for you.
Your outfit seems more than adequate as long as the tyres are AT or stronger.
Lots of
treks and information on this website for your selected area.
Cheers, and have a great time ............ longer if you can
Jim
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Reply By: Member - McLaren3030 - Tuesday, Jan 30, 2024 at 16:34
Tuesday, Jan 30, 2024 at 16:34
Hi Jam,
What is your current planned route from
Alice Springs to
Broome?
Macca.
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Reply By: Peter_n_Margaret - Tuesday, Jan 30, 2024 at 20:05
Tuesday, Jan 30, 2024 at 20:05
Alice Springs to
Broome is the
Gary Junction Road.
A free permit is required. Plenty of communities with fuel available.
It is an easy drive. We have done it a couple of times, once towing a boat.
Gary Junction Road 2008
The
Kimberley is the most spectacular part of Australia and the most difficult to see.
Allow as much time as you can. One trip will not be enough.
Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 motorhome
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Reply By: JAM - Wednesday, Jan 31, 2024 at 12:59
Wednesday, Jan 31, 2024 at 12:59
Thanks for the advice.
Plan is changing by the day ?? Currently looking at the option of heading north outbound as per
pic below, then return trip via
Gary Junction Rd, Alice,
Coober Pedy,
Broken Hill, etc..
Will def need more time, currently planning on 9 weeks.
Also looking to setup the van with same wheels and tires (17" BFG KO ATs) as car, and only take 2 spares to save weight.
So much to think about and plan.
Really excited to just get away.
Cheers,
John
Syd - Broome route
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Follow Up By: Allan B (Sunshine Coast) - Wednesday, Jan 31, 2024 at 17:55
Wednesday, Jan 31, 2024 at 17:55
,
That looks a good route
John. And I endorse the
Gary Junction Road as Peter suggested above. It is a great drive. It is one of my most favourite tracks….. nothing challenging but very pleasant scenery.
Have a great trip mate.
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