Plumridge Lakes Reserve

Submitted: Monday, Aug 08, 2011 at 12:10

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Member - David G (WA)

Hi all I was just pondering if anyone has had a look at the Rason Lakes Road and Plumridge Lake Reserve area lately any information would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers Dave

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Reply By: get outmore - Monday, Aug 08, 2011 at 13:12

Monday, Aug 08, 2011 at 13:12

nothing recent Phill G would be the man to speak to

I understand alot of exploration has occured there since my trip that way in 05

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Follow Up By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Monday, Aug 08, 2011 at 13:32

Monday, Aug 08, 2011 at 13:32

Gday get outmore, 2005 was a while back now!
We went out that way again in 2007. The Lake Rason Road is usually in good nick, but I don't know how much recent rain they have had, and how much mining activity is still going on there.

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Follow Up By: Member - David G (WA) - Monday, Aug 08, 2011 at 14:36

Monday, Aug 08, 2011 at 14:36

Thanks Men I think recent rainfall will be the key.

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Reply By: Mick O - Monday, Aug 08, 2011 at 13:41

Monday, Aug 08, 2011 at 13:41

Dave, I have a sneaking suspicion that Stephen L was out that way within the last 18 months but he and Fiona are on the track up Birdsville way at the moment. Also the irrepressible Equinox would be another good bet.

Have we got an "add-on" for 2012?

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Follow Up By: Member - David G (WA) - Monday, Aug 08, 2011 at 14:53

Monday, Aug 08, 2011 at 14:53

Mick I have to admit my query on this is purely selfish as I have just about finished a few modifications etc to the mobile Hilton I was thinking a couple of weeks shake down trip shortly just to make sure I can find my way to places other than the top end.
I shall certainly give Mr Macall a bell he is probably buried under a mountain of photos remaniscing.

Cheers Dave

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Follow Up By: equinox - Monday, Aug 08, 2011 at 19:12

Monday, Aug 08, 2011 at 19:12

Hi guys, I went into the area just before I met up with Mick last year. (don't tell my boss I'm irrepressible)

I came from Pinjin Road, Elora Homestead Road and PNC Baseline Road to Officer Basin then north then east to the lakes. Had a quick look at Gwynne Creek then out to Laverton via Rason Lake Road. All roads/tracks very good apart from a bit of confusion getting onto Elora HS Road and the right hand side track heading north to Gwynne Creek was a bit shabby.

Yes - Dave, buried under my pictures but not such a bad view :))

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Follow Up By: Member - David G (WA) - Monday, Aug 08, 2011 at 21:22

Monday, Aug 08, 2011 at 21:22

Thanks for that Allan and I shall look forward to a view of those photos when we catch up.

Cheers Dave

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Follow Up By: get outmore - Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 at 07:40

Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 at 07:40

Hi Equiinox, i seem to recal giving you some info on a side track off the pinjin road to yowie soak and gilgarna and hunts pinnacles via an old telegraph track - did you end up going that way?

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Follow Up By: equinox - Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 at 09:11

Tuesday, Aug 09, 2011 at 09:11

Hi Davoe,
I only ended up getting in to the Pinnacles, as time is never on my side...

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Reply By: The other Norm C (WA) - Monday, Aug 08, 2011 at 14:28

Monday, Aug 08, 2011 at 14:28

G'Day Dave
We were out there (Lake Rason ) at Easter.
The White cliffs road was closed when we went through
but there's a haul road that run along side of it
There's a sign on the left hand side of the road pointing to
Tropicana witch is Rason Lake road The road out to the shack was in good condition with the usual wash outs and dust.We only went as far as the
Plumbridge Lake turn off
I should have a GPS point for the turn off if you need it
Norm

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Follow Up By: Member - David G (WA) - Monday, Aug 08, 2011 at 14:59

Monday, Aug 08, 2011 at 14:59

Good day Norm
Thanks for that mate I may take up your offer on that GPS point if we decide to go ahead ,I will member msg you a bit later on if that's ok.

Cheers Dave

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Follow Up By: Kanga1 - Monday, Aug 08, 2011 at 16:10

Monday, Aug 08, 2011 at 16:10

G'day Norm, were you out at the Shack with Dags 7miller? We bumped into him between Kal and Southern Cross on the 16 April this year.
The Lake Rason road to the Spackman track (which is at the Eastern end of Lake Rason and takes you through the Tropicana Exploration site and on up to the Anne Beadell Hwy) was in good shape when we went through there in April. We are heading out there again after the Australasian Safari finishes at the end of next month for a few days. Regards, Kanga.
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Follow Up By: The other Norm C (WA) - Monday, Aug 08, 2011 at 23:15

Monday, Aug 08, 2011 at 23:15

Hi Kanga
We were thee the weekend after you
Around the 23rd to 25th It's a magic spot to set a base
to have a relaxing look around So much to explore.
We should be on the Anne Beadell in around 5 weeks
Norm

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Reply By: lindsay - Monday, Aug 08, 2011 at 20:24

Monday, Aug 08, 2011 at 20:24

We were at plumridge lakes a week or so ago and it was terrific with growth and wildflowers everywhere there is running water in the creek . We came in from the east and exited to the east and down the cable haul road. The nullarbor is the best I have ever seen with native speargrass 600mm high and some of the tracks north of Forest almost overgrown. I reccomend it.

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