reece Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Hi We are heading off to Karijini NP then back across to the maybe Old Onslow then across to Mt Augustus then back home to Fremantle my question is has anyone taken the road from Barradale to Mt Augustus.If so what was it like,we would welcome any other suggestions of any other routes.RegardsReece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian and Sue Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Hi We are heading off to Karijini NP then back across to the maybe Old Onslow then across to Mt Augustus then back home to Fremantle my question is has anyone taken the road from Barradale to Mt Augustus.If so what was it like,we would welcome any other suggestions of any other routes.RegardsReeceIt has been a year since we headed home to Karratha via those dirt roads the stations keep them pretty good from Mt Augustus to the old Barradale site, the road from Mt Augustus through to the servo on the NWCH down at Wooramel is notourious for chewing out and puncturing tyres so travel slower so that you can avoid the boulders on the track. We didn't have a big wet this year in the Pilbara and Gascoyne so there shouldn't have been much damage to them unlike last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reece Posted May 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 It has been a year since we headed home to Karratha via those dirt roads the stations keep them pretty good from Mt Augustus to the old Barradale site, the road from Mt Augustus through to the servo on the NWCH down at Wooramel is notourious for chewing out and puncturing tyres so travel slower so that you can avoid the boulders on the track. We didn't have a big wet this year in the Pilbara and Gascoyne so there shouldn't have been much damage to them unlike last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reece Posted May 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Hi Ian and Sue Thanks for that advice.RegardsReece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussnSue Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 G'day ReeceIn a former lifetime I used to drive that road five or six times per month, year in, year out. The condition of the road does not change dramatically with seasonal conditions and it is also generally well maintained. The section from the North West Coastal Highway through to Lyndon Station is wide, mostly flat and usually quite smooth - just take care at grids and river crossings. One tip: If you keep your eye out on the left hand side, about 15 Km from the NWCH end you will see a communications tower. Once you draw level with it keep an eye on your odometer and about 25 - 30 Km further down the road you will see another tower on the right hand side. As you start to draw level with it, watch the road carefully. There are a series of Whoopdy Doo's that can catch you unawares and have caused vehicles to roll over. They aren't big, but they are spaced such that your spring-bounce can get amplified each time you go over one.The road that cuts across to Mangaroon Station is a bit narrow in places and has at least two hairpin bends on it, so watch out for those. It can also be a bit rutted at times. One or two of the creek crossings (at the Lyndon end) can get a bit soft, but shouldn't stop you. As always, drive according to the conditions.You are probably aware that Barradale , the servo, no longer exists, so you might need to take on fuel at Nanutarra, where they practice robbery without violence.Have a great trip.CheersRuss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reece Posted May 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 G'day ReeceIn a former lifetime I used to drive that road five or six times per month, year in, year out. The condition of the road does not change dramatically with seasonal conditions and it is also generally well maintained. The section from the North West Coastal Highway through to Lyndon Station is wide, mostly flat and usually quite smooth - just take care at grids and river crossings. One tip: If you keep your eye out on the left hand side, about 15 Km from the NWCH end you will see a communications tower. Once you draw level with it keep an eye on your odometer and about 25 - 30 Km further down the road you will see another tower on the right hand side. As you start to draw level with it, watch the road carefully. There are a series of Whoopdy Doo's that can catch you unawares and have caused vehicles to roll over. They aren't big, but they are spaced such that your spring-bounce can get amplified each time you go over one.The road that cuts across to Mangaroon Station is a bit narrow in places and has at least two hairpin bends on it, so watch out for those. It can also be a bit rutted at times. One or two of the creek crossings (at the Lyndon end) can get a bit soft, but shouldn't stop you. As always, drive according to the conditions.You are probably aware that Barradale , the servo, no longer exists, so you might need to take on fuel at Nanutarra, where they practice robbery without violence.Have a great trip.CheersRuss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reece Posted May 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Hi RussThanks for the info it was exactly what I was looking for.Also thanks for the info on solar panels that you gave me a couple of weeks ago when i called you, took your advice when ordering.RegardsReece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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