WA. trip to GTG 4th july 09

[pomp Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close pomp]

Re: WA. trip to GTG 4th july 09

Hi Guys and Girls,

I may be a late starter for the GTG if anyone could PM me the detals for the BBQ on the 8th of March so I can see what is happening re WA PPers it would be appreciated.

Cheers
Steve

I noticed that West Coast 4X4 club are also running a trip to Alice in July.....could be busy on the roads heading out of Perth :mrgreen:

[Russ WA Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Russ WA]

Re: WA. trip to GTG 4th july 09

I still haven’t decided about boggy Hole yet.

The other places on Mavs itinerary are also very stunning.

Simpsons Gap,Stanley Chasm,Ellery big hole ,Ormiston Gorge.

I would be a pity to miss them.

I would also love a bit of 4wdn, sleeping under the stars with snakes and dingos

I'll decide soon and keep you posted.

Russ

Just to let others know I'm going to Glen Helen and skipping Boggy Hole ,The dingos will have to wait .

Russ

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Re: WA. trip to GTG 4th july 09

[quote=Russ WA]

I still haven’t decided about boggy Hole yet.

The other places on Mavs itinerary are also very stunning.

Simpsons Gap,Stanley Chasm,Ellery big hole ,Ormiston Gorge.

I would be a pity to miss them.

I would also love a bit of 4wdn, sleeping under the stars with snakes and dingos

I'll decide soon and keep you posted.

Russ

Just to let others no I'm going to Glen Helen and skipping Boggy Hole ,The dingos will have to wait .

Russ[/quote:371kkizt]

If there is one thing I can guarantee Russ is that you wil not have to wait to see the Dingos. Kings Canyon is rife with them. Last time we stayed there it was quite daunting to go out after dark as there were so many Dingos wandering around lookning for scraps to eat. I found myself changing course more than once to keep my distance from them.

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Re: WA. trip to GTG 4th july 09

[quote=Russ WA]

I still haven’t decided about boggy Hole yet.

The other places on Mavs itinerary are also very stunning.

Simpsons Gap,Stanley Chasm,Ellery big hole ,Ormiston Gorge.

I would be a pity to miss them.

I would also love a bit of 4wdn, sleeping under the stars with snakes and dingos

I'll decide soon and keep you posted.

Russ

Just to let others no I'm going to Glen Helen and skipping Boggy Hole ,The dingos will have to wait .

Russ[/quote:7p6b0uyg]


Because Russ is my trip leader :roll: is looks as though we will also be skipping Boggy Hole :cry: :cry:



Cheers
Gary

[prado4x4 Member Find all posts View Profile Close prado4x4]

Re: WA. trip to GTG 4th july 09

Looks like everyone is in for March 8. How about we plan to get together at my place at 12:00. I'll fire up the BBQ and then we can talk GTG travel plans. I'm PM everyone details.Leachy

Leachy - Is it all still good for this Sunday ?
If so, don't forget to PM some details so I know where I'm going.

John

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Re: WA. trip to GTG 4th july 09

John,

I just sent you a PM. If anyone else needs more info. /directions etc. drop me PM.

Cheers,
Leachy

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Re: WA. trip to GTG 4th july 09

Have a great barby peoples, sorry cant make it to meet all of you. Hope to catch up soon. hate work some times hahaha.... :evil:

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Re: WA. trip to GTG 4th july 09

I love looking at your house on street view, google,
Altho its hard to tell where the house is, what with all the prados out front.

I'll be flying solo, and on the bike, but see you all there.

Jeff.

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Re: WA. trip to GTG 4th july 09

Guys, kids and the GTG, are they compatible hahaha... I am looking at 2010 for the GTG with our WA fellows, then continuing up to Darwin as the handbrake wants to see Darwin and I havent been back since 98'. Our girls will be 2.5, 9 and 16. Is this a family orientated trip for the GTG, would love to take the girls for the experience. Gives me a good 15 mths of further improvements on the Devil.

Cheers gang.

Golly

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Re: WA. trip to GTG 4th july 09

Ok all,

After a great Sunday BBQ and chat I got volunteered [ :roll: ] to arrange the Warakurna/Giles stop for those
heading on the Great Central road to the GTG. Anyhow I've contacted the relevant people, and here are
the details;

Warakurna Roadhouse - Night of Thursday 2nd July.
No bookings needed for the campground, plenty of space.
A huge camping area (the managers words) with 12 powered sites (avail on first come / first served basis) and
lots of unpowered space to setup camp. Communal fireplace (BYO firewood).
Costs: $10 per adult, $5 per child.
Facilities: Camp kitchen, large BBQ, Amenities block with hot showers, etc.

Giles Weather Station Tour - Morning of Friday 3rd July.
Arrive at the weather station office by 8:25am CST (park near the Len Beadell Grader out front) and someone
will come out to meet us.
Weather balloon will be released at about 8:45am, and the tour concludes at around 9:30am
The tour is free, but a donation to the RFDS is appreciated.

See you all again soon.........

John

[Russ WA Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Russ WA]

Re: WA. trip to GTG 4th july 09

Speaking of jobs,

We has been looking into hiring a Satellite Phone - 21 Days .. $385 + access rate and calls. Maybe a bit expensive.
If we travel in numbers do we really need one?


Russ

Ps Leachy,Jeffs,Pomp and Gary. To confirm we are doing Boggy hole after the trip.
So that is the 11 July and 12 July in the bush. The 13 July back at Yulara Resort at Ayers Rock.(we need to book spots?)

Russ

[leachy_9 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close leachy_9]

Re: WA. trip to GTG 4th july 09

Russ,

Considering the return path to WA we are now planning I don't think we need a Sat. phone. What is everyone else's opinion?
I've started another thread specifically for the return trip to WA via Boggy Hole.

Leachy

[pomp Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close pomp]

Re: WA. trip to GTG 4th july 09

Russ,

Considering the return path to WA we are now planning I don't think we need a Sat. phone. What is everyone else's opinion?
I've started another thread specifically for the return trip to WA via Boggy Hole.

Leachy

I will be carrying a Sat phone, Russ, Gary and I are sharing the cost as we will be doing the whole trip together. I got a very good rental deal from a customer of mine.

PomP

[Russ WA Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Russ WA]

Re: WA. trip to GTG 4th july 09

Following our meeting at Leachy's house it was my job to find links for A Reserve permits. There are two we have to apply for, which are free I have applied for both of them, the WA came through the following day the NT one is still to come (via email). WA permit is for GOLDFIELDS-Great Central Rd, Laverton to Uluru. The NT is for Uluru to WA border. Easy to follow, just need to work out your dates and add all of the people that will be in your vehicle. Cheers Jen
http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/Land/Entry-Permits/
http://www.clc.org.au/OnlinePermits/Transit.aspx

[Chippy Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Chippy]

Re: WA. trip to GTG 4th july 09

Both permits applied for

Thanks for the links Jen.

Cheers
Chippy