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Driving between Alice Springs and Uluru (Ayers Rock)
"Phil" wrote in message ... "Phil" wrote in message ... PhilD Is that you Dud ? ?????????????????????????????????????? PhilD (up around Darwin) Ok, looking for a PhilD in Adelaide area |
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"John H" wrote in message ... Hi, Its sealed and a good open road. If you stay on the correct side of the road and pay attention then you shouldnt have any prangs on any corner, let alone any blind one that may occur. The terrain is fairly flat all the way. John H "Qanset" wrote in message u... Planning on driving between these two places next year. Picking up and dropping off rental car in Alice Springs. Is this a safe road to drive on. Are there many accidents on this stretch of road.. No blind corners or bends that will put me head on with a Bus or semi Trailer. DON'T drive while too tired. Try to avoid hitting wildlife, but DON'T kill yourself, or others, trying to avoid small ones. Vehicles can be repaired easier. In case you do roll the vehicle avoiding/hitting wildlife, or for any other reason, ensure that you already have your seat belt on. DON'T drink and drive. Phewww!!!! Thats a tall order. But I will try my best to get to Uluru to get there and back in one peice. Thanks for your advice. PhilD |
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Noone@home wrote:
"Qanset" wrote in message u... Planning on driving between these two places next year. Picking up and dropping off rental car in Alice Springs. Is this a safe road to drive on. Are there many accidents on this stretch of road.. No blind corners or bends that will put me head on with a Bus or semi Trailer. The mountain range on the road down to Uluru is always a worry, hair pin bends, ice and snow, no crash barriers to the vallies 000s of metres below. Snow Kangaroos hopping everywhere ........... if the wildlife dont get you the natives will. Hmmmm, I had better use and armour plated 4WD. That should do the trick. Do you recommend using chains on tyres for the snow and ice??? Or better still I will drive in the middle of summer, to avoid the ice and snow. |
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Krypsis wrote:
Gerrit wrote: "Noone@home" wrote in message news "Qanset" wrote in message u... Planning on driving between these two places next year. Picking up and dropping off rental car in Alice Springs. Is this a safe road to drive on. Are there many accidents on this stretch of road.. No blind corners or bends that will put me head on with a Bus or semi Trailer. The mountain range on the road down to Uluru is always a worry, hair pin bends, ice and snow, no crash barriers to the vallies 000s of metres below. Snow Kangaroos hopping everywhere ........... if the wildlife dont get you the natives will. And don't forget the drop bears crashing onto your head from the 80metre ghost gums. It's the bunyips that really worry me! Make sure you avoid bunyip mating season at all costs! What about the Tasmanian tigers??? Krypsis |
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Driving between Alice Springs and Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Dick Adams wrote:
"Qanset" wrote: Planning on driving between these two places next year. Picking up and dropping off rental car in Alice Springs. Is this a safe road to drive on. Are there many accidents on this stretch of road.. No blind corners or bends that will put me head on with a Bus or semi Trailer. You're looking at a 6 hour drive. Stay on 4 to 87. The shortcut is a winding road with a lot of turns and not much in the way of shoulders. When you get there, expect $300 to $500 a night for lodging. Petro, food, and alcohol prices are high too - so bring a lot of food and as much ale as you can carry. Also bring 8 liters of water per person just in case your car breaks down. If you get stuck behind a bus, you can always pass it on straight road. It's when the bus passes you, that you'll have something to worry about. If you are planning to camp overnight, expect to meet dingos and roos searching for food as well as natives searching for food and beer. Uluru in the summer heat will give you a great idea of how hot Hell is going to be. Thanks mate, but camping is out for us. We are staying at the LOst Camel. Dick |
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On Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:42:21 -0700, "Rudy"
wrote: PhilD (up around Darwin) Ok, looking for a PhilD in Adelaide area You'd better buy a better map first:-) Cheers, Alan, Australia -- http://loraltravel.blogspot.com Latest: Two Indian Hotels: to Sleep, Perchance... |
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On Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:09:58 +0300,
(Henry) wrote: Qanset wrote: Or better still I will drive in the middle of summer, to avoid the ice and snow. Erm ... don't forget that Oz is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed. There, the ice and snow come in the summer. cheers, Henry The person posting had their tongue firmly in their cheek. Snow at Uluru is rare enough to be a once-a-decade event, if that: http://www.wayoutback.com.au/uluru-climate.php Cheers, Alan, Australia -- http://loraltravel.blogspot.com Latest: Two Indian Hotels: to Sleep, Perchance... |
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"Alan S" wrote in message ... On Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:42:21 -0700, "Rudy" wrote: PhilD (up around Darwin) Ok, looking for a PhilD in Adelaide area You'd better buy a better map first:-) I actually have an excellent Aussie Road Atlas I acquired for out trip there in '06 |
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"Rudy" wrote in message ... "Alan S" wrote in message ... On Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:42:21 -0700, "Rudy" wrote: PhilD (up around Darwin) Ok, looking for a PhilD in Adelaide area You'd better buy a better map first:-) I actually have an excellent Aussie Road Atlas I acquired for out trip there in '06 Actually, I'm going there next week and will be seeing another PhilD, my Father, but I doubt that he's who you want either. PhilD |
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Driving between Alice Springs and Uluru (Ayers Rock)
PhilD
(up around Darwin) Ok, looking for a PhilD in Adelaide area You'd better buy a better map first:-) I actually have an excellent Aussie Road Atlas I acquired for out trip there in '06 Actually, I'm going there next week and will be seeing another PhilD, my Father, but I doubt that he's who you want either. PhilD "My" Phil is in the Yatala prison ..that wouldn't that be yer Pa, would it ? ;-)) |
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