Hi, planning a trip with our dog from Adelaide up to Darwin to visit the boys who live in the NT. So my question is what distances are there between road houses (fuel stops) , can install long range tank but would prefer not doing so if it is not neccessary. Under the worst circumstances we can go 300km without re-fuel, but we would prefer re-fuel at 250km since we will have 260l of water on board. Plan is to travel 4-5 hours a day approx so places to stop (with dog) and re-fuelling location information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks...
ROUTE via Stuart Highway - no detours necessary to see Uluru.
-- Edited by Rabbit Hauler on Sunday 8th of August 2021 10:39:20 AM
Possum3 said
08:44 AM Aug 8, 2021
Diect route Adelaide to Darwin plenty of fueling opportunities (every town/village) - if wandering around desert areas sightseeing ensure you start off with plenty of fuel for intended return to civilisation, it is more important to carry water, although a small container (Jerry Can) of fuel can always be a slight back up.
Ozzie_Traveller said
08:51 AM Aug 8, 2021
G'day RH
As possum says - there are heaps of places with fuel along the way ... and hundreds of fellow travellers (covid might make a bit of a dent to the numbers) along with truckies and other caravanners
Plenty of fone coverage - both telstra and optus - and your UHF 2-way radio will be very useful to chat to fellow travellers along the way to relieve some of the quiet-times along those long stretches of highway
Hope this helps
Phil
Whenarewethere said
09:03 AM Aug 8, 2021
There is fuel at Leigh Creek, 111km Marree, 202km William Creek, 198km Oodnadatta, 206km Marla. So fuel is not a issue, but make sure your tyres are in good condition, you have TPMS (tyre pressure monitoring system), tyre repair kit & a compressor that actually works. Reduce tyre pressure & drive slower.
The road is sealed between Lyndhurst & Marree even though my HEMA map showed it as unsealed. So it's only north of Marree you need to let tyres down.
Brodie Allen said
09:19 AM Aug 8, 2021
Whenarewethere wrote:
There is fuel at Leigh Creek, 111km Marree, 202km William Creek, 198km Oodnadatta, 206km Marla. So fuel is not a issue, but make sure your tyres are in good condition, you have TPMS (tyre pressure monitoring system), tyre repair kit & a compressor that actually works. Reduce tyre pressure & drive slower.
The road is sealed between Lyndhurst & Marree even though my HEMA map showed it as unsealed. So it's only north of Marree you need to let tyres down.
Go via alice and its sealed all the way and very good at that. And shorter.
Fuel a-plenty.
Get your fuel map working because some fuel is a bit over the top cost-wise
and a spare jerry full is no impediment.
-- Edited by Brodie Allen on Sunday 8th of August 2021 09:20:34 AM
Whenarewethere said
09:28 AM Aug 8, 2021
I thought since asking about fuel it was the Oodnadatta Track. We came down it in 2019.
Aus-Kiwi said
10:26 AM Aug 8, 2021
From about half way you can stop anywhere you like !! Its like a large park ! Take your time with many stops . We did some bush walking . Surprised how much time we spent doing that !!!
Bicyclecamper said
12:09 PM Aug 8, 2021
Also, get your dog onto a a tick pill every month and have a tick/flea collar on it as well, including checking it everyday, due to the E.Canis tick virus up there that is killing dogs. It is a a painful death for your dog, if it gets it. You only have 7 days to get it to a vet, if it gets the virus, before it becomes a no chance survival.
Whenarewethere said
12:49 PM Aug 8, 2021
& a can of electronic freezer spray from Jaycar to freeze the tick.
Cut a tiny hole in a piece of paper to just fit over the tick, then onto the skin. When you give the tick a quick spray you won't burn the skin.
Peter_n_Margaret said
12:53 PM Aug 8, 2021
Whenarewethere wrote:
& a can of electronic freezer spray from Jaycar to freeze the tick.
Cut a tiny hole in a piece of paper to just fit over the tick, then onto the skin. When you give the tick a quick spray you won't burn the skin.
And by then it is too late.
If you have any consideration for your pet dog, do not take it up north.
-- Edited by Peter_n_Margaret on Sunday 8th of August 2021 01:10:22 PM
Peter_n_Margaret said
12:55 PM Aug 8, 2021
The OP should buy a HEMA Touring Altas. All the info is there.
It seems that the longest distance between fuel on the Stuart Highway between Adelaide and Darwin is 253km between Glendambo and Coober Pedy.
Cheers,
Peter
Meredith said
01:57 PM Aug 8, 2021
The biggest distance between fuel on that route is 252km between Glendambo and Coober Pedy, so well within your limits.
TheHeaths said
02:32 PM Aug 8, 2021
I would carry a couple of plastic jerry cans, and fill for the longer (250km) sections, as wind can and will cause issues sometimes. No need to fill all the time, but nice to have on those longer sections on head wind days. As an example, our v8 Discovery used to use about 23-25 litres per 100 kilometres. Gave us a similar range to you with a Jayco Freedom pop top same as your van, with its 80 litre tank. Driving back from Coober Pedy to Glendambo on our first trip north, into a roaring head wind, that went to 33 litres per 100km. It worked it out we would have come up about 25kms short without out jerry can!
I would revisit the need for 260 litres of water unless you plan to free camp all the time. If in parks, I would use park water for washing etc. and get spring water for drinking. That is what we do. Fill tanks only when you are planning a free camp, and then only enough to get you through. Otherwise it is often unnecessary dead weight you are carting.
Aside from that, road is good, trip is enjoyable, and make sure you have fun.
Whenarewethere said
02:51 PM Aug 8, 2021
Peter_n_Margaret wrote:
Whenarewethere wrote:
& a can of electronic freezer spray from Jaycar to freeze the tick.
Cut a tiny hole in a piece of paper to just fit over the tick, then onto the skin. When you give the tick a quick spray you won't burn the skin.
And by then it is too late.
If you have any consideration for your pet dog, do not take it up north.
It's still good practice whether dog or person. Sydney North Beach has a problem with Lyme disease for humans. In SA on the Yorke Peninsula we got dozens of ticks in 2019.
Rabbit Hauler said
06:39 PM Aug 8, 2021
Hi all ,
Thanks for all comments particularly those regarding canine wealthfare.
Hi, planning a trip with our dog from Adelaide up to Darwin to visit the boys who live in the NT. So my question is what distances are there between road houses (fuel stops) , can install long range tank but would prefer not doing so if it is not neccessary. Under the worst circumstances we can go 300km without re-fuel, but we would prefer re-fuel at 250km since we will have 260l of water on board. Plan is to travel 4-5 hours a day approx so places to stop (with dog) and re-fuelling location information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks...
ROUTE via Stuart Highway - no detours necessary to see Uluru.
-- Edited by Rabbit Hauler on Sunday 8th of August 2021 10:39:20 AM
As possum says - there are heaps of places with fuel along the way ... and hundreds of fellow travellers (covid might make a bit of a dent to the numbers) along with truckies and other caravanners
Plenty of fone coverage - both telstra and optus - and your UHF 2-way radio will be very useful to chat to fellow travellers along the way to relieve some of the quiet-times along those long stretches of highway
Hope this helps
Phil
There is fuel at Leigh Creek, 111km Marree, 202km William Creek, 198km Oodnadatta, 206km Marla. So fuel is not a issue, but make sure your tyres are in good condition, you have TPMS (tyre pressure monitoring system), tyre repair kit & a compressor that actually works. Reduce tyre pressure & drive slower.
The road is sealed between Lyndhurst & Marree even though my HEMA map showed it as unsealed. So it's only north of Marree you need to let tyres down.
Go via alice and its sealed all the way and very good at that. And shorter.
Fuel a-plenty.
Get your fuel map working because some fuel is a bit over the top cost-wise
and a spare jerry full is no impediment.
-- Edited by Brodie Allen on Sunday 8th of August 2021 09:20:34 AM
I thought since asking about fuel it was the Oodnadatta Track. We came down it in 2019.
& a can of electronic freezer spray from Jaycar to freeze the tick.
Cut a tiny hole in a piece of paper to just fit over the tick, then onto the skin. When you give the tick a quick spray you won't burn the skin.
And by then it is too late.
If you have any consideration for your pet dog, do not take it up north.
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Cheers,
Peter
-- Edited by Peter_n_Margaret on Sunday 8th of August 2021 01:10:22 PM
It seems that the longest distance between fuel on the Stuart Highway between Adelaide and Darwin is 253km between Glendambo and Coober Pedy.
Cheers,
Peter
I would revisit the need for 260 litres of water unless you plan to free camp all the time. If in parks, I would use park water for washing etc. and get spring water for drinking. That is what we do. Fill tanks only when you are planning a free camp, and then only enough to get you through. Otherwise it is often unnecessary dead weight you are carting.
Aside from that, road is good, trip is enjoyable, and make sure you have fun.
It's still good practice whether dog or person. Sydney North Beach has a problem with Lyme disease for humans. In SA on the Yorke Peninsula we got dozens of ticks in 2019.
Thanks for all comments particularly those regarding canine wealthfare.