Stuart Highway

[johnv Member Find all posts View Profile Close johnv]

I am in the process of planning a trip to the Kimberleys this coming May - July. As there is a number of PPers in the NT, can I please ask for a few suggestions of the best places to overnight(whether it is Roadhouses or bush camps doesn't matter) along the Stuart Highway, mainly between Alice Springs and Darwin. I intend to come on the highway at Marla after doing The Oodnadatta Track and heading to Ayers Rock and Alice Springs. One place I have marked down is Daly Waters???

We will be travelling with a Challenge Offroad Camper.

Any advice would be appreciated.

johnv

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

Re: Stuart Highway

Hi Johnv,

After leaving Marla your first major stop would be Erldunda which is at the Lasseters Hwy turn off to Yulara and Uluru etc.
This is a well serviced Roadhouse with a caravan park, fuel supplies, restaurant, bar etc. Another stop before Alice Springs
would be Stuarts Well or Jims Place which is also known for the singing Dingo. They do a great Camel Burger here and fully
recommend.......mmmmmm camel burger.

Heading north from Alice you will come across more roadhouses then before but cant recommend any as I havnt ventured far North,
all I can say is stop at Wycliffe well the UFO capital of Australia,

Zook.

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Re: Stuart Highway

Aileron Roadhouse is 135km North of Alice Springs. See the 17m statue of the Anmatjere man.

Wycliffe Well - but look out for aliens and probes :shock:

Daly Waters is a historic must.

Mataranka is always worth a visit and a swim in the thermal pools.

Katherine Region has plenty to offer.

The Douglas Daly Hot Springs are also a popular camping spot - especially in the cooler Dry Season.

Litchfield National Park is also a must see with good places to camp too.


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