WA trip possibility

[jeff s Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close jeff s]

I'm not posting a date for a definite trip, But I always hear about land cruiser mountain park from over east. I was always wanting to know if there was something similar over here in WA.

I have found this.
http://www.murchisonoffroadadventures.com.au/

6 hrs north of Perth.

I thought I would post this up and see what the feedback is like for a weekender at this place from the WA crowd.

So WAPPers, how do you feel about doing a weekender, 4X4ing, travelling???

If there is enough interest I will make a call and see what the go is and find a date that is friendly .

(note, well behaved dogs allowed, I know some some them... )

Tnis is what they say..
"Murchison Off-road Adventures is a family owned and run business on Coolcalalaya station. Coolcalalaya is an approx 300 000 acre working sheep station with 25kms of the mighty Murchison river running straight through the station We aim to provide a family environment where you can combine the thrill and excitement of off"-roading with picturesque and isolated camping and family activities. we have built the nations premier four wheel drive theme park whilst preserving the lands natural beauty the dune buggy tours,camping,accomodation and 4x4 theme park is now open stage one being the buggy tours and camping is open now, stage two is, W'A's first four wheel drive theme park. This is currently being developed and will be open soon. Further stages will include competitions, events and heaps of other activities for example horse riding planned for the future. we want you to come out spend the day or the week and enjoy all that Murchison Off-road adventures has to offer whether you are looking for a quiet and tranquil break or you want to test your off-roading skills on our tracks ranging from the beginner to the extreme. We've got mud runs ,river crossings, 'sinking sand', rocky outcrops, winch challenges, mate vs. mate tracks, 300 000 acres of tracks, obstacles and much much more. The best part is ,it's always changing! So if it's the heart

thumping adrenalin rush of sitting 6" off the ground doing 80kms an hour in our 650cc dune buggies on every terrain type imaginable., from narrow challenging bush tracks to the get down and dirty of the mud holes or testing out your own four wheel driving abilities from gentle scenic tracks to change your underpants stupidity . Or alternatively just come and enjoy the complete isolation from the tranquil river to the magnificent sunsets and the jaw dropping stars. then give us a call as bookings are essential"



Jeff.

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

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Great idea Jeff,

Sounds like it would be a great place to go for a (long) weekend.

I think I might be able to round up a few well behaved dogs :wink:

G

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

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Sounds great jeff,

Depending when of coarse but looks like a good trip with plenty to do.

[mebbear Member Find all posts View Profile Close mebbear]

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sounds xcellent to us.depending on when you can count us in...


Bundy

[prado4x4 Member Find all posts View Profile Close prado4x4]

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They're doing quite a good job at setting things up there. I visited earlier this year when they were just getting started setting things up - lovely camping spot on the river which was great for a swim.

It's probably a bit far for most people over a regular weekend (basically same driving distance as to Kalbari). It'd work well on a long weekend though. Personally I can't say I'd want to head up there during the summer as its likely to be just a bit warm for me then, but it's be ideal for a winter break.

John

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I'm hearing you about the weather.

I found this and just wanted to share it, Wasnt planning on a date yet, and thinking about the temps of the days this coming summer it might be a good idea to do it as it cools down abit, Maybe as a shake down before the GTG??

But a dip in the murchison would be a good way to cool off with a frothy top in hand.. :idea:

Jeff.

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g'day jeff;
have been doing a bit of research into this place lately myself, and looks like a good stopover at some stage when heading north (kennedy ranges /mt augustus), have just spent second week of school hols at murchison station,and what a contrast to the townsite,we literally had the place to ourselves for most of the week,glad to say mossies/midges weren't a problem considering we were metres from the river,although the bee flies by late avo were a bit heavy,was starting to heat up a bit aswell.went for a few hikes in the gorges early morning almost as good as karijini,wildlife/birds including goats everywhere.we then headed south towards geraldton and then southwest towards ellendale pool and coalseam park.ground was starting to dry up a bit but still a fantastic spread of wild flowers to be seen.anyone interested in fossicking and west australian history would also find this a pleasant stopover when the temperature is right,we found the toilets and bbq's here to be spotless and credit to the shire of mingenew.we then reluctantly headed south along the midland road stopping off at yarra yarra lake and mc pherson's homestead around carnamah.stop off for a tea break at jingemia cave ( anyone have any info on this site?).
moora , looks like a good place to spend a friday night,alas on this occasion we were just passing through allbeit with a quite stop for a small middy and meat pie the town pool looked ever so tempting,but the closer we got to civilisation the more frequent my mobile rang .last stop bindoon grab a few bags of oranges off the side of the road and had a great feed at the truckies roadhouse south of town, we then headed for home ,all in all the diversion off the brand highway is,i feel a lot more relaxed/safer driving enviroment.so what have you got to lose give it a go and enjoy the journey to where your going.

[MUMSRIG Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close MUMSRIG]

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Hmmmmmmmmmm, this sounds interesting!!

Mitch

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I reckon we'd be up for it.

Leachy

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

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We'd like to give it a bash, never been that far north (or south or east for that matter)