Is there fuel on the Tanami track?

Is there fuel on the Tanami track?

Fuel stations are few and far between on the Tanami, with a stretch of at least 600km between fills, so make sure you know your car and your fuel economy, and carry enough spare fuel in jerry cans if required.

How rough is the Tanami track?

The 300km journey from the Halls Creek turnoff takes truck driver Radar 10 hours. “You’re going from 90 kilometres per hour down to 20kph, so it takes a long time,” he said. “There’s a lot of rough patches, it’s stony, you’ve got to be careful of your equipment and tyres.”

Can you get fuel at Yuendumu?

Fuel can be purchased at the Tilmouth Well Roadhouse and in Yuendumu at Big Shop and Mining Shop.

Is the road to yuendumu sealed?

The community is located 290km north west from Alice Springs along the Tanami Highway, which branches off the Stuart Highway 25 km north of Alice Springs. The access to the community after the turn off from the Tanami Road is 3 km, of which the first 1 km is gravelled and the balance is sealed. …

How much of the Tanami track is bitumen?

20%
About 20% of the road is bitumen, the remainder is dirt and gravel and, although it is navigable by two-wheel drive vehicles, a four-wheel drive is recommended.

What is the condition of the Tanami track?

Expect 360 miles with no food and fuel with temperatures up to 45C. It takes two days to cross the vast expanse of the Tanami Desert, allowing time for you to take in a few awe-inspiring sights along the wayIt’s one of the Australian longest roads.

Where can I camp on Tanami track?

Plenty of free-camping options on the Tanami. Diggers Rest: Open space, plenty of birdlife and apparently some local wild camels frequent the area. Renahans Bore: An old windmill added a great touch to sunset. Quartz Ridge: A lunch stop for us with a gorgeous 360-degree view of the desert – and Telstra service!

Is the Buchanan Highway sealed?

Is Buchanan Highway sealed? The road, also known as National Route 80, is unsealed. It’s 393 km (244 mi) long. Portions of the road may be temporarily closed due to road work or inclement weather.

How long is Tanami track?

643.1 mi
Tanami Road/Length

Do you need a permit to travel the Tanami Road?

You don’t need permits to travel on Tanami Road. However, if you are planning to take the detour to Lake Gregory and/or Lake Stretch, you will need to obtain camping permits for the Paruku Indigenous Protected Area.