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9 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

Yes.... but I'm towing a camper van that is suitable only for moderate off road. 

If you are staying at one of the campgrounds south of the gap, we should have a few at the Alice Springs Brewery, a popular local…

 

Consider a day trip without trailer to Chmabers Pllar, or to the East Mac’s.

 

Another day trip without the trailer would be palm valley.

 

Returning home, I would strongly suggest a trip to the West Mac’s, a stunning place, stay at Glen Helen the drive the Mereenie loop to Kings Canyon, doing the hike around the canyon.

Both of these places are brilliant and the trailer should have no issues with the loop.

From the canyon, head to Uluru and Kata Tjuṯa for a few days before heading back south.

Just a few suggestions for you, there’s a heap you can do out here, just depends on your timeframe.

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    Thanks @Rod Grinter Riot Squad and all the rest of you for your answers and advice/info.

    I now have a number of ideas to research and consider.

    One more question. What is the best/ safest/ cleanest caravan park in town. I have a very mature 14 year old young lady making her first road trip with me so facilities and ambience are an important consideration.

     

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    11 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

    Thanks @Rod Grinter Riot Squad and all the rest of you for your answers and advice/info.

    I now have a number of ideas to research and consider.

    One more question. What is the best/ safest/ cleanest caravan park in town. I have a very mature 14 year old young lady making her first road trip with me so facilities and ambience are an important consideration.

     

    I would recommend Discovery Parks, 15-20 minute walk to game, it’s just out of town, but nothing in town is far

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    4 hours ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

     

    I'm not sure about sitting with the Demon Army though, as I might run into Demonland's resident nut case @WalkingCivilWar - scary 

    Demonland has several confirmed nut cases as well as numerous serial windbags.

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    25 minutes ago, Cranky Franky said:

    Demonland has several confirmed nut cases as well as numerous serial windbags.

    … and an abundance of cantankerous old grumps. 

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    4 hours ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

    I should have added that I'm driving. 

    I intend to take a fairly direct route there but I'm not sure what I'll do for the return. Maybe Uluru , maybe go north for a while and come back through NSW. Suggestions welcome.

    BBO Uluṟu and the Olga’s are worth the trip, the road is pretty good but time your drive during daylight hours only, we were advised to stay of the roads at night.!!

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    For all those coming to Alice, don’t expect a great nights sleep on the Saturday night.

     

    July 1st is Territory day, the one day a year that firework ms are legal, they sell like hotcakes all day and go off through the night.

     

    to call it a bit crazy is an understatement!

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    Who's brilliant idea was it to play AFL footy in the middle of the desert watched by 5 people 26 dingos and 300 bluetongue lizards?

    Im assuming we do it for a suitcase full of cash.  Probably tax exempt too.

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    I'd like to know why it takes a member of the footy club calling the club to confirm this fixture game. Terrible comms

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    15 minutes ago, layzie said:

    I'd like to know why it takes a member of the footy club calling the club to confirm this fixture game. Terrible comms

    Que?

    The date and time for the match was confirmed on 18 May along with all the R16-24 matches.

    https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-news-2023-full-fixture-rounds-16-to-23-dates-and-times-venues-how-to-watch-round-24/news-story/eb3d514b1342e8373140fa4ea968714e

    It's been listed as such on the AFL and MFC websites since then.

    Tickets only went on sale last week though.

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    23 hours ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

    Thanks @Rod Grinter Riot Squad and all the rest of you for your answers and advice/info.

    I now have a number of ideas to research and consider.

    One more question. What is the best/ safest/ cleanest caravan park in town. I have a very mature 14 year old young lady making her first road trip with me so facilities and ambience are an important consideration.

     

    I know it's none of my business - but do you need to take one of the maids with you?

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    10 minutes ago, old55 said:

    Que?

    The date and time for the match was confirmed on 18 May along with all the R16-24 matches.

    https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-news-2023-full-fixture-rounds-16-to-23-dates-and-times-venues-how-to-watch-round-24/news-story/eb3d514b1342e8373140fa4ea968714e

    It's been listed as such on the AFL and MFC websites since then.

    Tickets only went on sale last week though.

    Well there we go. Guess they solved the stand offs and issues surrounding it.

    I'm dying to go to one, held off this year because it looked in doubt. May check things again though, should be amazing for everyone going.

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    27 minutes ago, Deebauched said:

    Who's brilliant idea was it to play AFL footy in the middle of the desert watched by 5 people 26 dingos and 300 bluetongue lizards?

    Im assuming we do it for a suitcase full of cash.  Probably tax exempt too.

    It’s a brilliant game, in a wonderful setting and often sold out.

     

    BTW, sightings of Lungkatta are not too common out here

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    50 minutes ago, Rod Grinter Riot Squad said:

    For all those coming to Alice, don’t expect a great nights sleep on the Saturday night.

     

    July 1st is Territory day, the one day a year that firework ms are legal, they sell like hotcakes all day and go off through the night.

     

    to call it a bit crazy is an understatement!

    For those staying in the CBD area, well worth a walk up ANZAC hill to watch the madness unfold

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    On 6/17/2023 at 2:06 PM, Rod Grinter Riot Squad said:

    If you are staying at one of the campgrounds south of the gap, we should have a few at the Alice Springs Brewery, a popular local…

     

    Consider a day trip without trailer to Chmabers Pllar, or to the East Mac’s.

     

    Another day trip without the trailer would be palm valley.

     

    Returning home, I would strongly suggest a trip to the West Mac’s, a stunning place, stay at Glen Helen the drive the Mereenie loop to Kings Canyon, doing the hike around the canyon.

    Both of these places are brilliant and the trailer should have no issues with the loop.

    From the canyon, head to Uluru and Kata Tjuṯa for a few days before heading back south.

    Just a few suggestions for you, there’s a heap you can do out here, just depends on your timeframe.

    You must book Ulara CP in advance. Hermans berg is interesting 

     

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    1 hour ago, Deebauched said:

    Who's brilliant idea was it to play AFL footy in the middle of the desert watched by 5 people 26 dingos and 300 bluetongue lizards?

    Im assuming we do it for a suitcase full of cash.  Probably tax exempt too.

    Don’t knock the game until you have actually been.  I attended a few years ago and it is the best live game experience I have ever had.  Everything about it was unique and special.  Give it a go if you can.  You won’t regret it.

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    1 hour ago, Rod Grinter Riot Squad said:

    It’s a brilliant game, in a wonderful setting and often sold out.

     

    BTW, sightings of Lungkatta are not too common out here

    What TF is a lungkatta?

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    22 hours ago, DeeZone said:

    BBO Uluṟu and the Olga’s are worth the trip, the road is pretty good but time your drive during daylight hours only, we were advised to stay of the roads at night.!!

    Is that because of the chance of hitting Roos on the road at night? They can get pretty big up there.

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    11 minutes ago, Deebauched said:

    What TF is a lungkatta?

    Dreamtime story.

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    9 minutes ago, Wadda We Sing said:

    Dreamtime story.

    Jesus.  sounds political. i think I'll put my cue back in the rack on this one.

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    On 6/17/2023 at 3:04 PM, Cranky Franky said:

    Demonland has several confirmed nut cases as well as numerous serial windbags.

    I resemble that remark.

    I’ll leave it up to you to guess which one

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    43 minutes ago, Wadda We Sing said:

    Is that because of the chance of hitting Roos on the road at night? They can get pretty big up there.

    Yes WWS Roos Camels, Donkeys apparently pretty feral after sunset, mind you I actually never saw any road kill between Uluṟu and Alice??

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    23 minutes ago, DeeZone said:

    Yes WWS Roos Camels, Donkeys apparently pretty feral after sunset, mind you I actually never saw any road kill between Uluṟu and Alice??

    Most road kill happens when it’s been very dry out here, in those times you can see a great deal.

     

    This year not so much of a problem, though definitely take care of driving at night

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