This 429 kilometre unsealed track leads you through some of the most scenic landscapes in the Kimberley, following the line of the White Mountain Hills and Ord River, crossing creeks and small rivers along the way to Lake Argyle.

How much of the Tanami road is sealed?

It is sealed from Alice Springs to 3km beyond Tilmouth Well Roadhouse NT towards Yuendumu NT. Beyond this point there are 3 sealed sections of 8km, 5km, and 24km interspersed with gravel sections. The first 2 of these graveled sections can be rocky and fairly rough, but the longer unsealed section is sandy.

Is the buntine highway sealed?

Buntine Highway runs from the Victoria Highway to the Western Australian border. The section between Victoria Highway and Kalkaringi is a single lane sealed road but the rest is unsealed.

How long is the Duncan road?

275.3 mi
Duncan Road/Length

The road, approximately 443 kilometres (275 mi) in length, was designated as National Route 80 from its terminus at Halls Creek through to Nicholson.

Is Fitzroy Crossing Open?

A small but dedicated staff of three ensures that the centre is open 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday, and 9am to 1pm Saturday during the dry season (April to September inclusive). The centre is open 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday during the wet season (October to March).

Can you take a caravan on the Tanami track?

This road is seasonal and more suitable to 4WD vehicles, camper trailers and off road caravans.

Is there fuel at Tanami?

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.

Is Route 96 sealed?

The Buntine Highway is a rural arterial road which runs from the Victoria Highway to the Western Australian border. Approximately 336km of the Highway is sealed, with 222km predominantly unsealed.

How long is the buntine highway?

354.2 mi
Buntine Highway/Length

Is there fuel on the Tanami track?

Where is the Duncan Road?

The Duncan Road (formerly Duncan Highway) branches off from the Victoria Highway near the Northern Territory/Western Australia border, not very far from Kununurra. The unsealed road takes you through the beautiful and hilly country below Lake Argyle and joins the highway again in Halls Creek.

Is Duncan Road safe to drive?

Decommissioned as a highway in 1976 and renamed Duncan Road. In 1995 ownership was transferred from Main Roads to the Halls Creek Shire which has been looking after it since (and doing an excellent job). First of all, though unsealed this is an excellent road. There is nothing to worry about for inexperienced drivers, no special skills required.

How far is Halls Creek from the Duncan Road?

The Duncan Road crosses Palm Springs Creek 40 km from Halls Creek. There is a small clean pool and a small clearing which offers room to camp for one party (but it’s right next to the road). A short walk to the north east of the crossing takes you to the source of the creek, a springfed pool.

What’s wrong with the highway between Kununurra and Halls Creek?

Now, there is nothing wrong with the highway between Kununurra and Halls Creek . In fact, it’s the most beautiful part of the Great Northern Highway inside Western Australia. So why take the Duncan Road instead?