Route Melbourne - Uluru mit Camper

[fruuty]

Hallo liebe User!

Wir wollen im Dezember die Route von Melbourne ins Rote Zemtrum sprich direkt zum Uluru mit einem Camper fahren. Was habt ihr dazu für Erfahrungen?

- Ist ein 4WD Camper ein Muss?
- Hat es viele Campingplätze beim Uluru? Vorreservation? Internetseite?
- Campingplätze in Coober Pedy?
- Kann man Uluru / Kings Canyon etc. gut als Selbstfahrer machen oder ist eine Tour empfehlenswert (wg. Camper)?
- Ist es in Australien erlaubt auf der Strasse oder Rastplatz zu parken bzw. zu übernachten?

Danke für eure Hilfe und liebe Grüsse
fruuty

[Aussie1]

G`Day

Question:
1. No you do not need a 4x4

2. There is only one Caravan park at Ayres Rock (Big and exspensive). You are not allowed to camp overnight anywhere around Ayres Rock/The Olgas or in the National Park (The Rangers are very strict and check the park every night). You will also have to buy a 3 day Parks Pass A$25

3. Yes, there are a couple of Caravan Parks in Coober Pedy. My tip: drive out to the "Break-aways" officialy you are not allowed to overnight but no one checks to my knowlege. You will be rewarded with fantastic views and the sunrise/sunset´s are spectacular!.

4. No, you can self drive to both Ayers Rock/Olgas and Kings Cannon. The rangers also offer guided walking tours at Ayers Rock (Departs at 8:00am) & The Olgas check for timings at the visitors centre (well worth it). My Tip: Make sure you walk the "Valley of the Winds" at The Olgas (Kata Tjuta) in a anti-clock-wise direction for the best views 7.4KM long and takes approx 3 hours (be warned start as early as possable as they close the walk when the temperature reaches 36 degrees or over or high winds).

5. This a very "grey area" each state has its own rules and regulations regarding overnight stopping. As a rule of thumb you should not camp within 50 km´s of a caravan park or within towns with heavy fines being imposed Queensland being the worst state. There are certain rest stops that allow 24 hour parking and are sign posted, most travellers just pull up on the rest areas, but please remember most rest areas do not have toilets or rubbish bins so do "the right thing" if your camper does not have a toilet bury all human waste at least 50cm deep and take all your rubbish with you, the next overnighters will thank you and "overnight camping" will stay allowed !!! In some towns they have areas for free overnight camping just check with the Shire Council. We have been travelling around Australia on and off for around 25 years and have never been asked by the police to move on.

Hope this helps you

Kind regards, Aussie1
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[fruuty]

Hello Aussie1!

Thank you for your help. So we will camp at the camping areas - it was just a question.

So at Ayres Rock we should make a reservation with the camper? Do you know the name of the camping area? Internet?

As I understand, it is no problem to visit Ayres Rock, Kings Canyon and so alone. We just need a 3-day Park pass.

Greets,

fruuty

[lexini61]

Hallo liebe User!

- Hat es viele Campingplätze beim Uluru? Vorreservation? Internetseite?
- Campingplätze in Coober Pedy?


Danke für eure Hilfe und liebe Grüsse
fruuty

Hallo fruuty,
am Uluru gibt es einen Campingplatz im Ayers Rock Resort( findest Du , wenn Du bei "google" den Namen dieses Resorts eingibst ). Ob Du vorbuchen sollst, hängt , denke ich mal von der Reisezeit ab. Ich würde dort auf auf jeden Fall vorbuchen .So ist man auf der sicheren Seite.Eine preisgünstigere Alternative wäre die "Curtin Springs Station " (ebenfalls googeln ). Von dort ist es allerdings noch ein wenig zu fahren bis zum Uluru.
Campingplätze in Coober Pedy weiß ich nicht, wirst Du aber auch bei "google" finden, wenn Du das so eingibst, oder bei der dortigen Tourist Information nachfragst.
Viel Spaß

[Tina + Andreas]

Wir würden da immer einen 4WD Camper mieten, ansonsten könnt Ihr Highlights wie das Rainbow Valley oder Chambers Pillar nicht anfahren. Auch der Mereenie Loop geht nur mit 4WD.

[fruuty]

Hallo Tina & Andreas

Danke für die Info. Ich muss mich erst mal schlau machen was das für Highlights sind.... Rainbow Valley, Chambers Pillar, Mereenie Loop. Mal überlegen ob es sich lohnt dafür einen 4WD zu mieten. Ist ja dann gleich teurer mit den Campern.

Lg fruuty

[Aussie1]

G`Day,

Regarding booking a camping site at Ayers Rock in advance. I personally hate doing this (anywhere) as you are committed to that particular date and could miss out on something or highlight on your travels as you don’t have the time.
My tip: Try and plan your arrival at Ayers Rock camp ground before midday as check out time is 10am and the chance of a site (even at peak times) is good. Remember most tourist’s come from "The Alice" and don’t arrive till late afternoon. As "lexini61" has already written "Curtin Springs" is an alternative (107KM from Ayers Rock) my suggestion is: stay the night, there, a public telephone box is available at the roadhouse and pre-book for the following day or there is a rest area (with toilets and a view) on the left about half way to the rock, park the night, have breakfast enjoy the view and be at the camp ground nice and early, book in and you will have the whole day to explore.

Check their web site http://www.ayersrockresort.com.au/arrcamp/ for pricing and pre-booking click on "Pricing & Packages"

If you wish to visit “Rainbow Valley as suggested by Tina & Andreas the road in has been upgraded to a “dry weather” road and is accessible by 2WD vehicles with caution (the last 2 km of sand has been graded). The gravel road can be very corrugated and wash-outs can be a problem after rain. Check with the “main roads department” , Tourist Office both in Alice Springs or their web site http://www.ntlis.nt.gov.au/roadreport/region.jsp?name=central_australiabefore you attempt the drive. (The road in at present has been closed due to flooding). Also check with your hire company if you are allowed to drive on maintained gravel roads as some companies I believe have restrictions.

Oh yes if you do get to “Rainbow Valley” stay overnight at the National Park camp ground (small camping fee with toilets and free gas barbecues) and enjoy the spectacular sunset… its not to be missed!!!. If you get up early, take the walking track to the north side and enjoy the sunrise!

Hope you enjoy your trip to the “Red Centre”

Kind regards, Aussie1