150 KM OF BRUTAL CORRUGATION, WASHOUTS & BOGGY SAND | THE MEREENIE LOOP ROAD, NT | HOW WE PREPARE!!!

The Mereenie Loop Rd links some of Central Australia’s most exciting attractions - Uluru & Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), Kings Canyon (Watarrka) and the West MacDonnell Ranges (Tjoritja).

It is a road that many think carefully about before attempting and comes with plenty of warnings to read before making up your mind. Carry plenty of fuel, water and spare tyres. Slow down for large animals. Check the weather conditions. Check the road conditions.

You’re not allowed to camp anywhere along the road and you’re not allowed to travel on the road without paying $6.50 for a pass which must be carried with you at all times. The cost of the pass not only assists with the maintenance of the road, but also goes to support the Aboriginal communities who own and live on this land. More than half of the land in the NT belongs to Aboriginal people and a permit system regulates entry.

This is 150 km of brutal corrugation, boggy sand and washouts. Donkeys, camels, brumby and kangaroos all live alongside and make regular appearances.

So why do people choose to take this route from Kings Canyon to the West MacDonnell Ranges? Because its 300 km shorter than the 450 km it takes if you go via Erldunda, through Alice Springs and back through to the West Macs.

Is it worth the risk? For many, no. For those with a capable off-road set up and the knowledge of how to drive on these roads, absolutely.

In this video we show you how we prepare both the caravan and Chevy to tackle this track. We made it across with absolutely no damage whatsoever, and since, have come across a few people who didn’t fare so well.

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