Conditions de circulation entre Alice Springs et Cairns?
by Mlegrand
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
Bonjour,
Pensez-vous que les routes peuvent être impraticables entre Alice Springs et Cairns aux environs du 15 février ?
Sachant que nous voyagerions en 4x4.
Sur le plan touristique, est-ce que sur ce parcours des endroits comme Tennant creek, Mount Isa valent la visite ?
Merci,
marc
C'est une route "normale" et pas une piste ! Pas de raison qu'elle soit fermée même si je l'ai pas faite. Les pluies c'est plus le Nord et Kakadu Park
Tennant Creek, j'ai traversé et c'est .... la zone. Petite ville sans intérêt. Par contre Devil's Marble avant est très sympa.
Tennant Creek, j'ai traversé et c'est .... la zone. Petite ville sans intérêt. Par contre Devil's Marble avant est très sympa.
Tous mes voyages sur : http://www.vazyvite.com/
" Psychologiquement instable donc je ne réponds de rien" : Sa Maman
" Psychologiquement instable donc je ne réponds de rien" : Sa Maman
Bonsoir,
je ne sais pas si vous êtes déjà en Australie, ou vous allez y venir. Mais je pense que vous devez quand même connaître ce pays. Nous sommes arrivés hier et regardons pour un camping car. Mais là à force de lire les articles sur voyageforum, on se dit que le bushcamper doit être nettement mieux. Mais dur et peu de place.
Qu'en pensez -vous, vous qui en avez un ?
Et qui comme nous êtes grisonnant et jeune d'esprit. Merci et bonne soirée. Monique
D.M.C
Nous sommes encore en France. Nous ne partons qu'en janvier. En 2008-2009, nous avons passé 3 mois, de début novembre à fin janvier dans un Bushcamper. Pour la route et les pistes, c'est très bien parce que c'est un Toyota Landcruiser avec une motorisation puissante. Au bivouac, c'est autre chose. Il y a 2 couchages : sur le site il est dit: un de 1m de large et l'autre de 1.3m, je n'ai pas le souvenir de chiffres aussi généreux. le couchage du haut vous laisse très peu de place en hauteur. Ma femme et moi avons fait lits à part pendant tout le séjour. Nous sommes arrivés à Darwin et avons fait le tour par l'ouest jusque Sydney. Il a fait très chaud jusque Perth. Nous aurions dû acheter une tente en moustiquaire pour dormir à l'air. Cette fois ci nous optons pour un 4x4 plus une tente. Nous verrons bien si nous avons fait le bon choix.
Cordialement,
marc
Bonjour,
C'est intéressant ce que vous dites, là nous venons de voir pas mal de Toyota landcruiser, c'est vrai que pour le terrain nous aurions carqué, mais vu que c'est pour y vivre plus de 1an, là ça coince. Donc nous avons fait pas mal de garage entre samedi et aujourd'hui. Nous avons vu un camper van très bien avec douche, wc, réfrigérateur, air conditionné à l'arrière les coussins neufs, cuisinière 100 lts d'eau etc etc. Mais le prix était de 50'000 $ AU Trop cher pour notre budget, mais si il avait eu un traction, nous aurions peut-être craqué, mais moteur à l'avant et propulsion pas terrible et presque 6m de long.
Là nous avons vu un VW un peu vieux nous nous étions donné une limite 2008 et celui-ci est de 1998 bon ce qui est bien c'est qu'il fait 5m de long, le toit se monte, il a un réfrigérateur, un micro-onde, une CB et surtout il est sychro donc c'est plus qu'une traction ou une propulsion c'est les deux. C'est surtout ça qui nous intéresse.
Nous allons encore demain en voir un autre, mais si ça ne nous convient pas, nous allons certainement prendre ce VW. On va faire mettre un auvent 1'200 $AU un peu cher, et une toile ce qui fera tente + 1'400 $AU mais vu les mouches, je pense que c'est pas mal ça agrandira notre espace. C'est un 2.5 lts donc on pense que la consommation va être plus importante qu'une occasion de 2008 et au dessus. Mais bon. Ma cousine va nous donner toute la literie, la vaisselle, les chaises le GPS etc ce qui nous évitera de courir pour acheter tout ça.
On va devoir juste acheter une douche et des WC chimique.
Bon avec tout ces achats, on pourrait presque acheter celui à 50'000 $AU qui est de 2007, mais bon.
Le vendeur nous a dit que sur le territoire Australien il n'y avait que le 1% où on avait besoin d'un 4x4. N'y connaissant rien de rien à ce pays, on ne peut pas dire.
Pour votre part ? Es-ce que vous louez votre 4x4 ou es-ce que vous l'avez à l'année en Australie ?
Le 4x4 ça me démange beaucoup, mais mon mari a peur que ça soit trop inconfortable pour moi. Il connait car il a fait le désert de Libye, et de l'Egypte pas triste. Mais on a aussi fait des spéciales en Indonésie dans des cratères de volcan avec une simple voiture, on s'en est sorti grâce à la dextérité de mon mari.
Peut-être que nous vous rencontrerons en route qui sait, nous avons déjà rencontré une personne de voyage forum à Pinguiao en Chine, puis un Français à Hong Kong qui nous a loué un studio, dernièrement un Français à Taipei qui nous a donné des infos sur Kinmen et Taipei puis avant de partir des Français qui arrivaient à Taipei dans le même hostel.
Peut-être que nous allons rencontrer des Français ici à Perth qui sont arrivés 5h avant nous. C'est très sympa de se rencontrer même si ce n'est que pour un petit moment.
Juste une question, si vous aviez à voyager en Australie durant 7 à 8 mois puis vacances en Suisse pour nous et retour pour continuer le voyage peut-être pour autant de temps en comptant la Tasmanie, es-ce que vous achèteriez un landcruiser 4x4 ? Ou es-ce que vous prendriez l'option que nous allons certainement choisir ?
C'est au vu des pistes et des rivières etc etc. Nous avons peur de râter des coins magiques sans un bon 4x4
Merci à vous et bonne préparation de votre voyage. Amitiés Monique
D.M.C
Nous avons loué le Bushcamper en 2008 pour 3 mois, c'était cher mais nous avons préféré cette solution (plutôt que l'achat) pour ne pas avoir à se soucier des problèmes administratifs ni des problèmes de revente.
Il y a certains endroits où il fallait un 4x4 sérieux en particulier à Purnululu NP (très beau), Cape Legrand NP (très belle plage où il n'y a personne) ou à Peron NP où je pense que même le VW synchro ne serait pas passé.
Si vous avez d'autres questions, n'hésitez pas.
Cordialement
marc
Louer c'est cher, mais acheter c'est aussi assez cher et à moins de 40'000 $ AU et bien c'est mince l'offre.
Nous aimerions avoir un 4x4 c'est certain, mais nous ne faisons pas 3 mois, mais beaucoup plus alors question place c'est maigre et nous ne voulons pas acheter une tente pour y dormir.
Le VW synchro est pas mal mais vieux 1998, et surtout on a réfléchi, il n'a aucune garantie. Pas bon ça.
Nous ne voulons pas non plus un trop gros truc, 5m de long ça ira très bien.
Mais on a le temps et on va encore tourner quelques jours. On nous balade c'est bien agréable, et par un habitant du coin donc ça se passe très bien pour l'instant.
Donc c'est ou bien le 4x4 et on passe partout, on a pas de place, on grille beaucoup de diesel
Ou on prend un truc pépère et on oublie les endroits trop hard. A moins de regarder sur place comment faire pour y parvenir par un autre moyen.
Nous avons aussi en vue un Toyota camping car 2.5 lt assez grand, pas mal d'espace intérieur, mais comme je le disais moteur devant et propulsion, pas terrible.
Qu'en pensez-vous ? Bon à par le 4x4 Toyota naturellement le meilleur. Merci et bonne soirée. Monique
D.M.C
Bonjour,
Voilà, voilà à nous les grands espaces, on a trouvé notre bonheur. Un Toyota Hilux, V6, 3,4 lts EFI. Il fonctionne au gaz bombonne entre 60 et 70 lts à 0,78$ le litre et à l'essence donc environ 1'000 kms d'autonomie.
C'est un camping car, avec tout ce que je voulais comme confort, Cabine de douche, WC, réfrigérateur, cuisinière 2 feux, four, four à micro-onde, TV, Réserve de 90 lts eau, sur l'arrière grande place pour 2 personne et pour se tenir avec une table.
Sur la cabine de devant un lit pour 2 personnes plus petit que l'autre mais correct, il y a pas mal d'espace et on peut passer de la cabine avant, derrière ce qui est super. Sur le toit 2 grands panneaux solaires, il y a 2 batteries dans le véhicule. Il est très haut c'est un 4x4 mais nous l'avons essayé il tient bien la route même en zig-zaguant. Assis derrière on se fait secouer, mais à l'avant c'est très confortable. Comme nous ne sommes que deux ça va très bien.
J'ai mis deux photos du bus sur Voyajou. Et un mot aussi.
A nous les beaux endroits tel que Purnululu NP, Cape Legrand NP et Peron NP.
Qu'en pensez-vous ? Es-ce qu'avec ce monstre nous allons passer à Peron ? Dans les parcs nationaux où il n'y a que les 4x4 qui passent ?
Le garagiste venait de le reçevoir, d'occasion, il a besoin de la semaine pour le mettre en ordre, faire tous les contrôles, mais à première vue il est nickel.
Question administratif c'est le garagiste qui fait tout et vu que nous sommes à WA c'est plus facile.
Nous sommes ravis de notre achat. Amitiés Monique
D.M.C
Très chouette votre acquisition. Je pense que ça devrait passer un peu partout à la condition qu'il n'y ait pas d'obstacle en hauteur (branches ou passage étroit). Le poids du véhicule pourrait peut être limiter son usage sur le sable ? Vous devriez envisager l'achat d'un petit compresseur 12v pour pour dégonfler les pneus (et les regonfler) lors de passages sablonneux.
Amicalement,
marc
Merci pour le conseil.
Nous n'y avions pas pensé, mais on va acheter effectivement un compresseur 12v. Nous envisageons déjà d'acheter une génératrice, on en a vu une mais 2'000 $ AU c'est un peu cher et surtout c'était un bolide. Je pense qu'à environ 400 à 500 $ AU on doit trouver ça. Mon mari à fait le désert de Lybie et d'Egypte plusieurs fois, il m'avait parlé qu'il avait un treuil. Mais il trouve que pour ici ce n'est pas nécessaire. Bon on fera sans.
Je me réjouis trop de commencer cette nouvelle aventure. Maintenant c'est le moment de voir tout ce que ma cousine peut nous donner et ensuite faire les achats pour tenir un siège.
Ce bolide va nous coûter plus cher en carburant qu'un autre, mais en fait on ne vit qu'une fois et il faut se faire plaisir.
Je pense que vous avez la même optique ??? 😎
Bonne soirée Amitiés Monique
D.M.C
Bonjour,
Nous avons suivi vos conseil et nous revenons du magasin. Nous avons regardé pour un compresseur 12v, une génératrice, un BBK, Une pelle, une scie, une machette, et divers autres choses.
Nous pensons enlever le porte bagage qui est sur le toit, on gagnera bien 40 cm, ce qui n'est pas négligeable, car pour deux, nous avons assez de place à l'intérieur du véhicule.
Nous allons mettre les affaires en bas pour éviter d'avoir du poids sur le haut.
Au plaisir de vous rencontrer quelque part dans ce grand pays. Bonne journée Monique
D.M.C
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Fakarava - 3 nights
For activities, I’m mostly interested in discovering the islands, hiking, and observing wildlife.
I’m not a diver, but I plan to do a beginner’s dive once I’m there. I love snorkeling, though, and I’m wondering if I’m spending too much time in the Tuamotus, which are famous for diving from what I’ve seen.
For travel between the islands, I’ve already looked into the Bora Tuamotu Max pass, which seems like the best option, but I’d love advice on replacing it with one or more ferries.
What do you think? I’m struggling to finalize my itinerary.
Can’t wait to read your replies!
Thanks!!
Celia
I’m planning a solo trip from April 16th to June 2nd!
I have to work for 3 weeks in Papeete when I arrive in French Polynesia, so I can only explore on the weekends (3-day weekends). For my first weekend, I’ll visit Tahiti; my second weekend will be dedicated to Moorea, and the last weekend to Huahine.
After my work period, I’ll continue with my vacation and keep exploring:
Maupiti - 4 nights
Raiatea - 3 nights (including a day trip to Tahaa)
Bora Bora - 3 nights
Rangiroa - 4 nights (could do 3)
Tikehau - 2 nights (could do 3)
Fakarava - 3 nights
For activities, I’m mostly interested in discovering the islands, hiking, and observing wildlife.
I’m not a diver, but I plan to do a beginner’s dive once I’m there. I love snorkeling, though, and I’m wondering if I’m spending too much time in the Tuamotus, which are famous for diving from what I’ve seen.
For travel between the islands, I’ve already looked into the Bora Tuamotu Max pass, which seems like the best option, but I’d love advice on replacing it with one or more ferries.
What do you think? I’m struggling to finalize my itinerary.
Can’t wait to read your replies!
Thanks!!
Celia
We’ll be in Adelaide from February 24th to March 4th and we’d like to spend 3 days and 2 nights on Kangaroo Island.
Any recommendations?
We always travel with simple accommodations
Hi everyone, we're heading to Australia next month. We have 7 days to go from Adelaide to Melbourne via the Great Ocean Road. Should we visit Kangaroo Island or not? We can't decide! Thanks for your advice.
We really want to see kangaroos and koalas in their natural habitat.
We really want to see kangaroos and koalas in their natural habitat.
Hi everyone,
I’m heading to NZ at the end of January.
It’s peak season—do you think it’s necessary to book activities in advance (like a cruise to Milford Sound), or is it not essential?
Thanks
We’ll be in New Zealand starting March 15th. We’re considering renting a car from Christchurch to Auckland. We’ve read that a lot of ferries have been canceled—is that true? Would it be better to rent one car in the South Island and another in the North Island? Thanks, and happy New Year!
Hi,
When I hear our French friends talk about them, they’re the most beautiful islands in the world.
For those of you who’ve traveled extensively, is that really the case?
Are the prices for accommodation, even basic ones, justified? Isn’t a room in a family-run guesthouse at 150/200 € a bit much?
Are there other islands in Polynesia (non-French) that are just as "paradise-like" but more affordable?
I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Hi everyone,
A quick introduction. I'm 27, I live in Picardy, and I'm getting married in 2017. We'd like to spend our honeymoon in French Polynesia for 3 weeks.
I'm open to all kinds of advice!!!
I think we'll use a travel agency because our work schedules don't leave us much time to organize the trip... Unless I change my mind! ;-)
But we don’t want our trip to turn into tourist clichés—we really don’t like that. That said, we *do* want to see those postcard-perfect beaches and landscapes!
We don’t dive, but I think we’ll try a beginner’s dive, and maybe even get our Level 1 certification, depending on how it goes (I read some comments about it on this forum).
Anyway, I’m looking for any information and internet links to make this trip a success.
This is THE trip of a lifetime, and it has to be perfect!
Thanks for your help!
I’m also checking out the different threads about Polynesia on this forum ;-)
Hi everyone,
What great news to read that Voyage Forum is back up and running—I’m so happy! 🙂 I need some advice for a trip we’re planning in 2025: New Caledonia and Australia.
We’ll arrive in Australia on September 1, 2025, and the plan is to spend 2 nights in Melbourne to explore the city, then rent a car to drive from Melbourne to Sydney, where we’ll arrive on September 12. Unfortunately, we won’t have time for the Great Ocean Road
I’ve checked several blogs for this route and here’s the itinerary I’ve put together:
9/4: Melbourne to Philip Island (140 km) – 1 night 9/5: Philip Island to Wilsons Promontory National Park – 2 nights 9/7: Raymond Island (free ferry to cross a 200 m sea channel) – Lakes Entrance – 1 night 9/8: Drive to Narooma (stop at Quarry Beach) – 1 night at "Bodalla Park Forest Rest Area" 9/9: Batemans Bay – Pebbly Beach – Dolphin Point – Jervis Bay – 1 night (to be found) 9/10: Jervis Bay and surroundings – 1 night at Bendeela Picnic Area 9/11: Blue Mountains National Park (1 hour from Sydney) – 1 night (to be found) 9/12: Arrival in Sydney
I know we won’t be able to see everything, and this 9-day route is just a starting point. The goal is to avoid rushing—if we see a place we like, we’ll stop, even if it means seeing less. A vacation where we don’t watch the clock too much! 🙂 Does this route (a mix of several blogs where not all stops are noted) seem realistic or too ambitious? Are there certain spots that are more worth prioritizing over the ones I’ve listed? For example, in one of the blogs I read, travelers skipped Blue Mountains National Park because they chose another site (which I’ve forgotten 😎).
For accommodation, we’ll likely be camping (free or paid), so if you have any suggestions, I’d love to hear them! 😎
Our arrival in Sydney on September 12 depends on my hope to participate in the marathon on September 15, 2025. After that, we’ll leave Sydney on September 17 for Ayers Rock.
Thanks in advance for your tips and ideas—it’s always tricky to plan a route from a distance when time is limited.
And long live this site, which I’ve missed so much since 2020! 😎🙂
We’ll arrive in Australia on September 1, 2025, and the plan is to spend 2 nights in Melbourne to explore the city, then rent a car to drive from Melbourne to Sydney, where we’ll arrive on September 12. Unfortunately, we won’t have time for the Great Ocean Road
I’ve checked several blogs for this route and here’s the itinerary I’ve put together:
9/4: Melbourne to Philip Island (140 km) – 1 night 9/5: Philip Island to Wilsons Promontory National Park – 2 nights 9/7: Raymond Island (free ferry to cross a 200 m sea channel) – Lakes Entrance – 1 night 9/8: Drive to Narooma (stop at Quarry Beach) – 1 night at "Bodalla Park Forest Rest Area" 9/9: Batemans Bay – Pebbly Beach – Dolphin Point – Jervis Bay – 1 night (to be found) 9/10: Jervis Bay and surroundings – 1 night at Bendeela Picnic Area 9/11: Blue Mountains National Park (1 hour from Sydney) – 1 night (to be found) 9/12: Arrival in Sydney
I know we won’t be able to see everything, and this 9-day route is just a starting point. The goal is to avoid rushing—if we see a place we like, we’ll stop, even if it means seeing less. A vacation where we don’t watch the clock too much! 🙂 Does this route (a mix of several blogs where not all stops are noted) seem realistic or too ambitious? Are there certain spots that are more worth prioritizing over the ones I’ve listed? For example, in one of the blogs I read, travelers skipped Blue Mountains National Park because they chose another site (which I’ve forgotten 😎).
For accommodation, we’ll likely be camping (free or paid), so if you have any suggestions, I’d love to hear them! 😎
Our arrival in Sydney on September 12 depends on my hope to participate in the marathon on September 15, 2025. After that, we’ll leave Sydney on September 17 for Ayers Rock.
Thanks in advance for your tips and ideas—it’s always tricky to plan a route from a distance when time is limited.
And long live this site, which I’ve missed so much since 2020! 😎🙂







