Ruby Gap access

Submitted: Tuesday, May 03, 2022 at 15:54
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I am assuming track into Ruby Gap is OK for camper trailers but what about once you reach the river bed? Are there campsites prior to river bad. Any suggestions or comments. Many thanks.

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Reply By: Bushranger1 - Tuesday, May 03, 2022 at 16:11

Tuesday, May 03, 2022 at 16:11
Hi David,
We took a Camper Trailer in there some years back despite being advised not to.
Dropped the tyre pressures on vehicle & trailer for the soft sandy riverbed sections & just took it easy.
Were only planning on a short stay but loved the area & stayed for a week. Found a lovely informal camp spot by the riverbed & dug for water near a bend so had plenty for washing etc.
Found the old rocky gravesite on a rise near the riverbed. Be sure to hike to Glenn Annie Gorge. Absolutely lovely place & the acoustics in the Gorge were amazing.
We were told it was possible to get a vehicle to Glen Annie Gorge (without trailer) but glad we walked as I reckon we would have damaged the vehicle. Anyway the walk was lovely.
Enjoy.

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Reply By: Member - peter_mcc - Tuesday, May 03, 2022 at 21:53

Tuesday, May 03, 2022 at 21:53
We took our Tvan in there and it was ok. We had to let the tyres down quite a lot - the sand was pretty soft in some sections.

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Follow Up By: Member - David J22 - Wednesday, May 04, 2022 at 15:39

Wednesday, May 04, 2022 at 15:39
Thank you Peter for this information.
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Reply By: Member - nickb boab - Wednesday, May 04, 2022 at 05:52

Wednesday, May 04, 2022 at 05:52
Its always had a reputation of very boggy sand & even quick sand & of rugged going ..
Going back as long as i can remember.
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Follow Up By: Member - David J22 - Wednesday, May 04, 2022 at 15:40

Wednesday, May 04, 2022 at 15:40
Yep that seems to be a regular comment.
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Reply By: JOHN C36 - Wednesday, May 04, 2022 at 22:16

Wednesday, May 04, 2022 at 22:16
Hi David.

Here are a few photos of Ruby Gap Nature Park.



Drop tyre pressures on the tow vehicle and trailer here. The track drops down to the Hale River almost immediately, crosses to the other side of the river, goes through an electric fence and then continues up the river bed. I don’t recall any campsites in the park before the river.





The river bed has coarse,granular,slippery sand as well as rocks and rock bands. Low tyre pressures can give adequate traction but clearance could be an issue particularly if towing. I personally had no problems towing an Ultimate with a 100 series landcruiser.

There are some great campsites. This one is about 4km from the entrance.







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Follow Up By: JOHN C36 - Wednesday, May 04, 2022 at 22:33

Wednesday, May 04, 2022 at 22:33
The walk to Glenn Annie gorge is one of the best in Central Australia.









It is possible to walk further up the gorge past another beautiful waterhole and eventually reach the end of the gorge.

Ruby Gap is a great place to camp. You may want to stay longer than intended so take plenty of water. Water is available at the visitor centre at Arltunga.

Cheers,
John




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Follow Up By: Member - David J22 - Friday, May 06, 2022 at 07:07

Friday, May 06, 2022 at 07:07
Thank you John for the photos and advce given. will make our planning that much easier. Thank youto everyone who replied. Forum is such a great place to receive support and information.
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