heata
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I had a go at the border track last september, while I had a great trip, I underestimated the distances in sand. So I'm going again in July this year. I would love to tackle the simpson with Jase, but I just can't expect my young boys to sit in the car three days each way to get too and from the Simpson. So this area is a bit of a desert experience, sunny days and cold nights with very brisk mornings. Some of the SANOG guys might even make it. I have a thread in this section with some pics, of my previous attempt, but I can't seem to paste in a link.
Dates: My holidays are locked, so I'm looking at are leaving Melbourne Sat 9th July and returning on around the 13th or 14th July. You could do it in less, and if you haven't got this much time, you could easliy head home earlier. I need to allow a full day each way from Melb to the Mallee and back, but you could do it in less.
Route: I'm looking at going in through the Wyperfield national park via Rainbow, then up to Pinaroo then back south to the southern point of the one way section, then North via Ngarkat conservation park, then north, not sure how far, still to be decided. There is a fair bit on explore oz and 4wd action about this area.
Rating: A standard Navara will do this area with little difficulty, there are towns on the route I'm looking at, so fuel with a standard tank is no issue. Its mainly just sand driving, so long as you air down no probs.(where have I heard that before?) I did most of it with a camper trailer, but found this too slow, and on my own with only a hand winch, after the first recovery, I gave up. I found a good campsite and base camped, but with a few cars it would be easier. The camping is basic, so you need to be prepared in that respect. This time of year you would expect sunny days and very cold nights, great campfire weather!
Equipment: basice recovery equipment would be fine
So anyone who wants to come on a relaxed camping trip is welcome.
Dates: My holidays are locked, so I'm looking at are leaving Melbourne Sat 9th July and returning on around the 13th or 14th July. You could do it in less, and if you haven't got this much time, you could easliy head home earlier. I need to allow a full day each way from Melb to the Mallee and back, but you could do it in less.
Route: I'm looking at going in through the Wyperfield national park via Rainbow, then up to Pinaroo then back south to the southern point of the one way section, then North via Ngarkat conservation park, then north, not sure how far, still to be decided. There is a fair bit on explore oz and 4wd action about this area.
Rating: A standard Navara will do this area with little difficulty, there are towns on the route I'm looking at, so fuel with a standard tank is no issue. Its mainly just sand driving, so long as you air down no probs.(where have I heard that before?) I did most of it with a camper trailer, but found this too slow, and on my own with only a hand winch, after the first recovery, I gave up. I found a good campsite and base camped, but with a few cars it would be easier. The camping is basic, so you need to be prepared in that respect. This time of year you would expect sunny days and very cold nights, great campfire weather!
Equipment: basice recovery equipment would be fine
So anyone who wants to come on a relaxed camping trip is welcome.
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Sorry Heata - back to the trip.
