AnswerID: 192354 Submitted: Saturday, Sep 02, 2006 at 18:22
pt_nomad
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Dave,
We went to the flinders for a few weeks last year at a similar time. Thorougly enjoyed the place. Much of our trip is written up in a club project available at the link below.
Of the five drives completed on our trip, we rated this one as Number 4, beaten by the Arkapena Scenic Adventure, Mt Samuel Experience and Eco Camp Back Track.
Great place and lots to explore. We found two weeks still left a good deal out, some of the earlier posts mantioned
places that we did not have sufficient time for.
Paul.
All Listing's : www.lrc.org.au/cgcorner/web/
australia.htm
Sky Trek : www.lrc.org.au/cgcorner/data/lrc112.htm
Full listing of
Skytrek general comments is :
This is the original and probably most driven of these private
4WD treks in the
Flinders Ranges region.
Skytrek comes with extensive guide notes which detail geological and biological information. The trek covers a diverse range of terrain and ecosystems. The trip requires low range and reasonable clearance - with these attributes met it is a relatively easy drive, graded as a LRCACT 'C' standard trip (ie Moderate with some sections requiring caution).
Skytrek is worth doing. However, on a windy day the lookout atop Mr Caernarvon will blow you away (literally)! The trek can be booked directly with Willow Springs Station or at Wilpena Tourist Centre. You must start the trek by 10:30am. Clubs should book directly with Willow Springs and request the club trip discount.
Camping and
accommodation is available on the Willow Springs property. There are camp sites along the trek. Bookings are essential for all activities.
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