New 4WD Track in the Flinders Ranges

Why would it be connected in any way with Willow Springs Station?
They sold it over 12 years ago. Usually when you sell something, you don't own it any more.

Anyway, the link is wrong. It's http://caernarvontrack.com

Willow Springs and the Rock Wallaby mob had a bit of a falling out as Skytrek used part of the RW land. The RW Foundation jacked the lease arrangement up to an unreasonable figure so Skytrek was changed. A lot of people thought the RW Foundation did the wrong thing by Willow Springs. I don't know both sides of the story, I'm just saying what happened and why some are annoyed.

In a nutshell Mike is correct.
In March 2013, Skytrek was rerouted to remain withing the boundaries of Willow Springs Station after prolonged "negotiations" broke down between Willow Springs and the Gun Club/Rock Wallaby Association.

Information I obtained from Carmel was to the effect that Willow Springs could not justify the outrageous rise in annual fees being forced on them, for access across the adjacent land, even though Willow Springs wore all the costs of maintaining the track throughout its length.

Unfortunately, the rerouting "cut off" access to Mount Carnarvon and I suspect by the topic of the original post heading, someone is now trying to "cash in" on parts of the track, with possibly new access to and from the Mount from public access roads.
If my assumptions are correct they can go and get knotted with their new promotion.

I still go to Willow Springs on occasions as I love the bush camping there. Skytrek is still a challenging and enjoyable driving experience for 4WD enthusiasts and this is what I would choose to drive, rather than some opposition's track attempting to cash in on the Skytrek reputation.



I have no connection with Willow Springs Station, etc. etc. etc.

Seriously, do you thing $10/vehicle was too much?
I don't think it much to do with money at all, just a fair price for the number of vehicles that were counted traveling over the track.

Chaz,

You've got the wrong slant mate.

The cost of the Skytrek trip is not and never has been the issue.
The thousands of dollars the adjacent landholders wanted to charge Willow Springsfor nothing more than financial greed for the access rights, just could not be justified.
Willow Springs Station did the only thing it could in an effort to maintain the iconic Skytrek experience.

I suggest you read the media release at the bottom of This Link
for further information.

I dont know what the big deal is....google the history of the Bunkers and it is clear....not that hard to work out.
Cheers

Well Boo you Bill!

I will be going and supporting the conservation of this great land and I will support Willow Springs through promoting other to drive the track and then stay at Willow Springs.

This track sounds awesome and everyone should have the opportunity to drive it. There are always too side to every story ...one thing Bill always fails to do.... So on wards and up wards to the top of Mount Caernarvon track!! And may the income ensure the track is maintained, that insurance costs are covered and that the conservation projects continue to ensure that this great land is here for future generations to come.

I also hope that they two properties can support each other to create a more adventurous region to visit. You could stay at Willow Springs and drive Skytrek one day, then drive Mt Caernarvon track the next day....what an adventure.

I find it interesting as they are two very different style of properties...one working station with accommodation and the other is conservation. Very keen to see all on offer.

Go Yellow Footed Rock Wallaby Preservation Association and Go Willow Springs.... bring back the adventure!!!

Bill get off your soap box and build a bridge.... you will ended up being the only one to miss out on this adventure.

“The fact that both 4x4Treker and Chaz are interested parties from the Yellow Footed Rock Wallaby Preservation Association”

That’s the first statement you’ve made that is accurate, but I think most people already knew that.

I didn't know that. Thanks Sand Man for pointing it out. I also didn't know that rock wallaby conservationists were sporting shooters in disguise.