Monday, Oct 21, 2013 at 23:22
Have to agree Mark.
Iv'e spent many years in the
Pilbara of
Western Australia in the late 70's and traveled extensively throughout
Western Australia in particular. Also Gunbarrel, Connie Sue, Anne Beadell, Googs, Simpson,
Birdsville,
Oodnadatta etc. etc.
I found the CSR to be the most challenging of all the "iconic" routes but none were really a major problem. I've encountered more difficult situations in my various travels than any of the routes named above.
Having said that, the CSR requires much more serious planning and preparation as against the other tracks. If you are properly prepared and take your time, there will be no major obstacles to tackling the CSR.
You need to ensure you have adequate fuel, water and food, spare parts, communications and
first aid equipment.
Your comment re the dunes is my experience as well, although instead of going straight up and over, there were many right angle bends at the bottom of the dunes making traversing somewhat difficult compared to the Simpson.
The degree of difficulty claimed for each track is a very personal expression based on the individual's experience and knowledge. I had a mate told me that the road from
Gibb River to
Windjana Gorge was horrific, however we found the road to be excellent, a bit stony but 80-90kph with no problem.
Phil, if you are well prepared, go and enjoy yourself. The CSR is without doubt the best of 'the iconic tracks'.
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