Rawlina to Cocklebiddy

Bruce, I had difficulty in finding the right track heading south out of Rawlinna via Arubiddy and found it easier to head east to Haig and then down. Track was in fair to good condition but a lot of limestone outcrops.

Rawlinna to Cocklebiddy via Haig

Cheers Mick

Hi Bruce

I did Cocklebiddy to Rawlina track 3 years ago after hearing how good the trip along the Transcontinental line towards WA is from Mick O.

I simply found the track on Google Earth and saved waypoints of the track into a Route in my ETrex and then printed it out.

When we got to the start I just followed the route on the GPS and checked it with my paper printout as we went...no probs!!!

We actually met the lady of the Station through which we passed just as we started out on the track of the highway - she was heading back to the homestead after visiting the store I think.

Anyway, she gave us a 'mud map' of the route - she was extremely friendly and helpful and we chatted for quite some time at the homestead gate.

It's true the track is a little confusing but if you put some way points in your GPS as we did it's really no problem. Be particularly careful of the start of your journey as you leave Rawlina - that bit has a few 'doglegs' to get right as I remember

Cheers

George

Again many thanks - nothing like local knowledge - and good ol google earth
Cheers -Bruce

Hi Bruce.

Just watch the start south at Rawlinna; it's someway west of the siding.


Cheers.

Hi Bruce

If you do not know where to turn off, it is very hard to find, and that is what the EO forum is all about, asking questions and getting the right information.

The drive is slow, not hard and a good drive.

If you are coming in from Kal, the gate will be on your right had side just before you come into Rawlinna. Once you pass through the gate, just keep following the track and there are a number of Station made signs to keep you on the right track. You will skirt the actual Rawlinna Station Homestead and the past Manager who is a local from where I live hated tourists with a passion - well the unprepared ones that is.

One time he was telling me that they came across some people doing cloths washing in one of the stock drinking troughs and it was a real bubble bath - so it shows you the brains that some idiots have.

These following images will help you travel safely, but if you are using a moving map, it will make the drive even easier.











Enjoy the drive.


Cheers

Stephen

There are in excess of 20 gates to open and close.