Rawlina to Cocklebiddy
Submitted: Saturday, Apr 05, 2014 at 14:29
ThreadID:
107098
Views:
4088
Replies:
6
FollowUps:
8
This Thread has been Archived
116
Hoping someone may have current info on this route either direct or via
Haig - did note in a past thread that there was a track along the dog fence ????
Cheers Bruce
Reply By: Mick O - Saturday, Apr 05, 2014 at 15:44
Saturday, Apr 05, 2014 at 15:44
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
AnswerID:
529888
Follow Up By: 116 - Saturday, Apr 05, 2014 at 17:13
Saturday, Apr 05, 2014 at 17:13
Many thanks Mick - planning on going to the
Rawlinna rodeo on the 26th so happy days --
FollowupID:
812676
Follow Up By: Mick O - Saturday, Apr 05, 2014 at 17:35
Saturday, Apr 05, 2014 at 17:35
Now that sounds like a lot of fun. Safe travels.
Cheers
FollowupID:
812681
Reply By: 213 - Saturday, Apr 05, 2014 at 17:22
Saturday, Apr 05, 2014 at 17:22
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
AnswerID:
529891
Follow Up By: 213 - Saturday, Apr 05, 2014 at 17:23
Saturday, Apr 05, 2014 at 17:23
sorry - I meant 'off' the highway.
George
FollowupID:
812678
Reply By: 116 - Saturday, Apr 05, 2014 at 18:12
Saturday, Apr 05, 2014 at 18:12
Again many thanks - nothing like local knowledge - and good ol google earth
Cheers -Bruce
AnswerID:
529893
Reply By: Member - John Baas (WA) - Saturday, Apr 05, 2014 at 21:07
Saturday, Apr 05, 2014 at 21:07
Hi Bruce.
Just watch the start south at
Rawlinna; it's someway west of the siding.

Rawlinna to Cbiddy Track
Cheers.
AnswerID:
529900
Reply By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Saturday, Apr 05, 2014 at 21:28
Saturday, Apr 05, 2014 at 21:28
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.

You must pass through this gate just west of Rawlinna

There will be quite a few of these station gates to go through

They do not get any easier than this

More station gates along the way

Once you are through this last Dog Fence, there are no real side track to confuse you

Still heading south

Passing through one of the last gates

Typical driving conditions
Enjoy the drive.
Cheers
Stephen
AnswerID:
529901
Follow Up By: 116 - Saturday, Apr 05, 2014 at 22:27
Saturday, Apr 05, 2014 at 22:27
Hey there all - many thanks again all the info - will post an update when I do the trip - cheers Bruce
FollowupID:
812704
Follow Up By: Member - Tony H (touring oz) - Sunday, Apr 06, 2014 at 08:10
Sunday, Apr 06, 2014 at 08:10
Hi Stephen,
Is your wife still out there opening and closing the gates for the travellers?
FollowupID:
812721
Follow Up By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Sunday, Apr 06, 2014 at 09:17
Sunday, Apr 06, 2014 at 09:17
Hi Tony
Yes Fiona the
gate girl is still doing a great job at opening those station gates. Just so she does not get rusty on the job, she will be back out there in the outback in August with lots of station gates to open.....lol
Cheers
Stephen
FollowupID:
812730
Follow Up By: 213 - Sunday, Apr 06, 2014 at 10:05
Sunday, Apr 06, 2014 at 10:05
Hi
Just remembered - it wasn't Mick O that told me about the Transcontinental Line trip - it was Stephen L.
I remember included amongst the pics (the ones above) you posted then was one of you and Fiona camped (in a tent) by the side of the track...it's a wonder the constant noise and fumes of the vehicles passing by didn't annoy you...(-:
R
George
FollowupID:
812737
Follow Up By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Sunday, Apr 06, 2014 at 22:06
Sunday, Apr 06, 2014 at 22:06
Hi George
That was us, camped on the track.
It was a great experience for sure. I hope you enjoyed the drive.
Cheers
Stephen
FollowupID:
812803
Reply By: Rod W - Sunday, Apr 06, 2014 at 20:59
Sunday, Apr 06, 2014 at 20:59
There are in excess of 20 gates to open and close.
AnswerID:
529969