Carson River Track tag alongs starting June 2015.

I was going to check it out but at $3000 I wouldn't bother reading it. They can get etc etc. That is way over the top.

Hi Jb,

You're joking me?
You'll pay someone $3K to do something which you have proved you're able to do yourself?

I'm keen on this track too and with long service due next year it's getting closer but I'm not going to pay anyone to lead the way.

The tour group may have secured permission to the area, that's the only plus I see in this for experienced 4WDrivers.

I'd be getting on the phone and see how much access will really cost you.

Just my 2C

Cheers
Alan

G'day Alan.

Consider it the luxury option...:-).

Beside's there are some places in Oz for which I'm very doubtful that leave passes would be issued unless I wanted a solo trip... unfortunately, unlike the young and sprightly Massie, Kimmie the beagle, at 10YO, has also refused entreaties.

Cheers.

So Alan,

This trip you got in mind. How would you feel about an aging 4WDer tagging along??

At a reasonable price of course.

Or like the Phantom, do you always work alone???

Cheers
Pop

a trip that has always been on my wish list so its got my interest eneough to seek further info from them.
$3k a lot of money so have lodged request to see just what they are offerimg/prepared to do for that $.
dosent effect me nut unless the TO's are getting big share the $500 for extra person a bit rough its not like they are offerring catering.
howard

I expect that this tag along is the only way most people will ever get to drive this track. It is unlikely you will get permission to do it any other way unless they have a change of heart or you get a job with the tour operator.

Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 Motorhome

Hi Pop,
Sometimes I like the Phantom's way, but frequently travel with people of varying ages.

This track is pretty close to the top of the bucket list of aussie tracks I need to do, and I think I will do it within a couple of years.

At the moment have a couple of other trips in the wings so am concentrating my efforts there right now!!

Cheers
Alan

No reply needed - slideshow reveals all; great contribution Peter, thanks.

Cheers.

We explored the Carson Station including the Carson River Track as far as the King George River (and the falls) the year before.
Still have the bit in the middle to do some day.

Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 Motorhome

got a few more details over the weekend . it seems all june trips now confirmed but also that the lead guide had agreed to allow camper trailers
-I guess the "extreme" just went out of the trip or maybe it has been confirmed???

big dissapointment to date- only very general info provided and no real answers to direct questions

regards
Howard
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What were the unanswered questions Howard?

Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 motorhome

Hi Howard. I asked a direct Q re the CT's as per, and received the answer reprinted further down.

The question (edited):

"Dear CR. Your CR trip is described as extreme, and I don’t doubt it.

We have no intention of trailing our camper if we ‘pay up’.

However, should we do ‘pay up’, we would be seriously ‘p’d off’ if our expensive (it would be our first ever paid trip) were to be stuffed up by ‘hour after hour’ getting someone else’s trailer/s through bogs/rivers etc.

If we decide to press our interest further we would need to know what your trip leaders will do if the trailers become problematic.

While we are fit, we are in our mid 60’s, and we will not be wanting to assist in recovering trailers that shouldn’t have been there in the first place".

The answer (edited):

"If trailers become problematic, the lead vehicle will go ahead with others and the sweep vehicle will stay with the problematic vehicle allowing them to make their own pace, joining the main group at whatever time they make it to camp.

They will be required to join the lead party each day even if they have to drive into the night. They will not be allowed to inhibit the enjoyment of others".


Personally I'm happy with that answer and will likely book for July/Aug.

Cheers.

Peter,
main direct question remaining unanswered is a draft daily itinerary.
while I know plans can change under extreme conditions a plan at the start is a good thing.
basicly I want to know what exactlly are they are offering for the $3000 fee.
I am also concerned that it now looks like the 10 days 9 nights also includes a day (perhaps a rest day) learning traditional skills like spear and boomarang making and a trip to mitchell falls so perhaps another day/night.
having visited mitchell falls several times over the last 15 years and having allready viewed the aboriginal art in that area it is something I am not willing to pay $300 a day for.
I asked about fishing and specifically the time allowed for that activity, as I am prepared to pay $300 a day for a good fishing spot in a remote location, only to recieve a leaflet that says there will be fishing ( just like the original web page did) so no further info.
My wife had concerns about perhaps being the only female on a"boys" trip and when i asked about bookings to date on specific trip I am interested in I again got a broad answer along the lines that lots of women expressed interest at shows where the trip was promoted, again nothing specific.
I will phone next time rather than keep emailing and have one more crack at getting answers.
Howard

Hi Al-105.
I would be curious to learn who provided the permission, and on what basis.
I would love to get out there again too!

Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 Motorhome.

Permissions were a mixture of KAL and Oombi TOs. I went through Whyndam Indig Affairs office.
I was even lucky enough to gain permission for a day visit to Truscott whilst in Kalumburu 8-)

Thanks.
Was it necessary to also talk to the lease holders of Carson River Station?

Did you drive out to Truscott? I have been eyeing off the track out to there for a while. What was it like?

Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 Motorhome.

Carson River Stn is part of KAL, all the way to the Berkeley River.
Yes, we drove both cars and CT to Truscott. Explored the western side of the peninsula, round the runway, old Tpt area, & barge landing. Nice easy drive, 50km ;-)
Takes the ranger 6hrs in a Troopy...took us 5hr out and 4 rtn.

Hi Al-105

I see that you towed your tvan, could you comment on any specific issues along the track relating to towing?

Cheers, lisa

Re towing: slow and steady. Some of the creeks and washouts have the car and trailer doing a serious dance....the Tvan came close to kissing the back doors several times. Also some of the rivers have 1-2 diameter rocks you need to navigate around (tight!).
The section of track over the jump-up north of Oombi is badly overgrown...some areas only had room for a person to walk not drive a 4b and trailer...
From De Lan Court River (?) to north of the jump-up the track was non existent except for the occasional section of windrow every couple km....gps, map, and pick the easiest path...

"Carson River Stn is part of KAL, all the way to the Berkeley River."
No, only as far as the King George.
And Carson Station is leased by KAC to the owners of Yardie Station. I wondered what their attitude was?

Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 Motorhome.

Peter,
I confirmed my travel intentions with the KAC when I purchased the permit at Kalumburu Store and with the local rangers. Nil issues, 'have a nice trip and good luck with ya trailer on that track' was the response.

Brilliant, thanks.

Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 Motorhome