Old Andado Track

Hi Frank P,
I stand to be corrected, but I think from Old Andado the track to Mt Dare has long and wide stretches of bull-dust which I think would make it very difficult if you are towing.
I went that way this time last year in my Prado with a 2" lift and had difficulties getting through.
Like I said it might not be this section you will be travelling.
Enjoy the trip.
William

Do it.

Take it steady and you should be OK. Yes, the bull dust is sometimes bad immediately north of Mt Dare.

At this time of year there's a high likelihood of passing traffic, which can offer some security to a lone vehicle.

It's a magnificent drive, one of the best in Australia, IMHO.

Went up that way on 7th June, Frank, from Mt Dare, via Andado to Old Andado, then onto Mac Clarke Reserve, and further on from there to a camp near the Madigan Line.

Had rained a few days before and a "local" didn't recommend it, but with 3 vehicles we pulled it on anyway. Quite damp in places but we drove around all the muddy, damp sections so didn't cut the road up at all. Couple of spots near Andado where heaps of water over the road and it was more sensible to follow the road, in these spots. Further on, there seemed to be less water, though the rain appeared to have been patchy, heavy in spots, with consequent run-off, then lighter, and drier in others.

Good going all the way, and may break into bull dust in drier times, but really doubt if you'd have dramas. Old Andado is a real education in remote life on a station, and reminded me of some of the stations I'd worked on, years ago. Not a bad camping area there either. Make sure you check out the photos taken there in 1974!!!

Most travellers we met were still working on Ch10, which was good(even though we're usually scanning)

Enjoy,
Bob

From recollection (1999), the bull dust sections were all between Mt Dare and Andado.
Going via New Crown would avoid that.
North of Old Andado was no drama at all.

Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 motorhome

We did it back in June when the wet weather was around, in a Ranger. We were not towing but were traveling solo. Worst part was 500 meters of water at bull bar depth at Mt Dare. Plenty of other stretches with water and mud but sticking to the middle of the track we had no problems, so by now I would say you should be fine. The Old Andado is a lovely drive. By the way, we went from Mt Dare to Dalhousie and were feeling pretty good until a guy rode in on his bicycle next day!

Just back having done the track on the return leg 10 days ago.

Thank you for your help and encouragement.

What a fabulous drive, no doubt enhanced by the recent rains so no dust, wonderful wildflowers, greenery and no bulldust.

Caretakers at Old Andado were wonderful hosts, very adept at extracting a donation to the cause for minor services rendered. Such as a special batch of scones prepared for the only guest of the day, yours truly. And then she did my washing. Another donation extracted :-)

If you can fit the Old Andado Track into your itinerary this travelling season, I suggest you do so, it's magic.

Tracks around Mt Dare are really cut up with many local diversions pending repair, but all is good with more great hosts and legendary scotch fillet steaks.

Cheers