Caernarvon Track

Hi Gronk

I say true, as a few of the steeper sections were 1st Low Range and large rocks to negotiate as you approached the top of the hills. The steepest section by far is the new track that they had to put in after you leave Mount Caernarvon.

They warm you about this section before you start the track and tell you that the long downhill section is definitely 1st low and no braking, as if you get into trouble in this section, there could be serious consequences.

The actual track is just over 50 kilometres in length and took us just under 7 hours to drive it, so that should give you some idea of the driving. Of the 7 hours driving, it is only the last 30 minutes that is of flat ground as you head back to the Rangers Station, with a cost of $60 per vehicle.

The new Skytrek Track on the other hand is just over 90 kilometres in length, but only the last 12 kilometres is true low range country, with the other 80 kilometres of track on easy two wheel drive station tracks, at a current cost of $70 per vehicle and took us around 6 hours to drive it.

If you are ever up that way, the Caernarvon Track would be my first choice and knowing of the other great tracks in the Flinders, I feel that you are paying dearer for Skytrek, just because of its name and the reputation it once had when Mount Caernarvon was once part of there property.

I hope this helps you out.



Cheers


Stephen