The VIC/SA Border Track - Request for Info
Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 27, 2005 at 20:02
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Patrol22 (Queanbeyan
Thinking about doing all or part of the famous
Border Track after our two weeks in the
Flinders Ranges in September. I was wondering if anyone has done this trip has the relevant oziexplorer files - ie tracks and waypoints and would be happy to send them to me. In return I could offer other trip files eg parts of the
Vic High Country,
Cape York,
Newnes and a few others. If you can help out my email is peteandlyn22 at bigpond dot com.
Thanks in advance
Pete
Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Wednesday, Apr 27, 2005 at 20:09
Wednesday, Apr 27, 2005 at 20:09
There was discussion on this at the "murray sunset gathering". LETS DO IT
YEA YEA YEA WOO HOO etc... but then I was told, there were only 2 sand hills that were a "challenge".. we would have travelled hours for these 2 hills, then back.. and judging the roads around where we were, you could take a rolls royce lowered 4inches all round along it.
... lots of threads around saying its now a freeway, and from what I saw, it is.
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Follow Up By: Peter - Thursday, Apr 28, 2005 at 19:02
Thursday, Apr 28, 2005 at 19:02
Truckster, the
Border Track changes dramatically south of
Pinnaroo. You definately wouldn't get your lowered "ROLLS" thru that section of track.
Cheers Peter
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Reply By: ExplorOz Team - Michelle - Wednesday, Apr 27, 2005 at 20:28
Wednesday, Apr 27, 2005 at 20:28
The treknote linked from the related site matches has the plot files, waypoints and digital maps all of which are shared in Plotswap. If you are prepared to upload some data (as you indicate) then you will obtain the credits required to download other data. See the map in the
Border Track Treknote and click on get map. For a full list of on system plots and waypoint visit PlotSwap.
BTW: When you upload your plot file you can download the georeferenced map of your exact plot file.
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Follow Up By: ExplorOz Team - Michelle - Wednesday, Apr 27, 2005 at 20:29
Wednesday, Apr 27, 2005 at 20:29
Bugger - I used Michelles profile again - it is really David and not Michelle.
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Follow Up By: Bonz (Vic) - Wednesday, Apr 27, 2005 at 21:04
Wednesday, Apr 27, 2005 at 21:04
yer yer yer we ALL believe you
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Follow Up By: Patrol22 (Queanbeyan - Thursday, Apr 28, 2005 at 12:48
Thursday, Apr 28, 2005 at 12:48
Thanks David (aka Michelle) I found your trek site after posting - nothing came up of a search of
Border Track. I will spend some time over the weekend learning how to use the PlotSwap thingy.
Cheers
Pete
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Reply By: Russel & Mary - Thursday, Apr 28, 2005 at 19:24
Thursday, Apr 28, 2005 at 19:24
This appeared in our local paper April 21
Ngarkat
Border Track Closure.
The popular
Border Track,that traverses the eastern boundary of
Ngarkat Conservation Park adjacent to Victoria's
Big Desert Wilderness Park, has been temporarily closed..A lack of rain and substantial vehicle traffic over the summer months have created very poor track conditions, and increased damage to surrounding native vegetation........bla.......bla.....An assessment on whether the track can be re-openned will be made in early May, or immediately after rain falls in the park.
Signs have been erected at the entrances to the track, and notices will appear in the local media.
There you go. Rus.
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