vehicle capability required to tackle Flinders tracks
Submitted: Tuesday, Jun 27, 2006 at 16:16
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Hi - just wondering whether an unmodified/unlifted hire Hilux (the new independent rear
suspension ones) would be able to tackle Skytrek and Waraweena in the SA
Flinders Ranges? Any other interesting 4WD tracks to be tackled around the
Wilpena Pound area?
Thanks
Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Wednesday, Jun 28, 2006 at 08:33
Wednesday, Jun 28, 2006 at 08:33
Pathy,
No problem with any 4WD vehicle doing Skytrek, providing it has low range.
You will receive trip notes which will inform you when to engage low range.
Can't comment specifically on Waraweena, but I'd assume similar to the above.
As far as anywhere else in the Flinders, providing you have reasonable ground clearance when crossing creek beds, (ie if you are driving through
places like
Brachina Gorge) you will have no worries.
Brachina is worth a drive into. Camping in this area is better (more secluded) than the Pound
Campground, but if you prefer a Caravan Park stay, as opposed to
Bush camping, the Pound is great. Good walk of approx. 2 hours return into the Pound itself.
A drive to
Blinman is also good if you want to see "The Great Wall of China" and experience the atmosphere of the Pub, etc.
Enjoy!
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