Birdsville Track

Submitted: Wednesday, Jul 05, 2006 at 20:39
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Hi All, I am planning a trip from Brisbane to Adelaide via The Birdsville Track and Flinders Rangers in mid August. We will be to towing an Off Road C/T with a 100 series Landcruiser. Can anyone offer any tips or suggestions for the trip. Also would appreciate any advice for the Birdsville Track. Thanks.
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Reply By: Aandy(WA) - Wednesday, Jul 05, 2006 at 21:28

Wednesday, Jul 05, 2006 at 21:28
Take it easy, take plenty of water and fuel. You could do it in a Falcon but it will be better in the Cruiser. Be prepared to be stuck if it rains as the roads quickly become impassable and you will have to sit it out till it dries out - just make sure you always have more than a week's supply of essentials. Birdsville track is fine when dry - easy to take a car on it.
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Reply By: Member - Stephen L- Wednesday, Jul 05, 2006 at 22:38

Wednesday, Jul 05, 2006 at 22:38
Hi Rod M
Make sure you drop your tyre pressure for the Birdsville Track. Take your time. Well worth a night at Mungerannie, or Clayton Bore.

Stephen
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Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Thursday, Jul 06, 2006 at 00:43

Thursday, Jul 06, 2006 at 00:43
Yes, I agree with both comments above.

If dry, the Birdsville Track is an easy drive.
Plan it as a two day trip, with a stopover at Mungerannie.
If the weather changes, you will get maybe one or two days notice to be somewhere else, or be forced to stay for an indeterminate period.

Seek advice on current conditions at Birdsville from Ruth at the Caravan Park and Johnno at the Mungerannie Hotel/Camping area.

One relevant piece of advice I will offer. Use a rear window protector.
Either the more permanent clear plastic material, or even a flattened out beer carton. Doesn't matter if you have a stone guard on the trailer. That only provides some protection to the camper. A protector will be cheap insurance.
Bill


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