Flinders Ranges ( Skytrek )

Did the skytrek in July school hols last year. Is a marvellous drive , allow yourself most of the day. Mostly is quite easy, but a couple of spots are rocky, loose, hilly and rutted.......
I would recommend it if you want a scenic, enjoyable 4wd with the odd more difficult patch. If you want to spend the day testing your vehicles limits than you would be disappointed.
Regards,
Brad.

Thanks mate... We have decided to do.... uuummmmmmmmmmm,, cant quite remember...
Something like Binkaby Ranges... Bit more challenging we hope.. Thanks for your reply...
It was your reply that pointed us to were we are going..._____________________________________________
Countin the days till July 5th. *Cape York Trip*
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Vox,

Try going to the kiosk at Wilpena and going on a tag along from there. (*$39) The all day tour we took goes around the back of Rawnsley Pk Station and up some steep shale climbs. Steepest is about 42 deg I think. A couple of deep V clearances at the bottom as well.

Most of the track is relatively easy, but ya know it's steep when the road dissappears under the troppy's bonnet.

Great Views as wellChris
<- 1996 Troopy, the best!

Skytrek is great for scenery but isnt very challenging.

Should be good at the moment, after recent rain.Andrew - 1999 GU ST 4.2Turbodiesel Wagon
Whyalla SouthOz
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Hi Voxson

A couple of years ago we did the Mt Samuel self drive trip onAlpana Station. It was very challenging for both driver and vehicle. Spectacular scenery, there is a steep hill descent down into Mt Buggery Creek, and you actually drive down the dry creek bed. Hubby was out in a sweat and white knuckled at some places. Will take around 6 hours, you get a key and an information sheet from the owner. We spent Easter there, and camped on another part of his property which was just up from Angorichina Village. Ourselves and another family had the spot to ourselves, it was just fantastic. Get back to me if you want further details ie phone numbers. We have done Skytrek as well, about a year prior to doing the Mt Samual trek, we found Skytrek was quite tame in comparison, scenery on a par with both. Have fun.

Cheers, Leanne

Hi Voxson
Our Club is heading up that way in August - haven't heard too many reports at this stage, apart from its meant to be very scenic. Can highly recommend Mt Samuel Trek, owner's name is John Henery, he also runs a tag-a-long from his property, called the Station Track, with accommodation in shearer's quarters etc. He won't do tag-a-longs on the Mt Samuel trek as he says its too hard on his vehicle, it would wear out taking groups through there every week. Nice bloke, easy to get on with.

Cheers, Leanne

Try the Echo Camp Backtrack to the Paralana Hot springs at Arkaloola, either self drive or tag along.

Cheers

Rob

g'day voxson - just done Skytrek (once again) 2 weeks ago. fairly tame however if experienced then ask Brendon/Carmel if can do the Moon Walk finishing with the Widowmaker (up&over) . They now have a couple of camping sites available (basic). if u r that far up and got time a visit to Arkaroola is a must.