Skytrek for first timer

Dean,

Skytrek is an excellent trek for first timers, as well as more experienced drivers.
You guys will all have a ball and be "fullfilled" by the experience of the trek itself and also the bush camping facilities.
The provided notes you get will direct you through all sections of Skytrek.

Just one thing. The Zuk does have a low range gear box I assume?
You will need it.

Dean, I did Sky Trek acouple of years ago and Mt Arden last week. Sky Trek is much easier to drive than Mt Arden in my opinion. A large part of the drive is along staion tracks before you start the climb and there is nothing as steep as the descent from Arden as far as I recall. my g/f enjoyed Skytrek, she didn't go to Argadells but she would have got out of the car I suspect.

Patrolman Pat

Skytrek is easier than the Mt Arden track, and doesn't look as steep over the edge :-)))) You could also blindfold your wife!

Dean

I have only done Skytrek once and thoroughly enjoyed it. It is an easy drive with plenty of good views.

When I did it there were a couple of idiots on the track who thought they were in the Grand Prix. We let them pass and you could hear there vehicles bottoming out on the track. Unfortunately you get idiots like this everywhere and they give responsible 4WDers a bad name.

The small group I was with took their time and enjoyed it. I would love to do it again.

Tjilpi

Dean,
As above, Skytrek is a pleasant drive, but the track has suffered from recent heavy rains. Some of the sections leading up to Mt Caernarvon need to be taken with care, mainly due to large rocks and holes, but you should get you through easy enough.

I own a Suzuki XL-7 (presumably the 7 seater you refer to) and 2 landrover defenders and did Skytrek in September. Yes, was easy in the defender.

I would not take my XL-7 on Skytrek, personal choice. I would be concerned about ground clearance and tyre damage. Suzuki low range would be fine.

I'm sure you could do it, but would not risk the possible damage.

There's heaps of other places in the Flinders to enjoy in an XL-7.

Dean
The drought has made it impossible for any maintenance to be done on Skytrek and so the track has deteriated badly and the approach to Mt Canarvon is very rough, that being said I have seen many Jimmy's go over the track, the main thing that is requested by us, Yellow Footed Rock Wallaby Association (the custodians of the land) and the operators Willow Springs is that the vehicle have low range so that the track is not ripped up. I am sure that you will enjoy the track.
Treker

Dean,

I did Skytrek last Wednesday (the 14th) in my Prado 120 V6. I hadn't done any serious 4x4ing before this and was a bit apprehensive,but once i got into it, it was a lot of fun, and my family enjoyed it immensly.
The only spot where i got a bit concerned was the climb up to the top of Mt Carnarvon, which was very rough and steep, with large rocks and ruts on the track, but in low range and a sensible approach, it was a breeze.
The scenery around there was spectacular and everywhere you looked, you saw many kangaroos, emu's and goats. Temp started at 22 degrees at 9am and rose to 33 by about 1pm,but it was bearable.
Low range and good ground clearance is a must and i only managed to scrape the bottom in a couple of spots.
Well worth the 50 bucks to do it, and Brachina Gorge further north is certainly worth a visit also. Have fun!