cordillo downs track

Submitted: Friday, Apr 13, 2007 at 08:44
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Can anyone who has recently travelled the Cordillo Downs track provide advice on whether or not it would be realistic to take an 18 foot Jacyco "off road" pop top caravan loang the track.

What would be the advice re taking the van along the Walker's Crossing track instead?

Neil - ACT
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Reply By: Willem - Friday, Apr 13, 2007 at 09:47

Friday, Apr 13, 2007 at 09:47
No, I haven't been along those roads recently but they don't change much unless you strike them soon after the grader has been on its annual scrape.

Walkers Crossing track(if open) will be an easier run. Cordillo Downs Road is renown for corrugations.

All things being equal you would probably shake your van to pieces on those roads due to the unrelenting corrugations

Its your choice.
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Reply By: Members - Chris/Lindsay (VIC) - Friday, Apr 13, 2007 at 09:51

Friday, Apr 13, 2007 at 09:51
We did the track in September 2006 and found it pretty rugged and remote.
[Just the way we like it!]. We would not recommend taking a caravan. At the moment it is closed due to flooding I think. We passed a sign which said 80kph which caused much amusement as 20kph was absolutely speeding in some areas. If you do go that way have a stop at the woolshed and ruins. There are some pleasant creeks at intervals along the track but lots of mozzies at night including one that decided to take up permanent residence in my left ear. Thanks to Birdsville clinic he/she was evicted the next day. Chris.
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Reply By: MEMBER - Darian (SA) - Friday, Apr 13, 2007 at 12:15

Friday, Apr 13, 2007 at 12:15
The Walkers crossing track is still closed at the actual Cooper bridge, according to the SA Desert Parks Bulletin (April 5 last update).

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From Transport SA as of 13 April.
4WD Only
Innamincka to the Border via Arrabury Turnoff
Arrabury Turnoff to The Border - 4WD, small trailers, single lane sections, daylight travel only. Caution - road plant working over Easter.
Patchawarra Bore to Arrabury Turnoff - 4WD only, small trailers, single lane sections, daylight travel only. Caution - road plant working over Easter.
Innamincka to Patchawarra Bore - 4WD, small trailers, single lane sections, daylight travel only. Caution - road plant working over Easter.
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These sections of the track north from Innamincka have only just been opened according to Roads SA. A VKS737 member was bogged overnight in that region 2 weeks ago.
While now open, the roads are probably difficult re vans, in certain places.
Maybe enquire with the Trading Post at Innamincka.
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Reply By: Member - Ruth D (QLD) - Friday, Apr 13, 2007 at 16:35

Friday, Apr 13, 2007 at 16:35
Yes, it's perfectly realistic to tow your van down this road - always providing you drive/tow according to the conditions at the time.
Walkers Crossing is still closed at the present time - you don't mention when you are going tho.
Due to rain and floods both Cordillo Road and Walker Track may not be in good condition - depends whether grader has been on Cordillo. Good call is to contact someone in Birdsville and ask - makes a big difference to the answer.
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Follow Up By: Willem - Friday, Apr 13, 2007 at 21:49

Friday, Apr 13, 2007 at 21:49
G'day Ruth D

Are we ever going to see a new Rig Pic or are you waiting for the newbie to arrive....:-)

All is well here in the deep south.

Cheers
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Follow Up By: Member - Ruth D (QLD) - Saturday, Apr 14, 2007 at 12:39

Saturday, Apr 14, 2007 at 12:39
Hi Willem, haven't got the new Ute yet, somewhere in Dalby having the extended tray put on we hear. Hope it comes soon because old fella turned key in old ute last sunday and it klunked - he's dropped a valve. Not too impressed either - thank goodness he did it and not me or one of the kids! Ha ha.
Nice up here in the deep border area - just getting cooler a.m. and p.m. and need a jumper. Lovely. Hope all well after big Exhibition.
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Reply By: Member - Thomo - Friday, Apr 13, 2007 at 16:44

Friday, Apr 13, 2007 at 16:44
Taking a Jayco of road (Off Road Model or not) are you serious....good luck
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Reply By: kimprado - Friday, Apr 13, 2007 at 18:15

Friday, Apr 13, 2007 at 18:15
Neil

We went through there a couple of years ago when it was wet. Came accross a guy and his missus with a 14 ft camper trailer bogged to the axles. Took us 3 hours to get him out and turned around.

If it's wet, I wound'nt consider it. In the dry take it very easy and start early.

Jayco's are'nt designed for corrugations.

Regards

Kim
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