Border Track

I will check the website for the latest track condition and I will be coming from the Pinnaro end ,probally about next tuesday.

Thanks for the real info.Thats what I am after,some real information on what I can expect on the track and whether I can expect to make it to the end towing my camper trailer.

I'm sure you would get through in the end. I have seen trailers etc on the track and the fact that they are not still there means they got through somehow, but just think it might be more "headache" than enjoyment.

The top end of the Pinarroo - Bordertown section is one way (heading South). There is a "centre track" which detours around this section. I have never been on it and always thought "why would you bother ..... the bit you are missing is the only good bit". The fact I have been so many times should show it is worth the trip (or perhaps just evidence that we Adelaidians are starved of other options).

One suggestion .... The track is not actually that long. If you really want to do it (and I recommend it) there is no reason why you couldn't leave the van at Pinarroo in the morning, spend the day doing the 120 odd k's towards Bordertown and then head back that night via the blacktop to Pinarroo to collect your van.

Most of the times I have done this "fun" section I have left Adelaide after work on a Friday, grabbed a counter meal at the Tailem Bend pub and got to the 1st campsite not far down the track (the Pines) about 10 ish (adds a different element tackling even the easy stuff in the dark). Throw down the swags, drive the track the next day and back to Adelaide by about 4pm. Seems like you have been on an expedition but actually been away less than 24 hrs. Generally we can be out the other end of the track by late lunch time, which would easily enough allow enough time to return to collect your van at Pinarroo and carry on (or take your time and stay another night at Pinarroo).

Have fun
Trev

Both my rig photos were taken on the Border Track and I have put a couple more in my gallery if they are of interest to you. Tried to upload some others but wouldn't accept them, possibly too big.

Anyway, it's all fun!

Trev

Agree totally with Trevor on this. While some people do take trailers they inevitably do a bit of snatching as it is nigh on impossible reversing back down the dunes...chicken track or not. From my own personal viewpoint I think trailers should be excluded from the Pinnaroo/Bordertown section as they do tend to cut the track up a bit.....but probably no more than those folk who insist on keep their tyres at highway pressures.

Cheers
Pete

I would not do it towing without company or without any vehicles that are not towing.