Would The Border Track be ok for a first timer

9 will we get mobie useage out there??

Its not that hard Unko, espically now that you can't drive it in Summer.

Tracks is closed from Nov 1 to about April.

No need extra fuel or food or water (presume you would carry a few liters at least).

Think I did it in 3 hrs last time (Afternoon tea to dusk).

Mostly no phone coverage. With good NextG setup I got it once or twice.


Standard lux can do, just need to use around 16psi in tyres,
but carry snatch gear

Border Track between Pinnaroo and Bordertown is closed from Oct to April.
Outside of those times i would be comfortable taking a standard 4x4 totally on my own with 4 days food and 40litres of water....
It can almost be a day trip now with the track being easy..
Let your tyres down in the sand to 15psi...

Where you traveling from?

starting From Victor Harbor thankyou we where going to tri and do the whole track from Nill to Mildura is it worth travling the whole track ??? Is it mosly dirt track with some sand dunes??

The Border Track (from Pinnaroo towards Bordertown in Ngarkat Conservation Park) is pretty easy driving in my opinion. Once you get off the main road near the border heading south it is two way until the gate and turnoff to Scorpion Spring. From there it is one way - south - all the way. Don't drive through the deep mud holes if you want to avoid damaging your car with submerged sticks, etc. And it also stuffs the track up.

Part way along there is a big sandhill. I found it a little difficult 1st time but its actually quite easy in low range. Let your tyres down to about 20 psi for starters. When driving on the track it is (was) quite rutted. I found the best approach to be arms in, windows up and a loose grip on the wheel. The car steered itself to a great extent.

Then you can take a diversion into Big Desert Wilderness Area in Victoria. I saw the biggest snake ever in there - its length was across the entire track. You can also head south further and camp at Red Bluff. From the Red Bluff turnoff the track was pretty non-existent when I was there last.

1. Yes, you and a friend easily will do it
2. You won't need extra fuel as you can get diesel in Pinnaroo
3. I think spring is the best although any time out in the bush is great.
4. Its not really that suitable for bike riding as its mainly sand tracks
5. Stock Hilux will do it. My 4.2D non turbo DX Patrol did it and my 2.8D non turbo 4Runner also did it with ease. If the muddies are used on the road I suppose they are OK for the sand. Dunno, never had muddies
6. No need to carry extra food as there are towns nearby.
7. 100L water should be more than plenty
8. Neither, it’s a good trip. We did it as an overnighter from home (near Adelaide), staying at Keith and then heading to the Coorong for a spot of fishing before arriving home on Sunday night.

Make sure you have the appropriate recovery gear and learn how to use it before you need to use it. Snatch strap, jacking plate, compressor, shackles, etc.

Enjoy the trip - this is a very affordable trek. From Victor, to Pinnaroo and return you probably want to stay overnight somewhere just to make the trip enjoyable. The northern part, though I have not done it, is completely different from what I understand.

Unko, there also many tracks that run off the Boredr Track. If you are travelling from Nhill, where do you plan to enter the Border Track? A lot more to see and do than just the Border Track.

If is one way then it would make sence to run north to south I was thing start at the costoms house then

Unko there might be a group going next weekend from Adelaide if you are interestered going from Pinnaroo to keith .cheer's GREENDOG