Old Andado Track

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Binns Track - Mt Dare to Alice Springs

The Old Andado Track traverses fascinating terrain that includes mountain ranges, rocky gibber plains, desert sand dunes and floodplains in the Red Centre just south of Alice Springs.

Binns Track - Mt Dare to Alice Springs

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The Old Andado Track (also known as Binns Track), traverses fascinating terrain that includes mountain ranges, rocky gibber plains, desert sand dunes and floodplains in the Red Centre just south of

rynoat

G'day all, I will be traveling up the Old Andado Track,leaving Canberra on the 6th July taking the kids upto ulluru and thought this might be an interesting way back down south. just wondering if there has been anyone that has travelled the route recently and can give track update? We are traveling solo in a 2010 prado 150 sereies with ironman suspension about to get fitted before we travel,with snorkel fitted.
thanks for any tips and hints
ryno

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Reply By: geocacher (djcache) - Friday, Jun 03, 2011 at 10:56

Friday, Jun 03, 2011 at 10:56

From NT road closures website...

Mt Dare Access Andado Between Santa Teresa Road (andado) and South Australian Border closed due to flooding.

Dave

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Follow Up By: Ozrover - Friday, Jun 03, 2011 at 12:14

Friday, Jun 03, 2011 at 12:14

Look at the ExOz roads conditions! The NT roads are very slow to update their website.

The Old Andado Track from Mt Dare to Old Andado has been graded & is open.

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Follow Up By: geocacher (djcache) - Friday, Jun 03, 2011 at 12:22

Friday, Jun 03, 2011 at 12:22

Hi Jeff

Usually I refer people to Dave's site. I just happened to be reading that one at the time & had just seen it. My mistake.

They didn't happen to grade you a new levy while there were in the area?

Dave

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Follow Up By: Ozrover - Friday, Jun 03, 2011 at 12:45

Friday, Jun 03, 2011 at 12:45

Dave,
I'm careful about promoting the Mt Dare website due to forum rules.

No, no work on the levy bank yet, hopfully we don't get any substantial rain until it is fixed.

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Reply By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Friday, Jun 03, 2011 at 14:45

Friday, Jun 03, 2011 at 14:45

Hi Rynoat

It is a great drive and allow a comfortable 2 days drive from the Alice to Mt Dare. Also while you are driving past, take the detour in to see the Mac Clark Reserve and the Waddy Trees.

We have driven it a good number of times and never get sick of the ever changing Scenery. The best way from Andado Station is to come down via Peebles and Mayfields Bores. The section before the border is unreal and you would not think that you are in the middle of Central Australia. If you go via New Crown, you will miss the best scenery. Check out the Trek Details that I did for EO a good number of years ago.

Your vehicle will have no problems at all proving that it is not wet.

Have a great trip.

Cheers

Stephen

ps I will upload some images tonight from another computer.

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Follow Up By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Friday, Jun 03, 2011 at 19:03

Friday, Jun 03, 2011 at 19:03

Hi Rynoat

I am now home from work and here are some images that you can expect to see starting from the Alice Springs end. Just follow the road out past the Air Port and in around 2 days you will be at Mt Dare and if you want a warm swim, head further down to Dalhousie.

Cheers

Stephen

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Follow Up By: rynoat- Saturday, Jun 04, 2011 at 18:34

Saturday, Jun 04, 2011 at 18:34

Stephen I just read your article,a great read and very informative. Thanks

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Follow Up By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Sunday, Jun 05, 2011 at 12:44

Sunday, Jun 05, 2011 at 12:44

Hi Rynoat

Thanks for that and you will enjoy the track greatly.

Cheers

Stephen

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Reply By: Richard W (NSW) - Friday, Jun 03, 2011 at 17:31

Friday, Jun 03, 2011 at 17:31

ryno,

Recently did Mt Dare to Old Andado up Binns Track and return with no dramas. You need to watch for the bypass around Mayfield Swamp as it's difficult to spot and you won't get through the swamp. There are a few decent washouts in the flat country so watch your speed. A detour has been cut to skirt some of the large waterholes around Old Andado. We didn't go any futher than Old Andado.

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Reply By: rynoat- Saturday, Jun 04, 2011 at 18:27

Saturday, Jun 04, 2011 at 18:27

Thats awesome thanks for all that. Those pics are awesome. we just got back from MT Kozi trialing the set up and gear that we will be taking on the trip. just one last one if you don't mind what maps do you use in that area? I have the hema central oz at the moment. cheers ryno

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