Kidson Track

Submitted: Friday, Sep 09, 2011 at 23:32

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watery

Has anyone travelled the Kidson from Telfer to Lake Auld then to the Eighty Mile Beach this year, wondering what condition it is in and how long will it take, will be taking 10 vehicles along there in Oct,Thanks Watery.

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Reply By: Mick O - Saturday, Sep 10, 2011 at 10:42

Saturday, Sep 10, 2011 at 10:42

Two years back and it's a pretty good run as far as remote outback roads go. There was water at Razor Blade bore then but the other "watering" places marked on the Hema maps were unserviceable. My sources tell me that it's still pretty much OK. Expect it to be lightly corrugated at the southern end, overgrown in many places and washed away in others. In other words, you'll enjoy it.

If overnighting at Razorblade, pick up some firewood before you get there as it's a bit scarce.

This might give you an idea of what to expect.

Canning to the Kidson

Central Kidson Track

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Reply By: watery - Saturday, Sep 10, 2011 at 12:06

Saturday, Sep 10, 2011 at 12:06

Thank you very much for that, we are allowing 3 days for that section, we normally drive 10 hours a day, after ten vehicles most of the bushes should be trimmed back, once again, thanks.

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Reply By: watery - Monday, Oct 10, 2011 at 22:16

Monday, Oct 10, 2011 at 22:16

Had a great run on the Kidson Track from Lake Auld to the Eighty Mile Beach, took a day and a half, expect a lot of scratches from the overgrown bushes, plenty of washouts from recent summer rains, didn't need 4wd.

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