Strezlecki Track

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Strzelecki Track

The Stzrelecki Track is strictly the route from Innamincka to Lyndhurst, however our trek note is for travellers going between Innamincka and Arkaroola Village in the heart of the Flinders Ranges.

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The Stzrelecki Track is strictly the route form Lyndhurst to Innamincka, however our trek note is for travellers coming up out of the Flinders Ranges wishing to pick up the Stzrelecki in the last

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Series 1 Fourteen stripmaps break the Strzelecki Track into identifiable sections giving travellers information on regional roads, fuel, water, landmarks, accommodation, waypoints and much more.

Winterland

We are planning to travel the Strezlecki Track in late February.We have a 15" caravan which we are towing with a Xtrail. I am looking for some feedback.

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Reply By: Notso - Saturday, Jan 07, 2012 at 18:52

Saturday, Jan 07, 2012 at 18:52

Hot!

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Follow Up By: mikehzz - Saturday, Jan 07, 2012 at 19:08

Saturday, Jan 07, 2012 at 19:08

But a 15inch caravan would trouble the car though :-)

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Follow Up By: Notso - Saturday, Jan 07, 2012 at 19:28

Saturday, Jan 07, 2012 at 19:28

Hmmm, it'd be a job to get the WDH fitted?

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Reply By: escapesilv - Saturday, Jan 07, 2012 at 19:24

Saturday, Jan 07, 2012 at 19:24

Hi Winterland

We did the Strezlecki track ( more than a track its a High Way) in August 2011, and it was in very good conditions.
We travelled from Innamincka to Lyndhurst, with a Challenger towing a camper trailer.
Just make sure you have extra fuel if you are going to do the full run as there is no fuel stop in between.
And yes it will be very hot in February.

Cheers and enjoy

Robert

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Follow Up By: Member - colin J (VIC) - Saturday, Jan 07, 2012 at 20:52

Saturday, Jan 07, 2012 at 20:52

Hi Winterland,

We towed up there in mid March a few years back, day after day of mid 40s, the better half is only now starting to talk to me again.

Very, very "HOT"

Col.

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Reply By: Member - Old Girl - Saturday, Jan 07, 2012 at 21:56

Saturday, Jan 07, 2012 at 21:56

Its probably the only time you can go but honestly its too hot. Hard on your vehicle if the heat wont get you the flys will. Hope you take the warnings seriously.

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Reply By: GREENDOG ! - Saturday, Jan 07, 2012 at 23:00

Saturday, Jan 07, 2012 at 23:00

G'day mate,As other's have said on here it will be very hot up there at that time of year and very uncomfortable,Flies and the heat wil not make for a very good get away.cheer's GD

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Reply By: Member - Graham N (SA) - Saturday, Jan 07, 2012 at 23:10

Saturday, Jan 07, 2012 at 23:10

Hi Winterland,
Just returned from the Strezlecki Track yesterday the track is reasonable with a few pot holes and they seem to have just started some 'patrol' grading, as stated it will probably be very hot in February, most of the creeks offer little or no shade. There was only road trains and mining vehicles on the track (we were the only tourists out visiting friends).

Cheers,

Graham

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Reply By: Member - Joe n Mel n kids (FNQ - Saturday, Jan 07, 2012 at 23:44

Saturday, Jan 07, 2012 at 23:44

Just DONT ... yes you probally cant get time off at the better times but it is simply to hot to enjoy it and if anything at all goes wrong it will screw the whole trip, simply not worth it, even a tyre going flat, it is sooo bleedin hot it is a bugger to change and .... nup i would NEVER do it
They dont call it a "desert" for nuthin eh ....
Cheers
.

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Reply By: raincloud - Sunday, Jan 08, 2012 at 09:08

Sunday, Jan 08, 2012 at 09:08

why bother towing the 15 inch van just put it in the back of the xtrail !

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Follow Up By: Winterland - Sunday, Jan 08, 2012 at 22:44

Sunday, Jan 08, 2012 at 22:44

It should have been 15 foot.
Thanks for all the information we will delay the trip to a more suitable temp.
Is it advisable to take a 'normal' caravan on the track?

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Reply By: Member - Min (NSW) - Monday, Jan 09, 2012 at 15:59

Monday, Jan 09, 2012 at 15:59

Hi Winterland,

I will try to answer the question you asked now that the heat issue has been cleared up.

From my memory of the track from last July you will have no problems with the combo you have. The Strez is a broad highway. The only problem people with very large vans (ie much longer than yours) could be the dry creek crossings closer to the Lyndhurst end because of entry/departure angles.

As always check the road conditions close to your time of travel.

Cheers,
Min

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