Black Cockatoo Bush Camp & 4WD Test Tracks

[bordertech]

Location: 16kms north east of Naracoorte on Chapells Rd.

Has extensive Bush camping facilities: flushing toilets, hot showers, limited power, yabby dams, bush walks through acres of scrub, firewood, firepits, campsite shelters, 2wd & caravan access, and of course the 4wd test tracks.

The course can takes 2 to 4 hrs to get through the whole lot, it depends how capable your rig is or how hard you make it for yourself. It has plenty of moguls to test your flex, steep big mounds, steep biiiig holes, a couple of rock gardens, ditches resembling washouts, mud etc. Track times are between 10pm to 4.30pm no night driving.

Camping is $7.50 pp per night, the track is $30 per vehicle per day, $20 second day.

There are strict rules on general noise and generators after 10pm as the owners want all their guests to have a peaceful and enjoyable time. Disruptive bogans or rednecks aren't tolerated here.

The settings are quiet and tranquil but some challenges of the track action can be white knuckle so it's the best of both worlds.

You have to pre book but generally you will always be guaranteed a spot, there are acres and acres of camping spots.

Cheers, Dave

http://www.blackcockatoobushcamp.com.au/fourwheeldriving.html
http://www.blackcockatoobushcamp.com.au/index.html

[mudnut]

Has anyone else been to this park? My 4x4 club is planning a trip here in February.

[BigRAWesty]

Never knew of it.. Looks good though..

[jack]

Missed the original post as well, looks good.

[GU CAMPER]

Sounds good

Might have to check it out when I go through SA

[Bloodyaussie]

Wow sounds like a bit of fun....... may have to arrange an SA trip as those dopey buggers cant seem to organise anything....... he he!!!!!!!

[MudRunnerTD]

Wow sounds like a bit of fun....... may have to arrange an SA trip as those dopey buggers cant seem to organise anything....... he he!!!!!!!

We could sneak in and back out again and not tell them mate ;)

[Bloodyaussie]

We could sneak in and back out again and not tell them mate ;)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAYhNHhxN0A

[BigRAWesty]

No need to sneak. I'd be keen..

[BigRAWesty]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAYhNHhxN0A

Lol.. You idiot.. I'm keen..

[tracemul7]

after seeing this we have booked to go :) 3 Patrols and a Landcruiser for 2 nights camping, and one day on the tracks

[Bloodyaussie]

Yeah well being as I am not going on the Simpson trip I would not mind something like this!!!

So hectic at the moment I could not say when would be good at this point...

[tracemul7]

Spent the March long weekend camping here, and 4x4 track access all day Saturday. 3 Patrols, 1 Landcruiser.
There are a few 'learner' tracks before you get to the main tracks - so any people who are new to 4x4 driving can have a go on them first.
Then you can through into where the main tracks are .... such a great variety of man-mad tracks to challenge even the most daring!
We had a go at water crossings, steep hills/ditches, tracks with tyres to drive over and undulating tracks too. The tracks are very well laid out, so you can opt which ones to drive through, and it's just a couple of minutes from the camping area, to which you can return at any point!

So plenty to challenge us, and we had a great fun. The water crossing was attempted by 3 vehicles - 2 made it across eventually, although 1 didn't make it across, and decided to reverse out unassisted.
The track with hidden tyres caused a little damage to our Patrol, after we went over a wide tractor tyre and dropped into a ditch on the other side, which caught on the front mudguard, causing a couple of plastic clips to break on the front wheel arch protector. We removed it to be safe - but looks like we should be able to replace the clips pretty easily :)
There was one ditch with some thick silty mud, which caused a bit of ineffectiveness of our brakes on the way home, but after a few dollars at the carwash, it seems ok now.
Also the mud caused some heat issues for the land cruiser - so possibly worth giving it a wash straight after going in the mud.

I would certainly recommend this for any 4x4 enthusiast - there's something for everyone :)

$30 per day for tracks and $8 per person per night to camp, with clean flushing toilets, hot showers, fire pits & some shelters.

[Bloodyaussie]

Spent the March long weekend camping here, and 4x4 track access all day Saturday. 3 Patrols, 1 Landcruiser.
There are a few 'learner' tracks before you get to the main tracks - so any people who are new to 4x4 driving can have a go on them first.
Then you can through into where the main tracks are .... such a great variety of man-mad tracks to challenge even the most daring!
We had a go at water crossings, steep hills/ditches, tracks with tyres to drive over and undulating tracks too. The tracks are very well laid out, so you can opt which ones to drive through, and it's just a couple of minutes from the camping area, to which you can return at any point!

So plenty to challenge us, and we had a great fun. The water crossing was attempted by 3 vehicles - 2 made it across eventually, although 1 didn't make it across, and decided to reverse out unassisted.
The track with hidden tyres caused a little damage to our Patrol, after we went over a wide tractor tyre and dropped into a ditch on the other side, which caught on the front mudguard, causing a couple of plastic clips to break on the front wheel arch protector. We removed it to be safe - but looks like we should be able to replace the clips pretty easily :)
There was one ditch with some thick silty mud, which caused a bit of ineffectiveness of our brakes on the way home, but after a few dollars at the carwash, it seems ok now.
Also the mud caused some heat issues for the land cruiser - so possibly worth giving it a wash straight after going in the mud.

I would certainly recommend this for any 4x4 enthusiast - there's something for everyone :)

$30 per day for tracks and $8 per person per night to camp, with clean flushing toilets, hot showers, fire pits & some shelters.

Useless without pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[threedogs]

Always a good idea to hit the car wash ASAP after any muddy outing
and dont forget to clean all your gead lights and tail lights with some clean water as well as your Number plate
Boys in Blue love muddy 4x4s
Sounds like a good place to go with controlled driving options
But need pics or it never happened

[tracemul7]

Couple of vids:

Giving the suspension a workout: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-EM7Z2OAHQ

Driving through one of the mud pits: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPm4rmEzwfI

Pics to follow :)

[tracemul7]

This is where we did a bit of damage ... oops :P
42002
see our front tyre is stuck inside the tractor tyre - but the bit ditch in front cause some damage to the plastic clips for the mudguard and wheel-arch protector thingy.