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17th January 2011, 06:21 PM
wildgu6

Skytrek

Willowsprings S.A (Flinders Ranges) Skytrek.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sourc...O53Hd7FbXFGwIw
17th January 2011, 06:59 PM
AB

I saw this place on one of Pat Callinans shows, looks like a great spot!
17th January 2011, 08:24 PM
wildgu6

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plasnart

Thanks Pete. We did Skytrek a couple of years ago and it sure was an excellent drive. But it's pricey too (I think $50/vehicle?) We found the Mt Gill track at Warraweena was equally impressive, was more difficult and way way cheaper ($8/vehicle or something like that). Hard on tyres though. Sharp rocks. Slashed the sidewall on one but didn't go down, probably just the rubber.

Hey Plas,
Yer it is a bit pricey buddy, Done it a few times now and the last time about 18 months ago it was $75 / vehicle.
But it's a great drive and would pay it again i reckon. Not something you do every day.
Might have to check out Warraweena though @ $8, thats awsome.

Cheers Pete
5th December 2011, 07:18 PM
ova50

Quote:

Originally Posted by wild98

Hey Plas,
Yer it is a bit pricey buddy, Done it a few times now and the last time about 18 months ago it was $75 / vehicle.
But it's a great drive and would pay it again i reckon. Not something you do every day.
Might have to check out Warraweena though @ $8, thats awsome.

Cheers Pete

We done Skytrek about 4 weeks back. Still $75 a vehicle.
Cheers Daryl
5th December 2011, 07:40 PM
belzi82

Both those places are now added to my must do list!! They look amazing!!
5th December 2011, 07:57 PM
Woof

Always wanted to do it but have not got there yet..
8th December 2011, 09:47 PM
wildgu6

Quote:

Originally Posted by belzi82

Both those places are now added to my must do list!! They look amazing!!

Another good one Bel, Glass gorge at Blinman (Flinders Ranges SA), maps and keys from Alpanna station (Blinman) $55 i think it was, as good as Skytrek with no boring bits, but Skytrek has the better views.
8th December 2011, 09:50 PM
wildgu6

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Dogman

Always wanted to do it but have not got there yet..

If you do get there buddy, make sure you PM me when your going....
14th January 2012, 05:39 PM
mudrick

skytrek has changed slightly, bit of a write up on it on the web, something to do with land royalties and costs etc.look into it, as one of the steep sections is now bypassed.
16th January 2012, 10:13 PM
wildgu6

Quote:

Originally Posted by mudrick

skytrek has changed slightly, bit of a write up on it on the web, something to do with land royalties and costs etc.look into it, as one of the steep sections is now bypassed.

Thanks buddy, might have to have a gander, the steep sections where the best part for wheelin,
16th January 2012, 10:18 PM
TimE

I've done it 3 times over the past 5 years and as a 4wd challenge it is OK if you are new to 4wding. However, for the money I would be disappointed if that was my main reason for doing it. The views and scenery are what does it for me, but at $70 per vehicle I don't think I'll be going back. First 2 trips were $45, and I split the last trip with a mate, $35.
17th January 2012, 05:08 PM
wildgu6

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimE

I've done it 3 times over the past 5 years and as a 4wd challenge it is OK if you are new to 4wding. However, for the money I would be disappointed if that was my main reason for doing it. The views and scenery are what does it for me, but at $70 per vehicle I don't think I'll be going back. First 2 trips were $45, and I split the last trip with a mate, $35.

Yer Tim X2 mate, my first time wheelin was skytrek and it was a buzzzz, and was as you said $45, been twice since, last trip was $75, getting a bit pricey but is still a great day out, theres a shooting range for the young fella while we have a few bevys i meen a bite to eat and plenty of top views and tracks. Would still do it again and recomend anyone who hasnt done it to do it.
18th January 2012, 06:20 PM
Chaz

It seems that the owners of Willow Springs aren’t going to renew their lease on The Bunkers Block, so Skytrek will most likely be re-directed away from the Loves Mine Range. I’m not sure when, but chances are that new operators will take on the Loves Mine Range track over Mt Caernarvon.
8th September 2013, 09:42 AM
Chaz

The when is now! The old track to Mt Caernarvon is now open again with a new section to complete a loop solely on the Bunkers Conservation Reserve. At this stage it's only open on long weekends and for booking of 10 or more vehicles, but that could change in the future. Cost is $60/vehicle.
www.caernarvontrack.com
8th September 2013, 02:06 PM
Cuppa

MrsTea & I did Skytrek a couple of years ago with friends in their motorhome.

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...2013/09/47.jpg

Cuppa
8th September 2013, 04:44 PM
Stropp

Back when I was younger we used to go all up through there and it was free, just tell the owners, same as wilpena pound, free to go but was relatively cheap to camp there.