FLINDERS RANGES

1. TRIP INFORMATION

Summary

Dates: March 30th to 2nd of April 2018 Easter long weekend

Duration: 4 Days

Trip Cost: $795.00 Per vehicle

Where: Flinders Ranges

Degree of difficulty: Moderate to Advanced

Accommodation: Quorn Caravan Park & Peterborough Caravan Park
Fees: Included (Caravan parks, Track & National Parks)

Approximate Distance: 1000km including 4wd tracks

Trip Details

Flinders Ranges trip covers the surrounding areas of central Flinders Ranges South Australia. As this a National Park, there are no dogs allowed.

We invite you to join us on our Flinders Trek driving experience; If you have never explored the Flinders Ranges then you are in for a real treat. You will learn about correct tyre pressures, driving techniques and some basic recoveries. This is a great learning experience as well as being enjoyable and safe. Each evening we return to base camp and prepare for the next day fun. This trip is suitable for four wheel drive vehicles only and Caravans or Campers of any type are welcome.

If you don’t have a UHF radio then we have loan units available. We will also provide all the recovery gear that you will need for the trip and a First Aid kit to help lighten the load.

Friday: We depart Quorn Caravan Park for a full day of fun at the Argadells, where I will introduce you to the owners Malcolm and Judy Duet. From here we will explore the northern side of the property and its many spectacular views. Tracks range from basic bush tracks to tracks that will challenge you and your vehicle, but don’t worry, I will be there to help you along the way.

Saturday: We leave camp and head towards Rawnsley Park were we will continue our 4wd experience. This property will take your breath away as we are four wheel driving at Arkepena Station. Then back to camp for another relaxing evening.

Sunday: We depart camp for a full day of fun at Horse shoe Rim. There are many tracks to explore so be prepared to be blown away when we are on top of the tallest peak in the area Mt. Stokes. We will head back to camp to pack up and make our journey Peterborough for the next leg of the adventure.

Monday: Our last day will be spent exploring Willangi Bush Escapes property. Willangi has some awesome 4wd tracks and even more spectacular views. After a fun filled day we will head back to camp to pack upe for the journey back home.

Note: To take advantage of the full 4 days, it is suggested that you are packed and ready to go on the Thursday straight after work, or if you can knock off early, even better. Quorn is approximately 3.5hr (336km) drive from Adelaide and I will be leaving Thursday after noon if you would like to follow me. Please let me know what your expected arrival will be so I can book your site.

2. TERRAIN/ TRACK/ DIFFICULTY

Terrain type, Track type, Degree of difficulty which will be encountered during a trip.	Scenic/ Easy	Moderate/ Advanced	Hard/ Extreme
Sand Driving	x
Winding Bush Tracks	x	x
Gravel Roads, Out Back Tracks	x	x
Rocky Terrain	x	x	x
Ascents/ Descents	x	x	x
Mud Driving	x	x
Water Crossings	x	x

Note: X indicates the types of terrain, Tracks and Degree of difficulty encountered.

3. TRIP RATING

SCENIC: Limited 4 wheel driving / Bitumen & Dirt roads / Lookouts, flora and fauna / other points of interest.

EASY: Mainly dirt tracks, roads / Some 4 wheel driving / Easy inclines or declines.

MODERATE: Bush tracks / Beach terrain / Inclines, Declines, Side slopes / Muddy areas or Soft sand / Water crossings.

HARD: Rough terrain / Steep Inclines, declines, Side slopes / Possible deep creek crossings / Possible recoveries by towing, snatching or winching.

Is the trip likely to involve or demand any of the following?	Yes / No	Detail
Remote area travel	No
Long distance between fuel stops	No	Fuel available at Quorn or surrounding areas
Limited water availability	No
This trip is suitable for AWD vehicles	No
Travel outside mobile phone coverage	Yes/ See Note	Possibly no coverage for certain providers.
On-road trailers, camper trailers and caravans	Yes	Base camp in caravan parks
Off-road trailers, camper trailers and caravans	Yes

Note: A Sat Phone is available for emergency calls only.

4. RECOMMENDED VEHICLE PREPARATION AND EQUIPMENT

Minimum Equipment requirements, each vehicle should be equipped with	Recommended	Mandatory
Long Handled Shovel	Yes/ See Note	Yes
Water Blind	Not Required
Air Compressor and Tyre Pressure guage	Yes/ See Note
Sand Flag	Not required	No

Note: If you wish to purchase the underlined products, please contact us prior to the trip

CLOSING DATE / MAXIMUM NUMBERS

This trip is limited to the following number of vehicles	10 Vehicles
Closing Date	2 weeks prior to departure

MINIMUM VEHICLE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT

Additional equipment for the trip	Recommended	Mandatory
UHF Radio	Yes
Rated front and rear Recovery Points	Yes
Snatch Strap	See Note
Cable Dampner	See Note
Rated Shackles	See Note
Spare Tyre	Yes	Yes
First Aid Kit	Yes
Fire Extinguisher	Yes/ See Note

Note: All recovery equipment supplied. Loan UHFs available. Handheld UHF are satisfactory but not ideal. Please advise us ASAP if you require a loan UHF radio so a loan unit can be arranged.
If you which to purchase the underlined products, please contact us prior to the trip

EXTRA INFORMATION:

Quorn Caravan Park:

Phone: +61 8 8648 6206
Email: info@quorncaravanpark.com.au

Welcome to Argadells Homestead

An historic working sheep property set amongst 32 square kilometres of spectacular scenery, just 28 kilometres north of Quorn on the Arden Vale Road. Nestled between Warren Gorge and Buckaringa Gorge, Argadells offers the perfect location for a getaway in some of the best scenery anywhere in the Flinders Ranges.

The calm of the Australian bush immediately hits you as you turn onto the road into Argadells. There is a sense of timelessness that massages your subconscious telling it to slow down and relax. Soon the body catches up as you sit back and take in the views and sounds of Argadells.
Whether you stay for a day or a week, you can’t help but feel the pace of your life slowing to the natural rhythms of the environment around you.
Its peaceful and awe-inspiring landscape of rugged mountain ranges, river red gum lined gorges and ever changing colours both humble and inspire. Wildlife is abundant with kangaroos, yellow footed rock wallabies, lizards, emus and wedge-tailed eagles are common sights.
With its spectacular gorges, Mount Arden and natural springs Argadells property is ideal for bush Camping, bush walking and Four Wheel driving. If you are looking for a quiet, relaxing, working property accommodation within four hours drive of Adelaide and also wish to enjoy the Flinders Ranges scenery then this is one place you must keep on your list.

Horseshoe Rim 4wd Adventure Track

This 4WD track runs around the rim of the Horseshoe Range. There are two loop tracks, one for intermediate and one for experienced 4 wheel drivers. Magnificent views of the Flinders Ranges from Mt Remarkable in the South to Wilpena Pound in the north. Lookouts along the way provide many spectacular photo opportunities. A highlight is the challenging section to the top of Mt Stokes – the highest point in the Horseshoe Range.

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