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Title: Guided Full Day 4wd Trip - Mt. Caernarvon
Post by: JCOJ on April 09, 2018, 01:33:21 PM
Mt. Caernarvon Track

Caernarvon Track is the highest self drive 4WD track in the Northern Flinders Ranges and located on The Bunkers Conservation Reserve.
The 4WD track takes you to the top of Mt Caernarvon (931m) and provides spectacular 360 degree views of the Flinders Ranges.
Four other lookouts provide far reaching views of The Bunkers Conservation Reserve and the surrounding countryside.
   
 You will be supplied with an informative guide that details;
  - Points of interest
  - Native animals of The Bunkers Conservation Reserve
  - Geological information
  - Vegetation of The Bunkers Conservation Reserve
  - Historic sites

The Caernarvon Track is on one of the most rugged sections of the Flinders Ranges.
  - Ascend and descend rugged mountain ranges
  - Discover scenic valleys and gorges
  - Cross through tree lined creeks

Difficulty Level: Medium

Things You Should Know:
-   Trip Leader: We will let you know who the trip leader is closer to the time
-   Limit of 10 vehicles + Trip Leader.  You can nominate yourself to go on this trip by saying so below.
-   Departing Saturday from Rawnsley entrance road at 8.45am for an 9am departure
-   We will be using UHF 21
-   $60 track fee payable upon arrival at the Ranger’s office
-   High clearance 4wd’s with low range and with AT (all terrain) tyres with LT (light truck) construction – passenger rated tyres just don’t survive!
-   You will need an air compressor to air up your tyres at completion of track
-   This is a full day tour so you will need to bring your morning tea and lunch with you

Participants:
1) StevenB
2) shrek4
3) Bookleaf
4) Wazza999
5) tonyo
Title: Re: Guided Full Day 4wd Trip - Mt. Caernarvon
Post by: MrCruza on April 11, 2018, 01:06:02 AM
Haven't done this one so count me in. :cheers:
Title: Re: Guided Full Day 4wd Trip - Mt. Caernarvon
Post by: StevenB on April 29, 2018, 08:17:50 AM
put us down for this one
Title: Re: Guided Full Day 4wd Trip - Mt. Caernarvon
Post by: shrek4 on April 29, 2018, 07:26:54 PM
Count us in
Title: Re: Guided Full Day 4wd Trip - Mt. Caernarvon
Post by: Bookleaf on June 24, 2018, 01:50:25 PM
Add Bookleaf to the list please
Title: Re: Guided Full Day 4wd Trip - Mt. Caernarvon
Post by: Wazza999 on July 13, 2018, 09:05:40 AM
Add Wazza999 please.
Title: Re: Guided Full Day 4wd Trip - Mt. Caernarvon
Post by: tonyo on December 12, 2018, 09:28:23 AM
Tonyo, count us in looking forward to trip.
Title: Re: Guided Full Day 4wd Trip - Mt. Caernarvon
Post by: MrCruza on March 20, 2019, 06:55:50 PM
Haven't done this one so count me in. :cheers:

On second thoughts, I HAVE done this one (it's mainly the old Skytrek and a VERY good and scenic drive) so I'll drop out of this one and do one of the others.
Title: Re: Guided Full Day 4wd Trip - Mt. Caernarvon
Post by: MrCruza on April 21, 2019, 02:32:05 PM
Ended up doing this brilliant trip led by JCOJ :)  Wonderful place.

Title: Re: Guided Full Day 4wd Trip - Mt. Caernarvon
Post by: JCOJ on April 22, 2019, 03:23:36 PM
Awesome photo MrCruza!!