I have always wanted to do the Border Track, will try and be one of the first groups on the track when it opens. We will drive to one of the camp grounds ( possibly Pine Hut) on the Friday ready to be on the track when it opens in the morning. we will spend 2 days on the Border Track which should be a fairly easy pace. Drive back to Melbourne on the Monday

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  • Dave

  • Dave (Stoops) I have mechanic skills Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 4 trips) Premium Member

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (30-Mar-2017 21:47)
    Triton (2016 Triton)
    • 31" Tyres
    • Winch
  • Steve

  • Steve (80_Steve)

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (30-Mar-2017 17:44)
    80 Series 1HDT (1992 Landcruiser)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch
  • Andrew

  • Andrew (whipit) I am first-aid qualified Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 5 trips)

    GOING
    Myself onlyChecked-In (29-Mar-2017 16:10)
    3.0 Diesel STX Navara (2012 Navara)
    • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch
  • Matthew

  • Matthew (discomatt) I am first-aid qualified I have mechanic skills Trip Leader - Level 1 (Completed over 7 trips)

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    Driver + 1 AdultChecked-In (29-Mar-2017 17:42)
    V8 discovery with a couple of modds (1996 Discovery)
    • 33" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch
  • Francois

  • Francois (JABS) I am first-aid qualified

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    Driver + 1 AdultChecked-In (30-Mar-2017 14:20)
    Bokkie (2020 Pajero GLS)
    • 30" Tyres
    • Rear Diff Lock
  • Nathan Byrne

  • Nathan Byrne (Nkkkeb)

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    Driver + 1 Adult + 3 ChildrenChecked-In (30-Mar-2017 12:22)
    Nissan Navara STX V6 Diesel (2013 Navara)
    • 33" Tyres, 3" Lifted
    • Rear Diff Lock
    • Winch
  • James

  • James (Axis)


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    NS Pajero (2007 Pajero)
    • 32" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch
  • Andrew

  • Andrew (McDUX)


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    MCDUX TRUX (2013 Colorado)
    • 30" Tyres, 2" Lifted
    • Winch

Jono
Jono (Varangian)
Is a dune / sand flag a requirement out here?
02 Feb 2017
Berk
Berk (bjm74)
Are you planning on starting around Serviceton/Telopea Downs? Lived in Kaniva for a couple of years so know that area well. Won't be able to make this trip but there's a fair bit of fun to be had along that track and especially when you get up in the Big Desert area and some of those sand dunes are a challenge!
02 Feb 2017
Steve
Steve (80_Steve)
I've been keen to do Border Tk for ages too...should be a cracker trip! I'm keen to hear more @Berk!
02 Feb 2017
Dave
Trip Leader Dave (Stoops) Premium Member
Berk (bjm74) wrote: Are you planning on starting around Serviceton/Telopea Downs? Lived in Kaniva for a couple of years so know that area well. Won't be able to make this trip but there's a fair bit of fun to be had along that track and especially when you get up in the Big Desert area and some of those sand dunes are a challenge!
We will starting up near Pinnaroo and heading south which is the only way yo can go on that part of the Border Track.
02 Feb 2017
Dave
Trip Leader Dave (Stoops) Premium Member
Welcome aboard Thurstain, lets see if we can get it done this time.
02 Feb 2017
Dave
Trip Leader Dave (Stoops) Premium Member
Welcome Jono and Steve.
02 Feb 2017
Dave
Trip Leader Dave (Stoops) Premium Member
Jono (Varangian) wrote: Is a dune / sand flag a requirement out here?
I don't think a sand flag is a must, if you have one bring it. The border track is one way so there shouldn't be anyone coming the other way, I have one and I will have it with me so if we go into an area where it's needed I'll be up front so that should be good enough.
02 Feb 2017
John
John (Disco_Johnsy)
Dave (Stoops) wrote:
Jono (Varangian) wrote: Is a dune / sand flag a requirement out here?
I don't think a sand flag is a must, if you have one bring it. The border track is one way so there shouldn't be anyone coming the other way, I have one and I will have it with me so if we go into an area where it's needed I'll be up front so that should be good enough.
Sounds good mate
02 Feb 2017
Dave
Trip Leader Dave (Stoops) Premium Member
Contact details
02 Feb 2017
Berk
Berk (bjm74)
I dug up a couple of photos from April 2 years ago when I took a spin in the Pajero up the Border Track from the Serviceton end. I put it on Imgur here http://imgur.com/a/U5Oqp (hopefully this works).

Sounds like a great trip Dave - wish I had the time I'd love to join in!
02 Feb 2017
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
Dave (Stoops) wrote: Welcome aboard Thurstain, lets see if we can get it done this time.
Yes let's hope it goes ahead this time!! Still have to confirm leave but should be ok
02 Feb 2017
Peter Richardson
Peter Richardson (Richo)
wow, take your eye of the ball for 30 seconds you miss out, have a great trip guys
02 Feb 2017
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
Considering they would have just opened the track... how busy would it be? Am I right in assuming that there might be a few groups trying to be "first in"?
03 Feb 2017
Alex
Alex (TEQ-80) Premium Member
Fees to pay as you go in too, $10.00 on an honesty system. We did it late last year and all self-registered, of course, just as well, over the 1st dune there were 2 lovely lady Park Rangers waiting to check our rego details.........
03 Feb 2017
Mien And Jack
Mien and Jack (DutchDuo)
Have fun Dave!!! It's a shame we can't join...we will be on our way to Alice Aprings then...
03 Feb 2017
Sean
Sean (Sean32)
Peter Richardson (Richo) wrote: wow, take your eye of the ball for 30 seconds you miss out, have a great trip guys
I'm in the same boat as you. Maybe if there's a lot of extra interest we can run 2 trips as I've done it twice before
03 Feb 2017
Matthew
Matthew (discomatt)
Ah bugger, go out for one night and work first thing in the morning and its full, GRRRR, any chance on extending numbers? its a really easy drive with big camp grounds and up to 8 or 9 would be easy to manage...
Just putting it out there :-)
03 Feb 2017
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
Last time Dave tried to organise this, like this time, there was a lot of interest initially and then everyone cancelled and we ended up only being 2 vehicles (so we went elsewhere), so I am sure if you keep your eyes peeled some spots might become available.
03 Feb 2017
Dave
Trip Leader Dave (Stoops) Premium Member
Matthew (discomatt) wrote: Ah bugger, go out for one night and work first thing in the morning and its full, GRRRR, any chance on extending numbers? its a really easy drive with big camp grounds and up to 8 or 9 would be easy to manage...
Just putting it out there :-)
Yep going to stretch it out to 8
03 Feb 2017
Matthew
Matthew (discomatt)
When, when, when??? do it now !! do it now !!!
03 Feb 2017
Dave
Trip Leader Dave (Stoops) Premium Member
Max vehicles
03 Feb 2017
Dave
Trip Leader Dave (Stoops) Premium Member
Matthew (discomatt) wrote: When, when, when??? do it now !! do it now !!!
Get on there Mat
03 Feb 2017
Matthew
Matthew (discomatt)
On it, grouse can't wait to get back out to moderate desert area, just love any part of remote Aus. Not that its really remote but its as close as it gets in Vic
03 Feb 2017
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Bought a puppy, so won't be able to attend this one! Have fun.
01 Mar 2017
Antony
Antony (Peloza79) Premium Member
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Won't be able to get time
Off work
01 Mar 2017
Dave
Trip Leader Dave (Stoops) Premium Member
Thurstain (Tcm9669) wrote: WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Bought a puppy, so won't be able to attend this one! Have fun.
That's the best excuse I've ever heard, shame you can't come will catch up on the tracks another time.
01 Mar 2017
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
Dave (Stoops) wrote:
Thurstain (Tcm9669) wrote: WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Bought a puppy, so won't be able to attend this one! Have fun.
That's the best excuse I've ever heard, shame you can't come will catch up on the tracks another time.
Yeah, I really wanted to do it especially after last time failed but no dogs are allowed in there since it's a NP.. which is a shame! and can't leave her with my parents as they are going to be away
02 Mar 2017
Mien And Jack
Mien and Jack (DutchDuo)
Tempting...but the FJ is not quit ready yet...
03 Mar 2017
Dave
Trip Leader Dave (Stoops) Premium Member
Mien En Jack (DutchDuo) wrote: Tempting...but the FJ is not quit ready yet...
Either is the Jeep, blew up the power steering pump a few weeks ago and only just got a replacement today. Should get it up and running tomorrow providing nothing else goes wrong and I don't break anything on Ellis Track next week.
03 Mar 2017
Mien And Jack
Mien and Jack (DutchDuo)
Bloody Jeep..how inconsiderate to break something again ;)
We still have HT tyres....not ideal...
03 Mar 2017
Dave
Trip Leader Dave (Stoops) Premium Member
Na I wouldn't do desert tracks on road tyres, not strong enough.
03 Mar 2017
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
I'm back in! Yes!

Talked to my parents and they are actually going to be back from their holiday couple days before we leave so the puppy is staying with them!

Lucky I didn't miss my spot. Me and Anastasia can't wait.
04 Mar 2017
Dave
Trip Leader Dave (Stoops) Premium Member
We all need to get a vehicle pass go to the link.
https://forms.business.gov.au/smartforms/servlet/SmartForm.html?formCode=ParksParkPass
Also I checked out Pine Hut Soak and looks like we may have to pre book at $12 per vehicle is everyone cool with the costs.
06 Mar 2017
Steve
Steve (80_Steve)
Dave (Stoops) wrote: We all need to get a vehicle pass go to the link.
https://forms.business.gov.au/smartforms/servlet/SmartForm.html?formCode=ParksParkPass
Also I checked out Pine Hut Soak and looks like we may have to pre book at $12 per vehicle is everyone cool with the costs.
It doesn't display well on my phone...so do we need a 2 month pass minimum? Is Pine Hut the only place we need to pay to camp?
06 Mar 2017
Dave
Trip Leader Dave (Stoops) Premium Member
Yes just 2 month holiday pass
06 Mar 2017
Francois
Francois (JABS)
I found the following earlier - seems to be a single entry pass?
https://www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/Find-a-Park/Browse-by-region/Murray-River/ngarkat-conservation-park/booking/vehicle-entry-fees

Can also book online for the night at Pine Soak Hut:
https://www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/booking/details#/accom/73211
06 Mar 2017
Dave
Trip Leader Dave (Stoops) Premium Member
Yes pine hut is the only camp, so you are looking at $40 vehicle pass and $12 camping per vehicle
06 Mar 2017
Matthew
Matthew (discomatt)
You can pay for Pine hut at the entry into the camp ground and from memory no need to pre book
06 Mar 2017
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
I'm pretty sure you can sign up and pay onsite before you go into the national park, pretty sure it's $10 per vehicle. Not sure about camp.. But let us know what dates were camping at pine hut so I can book.
06 Mar 2017
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
This article was published 22nd Feb this year so pretty recent.. As it says in "staying there" section you can pay before entry, no need for a 2 months pass.

https://www.4x4australia.com.au/explore/sa/1702/ngarkat-conservation-park-sa
06 Mar 2017
Dave
Trip Leader Dave (Stoops) Premium Member
Thurstain (Tcm9669) wrote: I'm pretty sure you can sign up and pay onsite before you go into the national park, pretty sure it's $10 per vehicle. Not sure about camp.. But let us know what dates were camping at pine hut so I can book.
31st march you can pay at the camp site, I tried to book online but won't allow it unless you have an entry permit number.
06 Mar 2017
Dave
Trip Leader Dave (Stoops) Premium Member
Looks to me that the cheapest is the holiday pass at $40
06 Mar 2017
Dave
Trip Leader Dave (Stoops) Premium Member
Thurstain (Tcm9669) wrote: This article was published 22nd Feb this year so pretty recent.. As it says in "staying there" section you can pay before entry, no need for a 2 months pass.

https://www.4x4australia.com.au/explore/sa/1702/ngarkat-conservation-park-sa
That article is by 4x4,Australia go to the link I put up which is Parks SA. Everything I read on the actual Park web site says $40 for a 2 month pass
06 Mar 2017
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
https://www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/Find-a-Park/Browse-by-region/Murray-River/ngarkat-conservation-park/booking/vehicle-entry-fees

$10 per day here.
06 Mar 2017
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
If we're going to be in the park Friday Saturday Sunday and Monday... Might as well get 2 months pass!

I'm happy to get the 2 months pass if it'll. Make everything easier and let me book Campsite and everything in advance.

Where will we be staying when doing border track? Any Campsites that need booking? Or will we be bush camping?
06 Mar 2017
Dave
Trip Leader Dave (Stoops) Premium Member
Yeah you are right it is $10 entry but can't find how long that covers you for. We will be in the park for at least 2 days maybe 3 but the second night will probably be Red Bluff which is in Victoria
06 Mar 2017
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
Ok, so I called the number on that page 08 8580 1800 and asked her about the $10 entry fee. She said it's a one entry fee and should cover us for the period that we are in there. The $10 looks like it's a PER ENTRY charge, not per day. She said when you book, in the Date section select your date of entry (I think for us will be 1st April) and that should cover us.

Also from what she said, this is now ONLINE ONLY as of Jan - she said there are no facilities up there anymore for us to sign in before entry. However we can go to Berri info center and pay there if we wish to (as per their website)
07 Mar 2017
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
Dave, can you please post a basic itinerary for the trip so we know roughly the dates etc so we can book everything right?
07 Mar 2017
Dave
Trip Leader Dave (Stoops) Premium Member
Sorry I thought I had posted this in general discussion but instead it was a pm to Francois
, I don't like to plan a trip like this down to every turn and stop, it's not how I roll as I like "play it by ear" but a rough plan is. Day 1 Calder Park - Sea Lake for lunch - Pinnaroo to fuel up - camp at Pine Hut Soak Day 2 Border Track - probably camp at Red Bluff or somewhere on the Border Track. Day 3 Border Track - I'm thinking of checking out some camps in Wail State Park which is the East end of Big Desert Day 4 Look around Wail and make our way home. Of course plans can change due to breakdowns, recoveries or just having too much fun to leave a certain spot.
07 Mar 2017
Dave
Trip Leader Dave (Stoops) Premium Member
Pine Hut Soak is inside the park so we will be entering the park on 31st March
07 Mar 2017
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
Yeah I understand and I don't expect a turn by turn plan.. No point in that as things change anyway. Just rough dates for booking.

So I'll book Campsite and park entry for 31 March. No worries. Looking forward to it.
07 Mar 2017
Matthew
Matthew (discomatt)
You don't need to book camp sites, Pine hut is the only camp site that has fees, there is a honesty box and registration area just out of the camp ground, as far as a Park pass goes I will get Saturday and Sunday and that will cover it as far as I am concerned.
07 Mar 2017
Andrew
Andrew (whipit)
thanks the updates ,links and info fellas I've booked camp and entry... can't wait I'm chomping at the bit!
07 Mar 2017
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
Matthew (discomatt) wrote: You don't need to book camp sites, Pine hut is the only camp site that has fees, there is a honesty box and registration area just out of the camp ground, as far as a Park pass goes I will get Saturday and Sunday and that will cover it as far as I am concerned.
So will you get 2 pass entries? The lady on the phone said one entry should do it for 2 days.
Buy I hope she's right. Don't need a fine because I was misinformed.
07 Mar 2017
Dave
Trip Leader Dave (Stoops) Premium Member
Matthew (discomatt) wrote: You don't need to book camp sites, Pine hut is the only camp site that has fees, there is a honesty box and registration area just out of the camp ground, as far as a Park pass goes I will get Saturday and Sunday and that will cover it as far as I am concerned.
Hey Mat, I just read on the Park web site that Parks SA are taking out the honesty boxes and you must book online now.
07 Mar 2017
Matthew
Matthew (discomatt)
OK will pre book, last time there was only a couple of years ago but I guess to many were rorting the system.
See you Saturday Dave, playing winch bitch, hope the weather plays nice!!
07 Mar 2017
Steve
Steve (80_Steve)
Hey Thurstain, how do you pay the $10 fee online? I don't recall that option being there...

EDIT: Ahhhh it's at the other link you posted.
07 Mar 2017
Dave
Trip Leader Dave (Stoops) Premium Member
When you book the camp site it gives you the option to buy the vehicle entry
07 Mar 2017
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
Yeah everything is on the link I posted, you can book entry and camp.

I'll book everything tomorrow for 31st March.
07 Mar 2017
Dave
Trip Leader Dave (Stoops) Premium Member
Matthew (discomatt) wrote: OK will pre book, last time there was only a couple of years ago but I guess to many were rorting the system.
See you Saturday Dave, playing winch bitch, hope the weather plays nice!!
Weather looks like it will be ok. I might have to call on you to run my winch out don't want to break anything so I won't be shy to winch
08 Mar 2017
Matthew
Matthew (discomatt)
goal 1, no damage, no breakages. I personally don't understand people that do hard tracks and say they had a great day and bent this and broke that.
Happy to spot and run winches for who ever needs it. Will be a cracker of a day
08 Mar 2017
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
Winching? I thought this was a medium trip lol. Although I have brand spanking new muddies... Just installed them and haven't even driven on them yet (except from shop to home) .... So might dig myself a couple times.
08 Mar 2017
Dave
Trip Leader Dave (Stoops) Premium Member
Thurstain (Tcm9669) wrote: Winching? I thought this was a medium trip lol. Although I have brand spanking new muddies... Just installed them and haven't even driven on them yet (except from shop to home) .... So might dig myself a couple times.
Na there won't by any winching on border Track, Mat and I were talking about Ellis Track which we are doing this Saturday
08 Mar 2017
Matthew
Matthew (discomatt)
Not this trip mate, a private trip to Ellis Track this Saturday, no winching will be needed for Border track, it is a easy trip and only turns medium if you want to tackle some harder lines up some of the sand dunes or if your silly enough to tackle the bog holes at the southern end after rain which also have bypass tracks
08 Mar 2017
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
Oh sorry.. Missed the "see you Saturday" bit. Found it a bit strange you guys talking about not breaking anything on this trip haha! Should be an easy cruise for border track.

Well have fun, and don't break anything on Ellis! As I have leave booked for border track and don't want to be disappointed again :)

I saw the video from Georges Ellis track.. Bloody hell some serious damage done on there!
08 Mar 2017
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
I have booked Friday 31st March Park Entry and Pine Hut Soak - $22 in total. Hopefully that'll cover it.

I would recommend everyone to book the campsite ASAP as it says that camp site only allows 12 vehicles and this trip alone, has 8 vehicles.
09 Mar 2017
Andrew
Andrew (whipit)
Thurstain (Tcm9669) wrote: I have booked Friday 31st March Park Entry and Pine Hut Soak - $22 in total. Hopefully that'll cover it.

I would recommend everyone to book the campsite ASAP as it says that camp site only allows 12 vehicles and this trip alone, has 8 vehicles.
I've done the same
09 Mar 2017
Matthew
Matthew (discomatt)
booked
09 Mar 2017
Dave
Trip Leader Dave (Stoops) Premium Member
Booked
09 Mar 2017
Steve
Steve (80_Steve)
Booked
09 Mar 2017
Francois
Francois (JABS)
Booked
10 Mar 2017
Nathan Byrne
Nathan Byrne (Nkkkeb)
Booked
10 Mar 2017
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
1 week, 2 days left.. but who's counting haha.
22 Mar 2017
Dave
Trip Leader Dave (Stoops) Premium Member
Yeah looking forward to it now but just a few days ago my front diff was out of my Jeep. All good now tho, just changing the rear brakes on the weekend and changing the engine oil and will be all ready.
22 Mar 2017
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
Was the from the locker issue you had on ellis?

Mine is all done. New tyres, new oil + filter, new fuel filter, new air filter, fridge cable was giving me issues but should be fixed now HOPEFULLY. Might try to install intercooler and LED headlights on the weekend but see how I go...

Also bought a front locker, but no way I'll fit it in time for this trip. I think a drinking and drug addiction would be cheaper than 4wding addiction LOL
22 Mar 2017
Jono
Jono (Varangian)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason: Sorry I forgot about the trip until Dave emailed me. I have to be at the footy next weekend. Apologies for late withdrawal hopefully someone else comes in over the next week.
25 Mar 2017
Callym
Callym (My Nav123)
WITHDRAWN from Trip - Reason:
25 Mar 2017
Matthew
Matthew (discomatt)
Not sure if it has been mentioned in previous posts, couldn't be bothered to re read all of them but please remember there is no fresh fruit, veg or salad allowed across the border into SA. There are bins and vehicle inspectors at the border and big fines for doing the wrong thing...
We will be able to stock up with fresh food at Pinnaroo .
Looking forward to the weekend.
28 Mar 2017
Andrew
Andrew (whipit)
Thanks Matt! didn't even think of that had planned on taking fresh stuff so you've saved me... are we taking firewood or planing on collecting out there?
29 Mar 2017
Steve
Steve (80_Steve)
Yeah thanks Matt!! Great pickup! I was going to ask the same question about firewood Andrew...
29 Mar 2017
Steve
Steve (80_Steve)
Atm I'm getting my wheels balanced and rotated and getting a brand new Goodyear Wrangler MTR under warranty! The tread got torn off pretty bad last trip out to Tallarook on Willies Tk...
29 Mar 2017
Dave
Trip Leader Dave (Stoops) Premium Member
Shit I didn't think of the fruit thing either. Thanks Matt. If you want to have a fire best to take it in I think. I have some that I collected on my last trip that was still on the roof when I got home so will bring that.
29 Mar 2017
Matthew
Matthew (discomatt)
We are camping in a magnificent part of the country under a amazing stars , of course we will need a bush TV to sit around and enjoy some coldies and banter.
Is anyone planning on taking their chainsaw?
29 Mar 2017
Dave
Trip Leader Dave (Stoops) Premium Member
Sorry guys just reading on the parks SA site that fires are prohibited until 15th April, if I get a chance I will give them a call to confirm but we should be ok to have a fire the second night at red Bluff as it's in Victoria.
30 Mar 2017
Andrew
Andrew (whipit)
Matthew (discomatt) wrote: We are camping in a magnificent part of the country under a amazing stars , of course we will need a bush TV to sit around and enjoy some coldies and banter.
Is anyone planning on taking their chainsaw?
yeah I'll see if mine fits in, hope we come across some Mallee root
30 Mar 2017
Matthew
Matthew (discomatt)
Should be able to find Mallee roots, last time in Big Desert we found heaps and they make for a great fire.
Speaking of fires I have just done some research and there are no fires allowed until the 15/4 in that area so we have a cold first night. Make sure your not relying on a fire for your cooking or its a cold meal as well...
I will see if our chain saw will fit but its a loooong time since it has been the better half and me without the camper trailer so not sure how everything is going to fit...
30 Mar 2017
Matthew
Matthew (discomatt)
RE fresh fruit and veg, processed produce is allowed so any cut up fruit or bagged salads or lettuce leafs from the supermarket is OK as far as I am aware
30 Mar 2017
Allan
Allan (allanmac) Premium Member
Dave (Stoops) wrote: Sorry guys just reading on the parks SA site that fires are prohibited until 15th April, if I get a chance I will give them a call to confirm but we should be ok to have a fire the second night at red Bluff as it's in Victoria.
Dave you will be fine at Red Bluff for a fire. According to Matt, you are basically doing the same trip we did 2 years ago to the day.

The quarantine station at the border will check your car/fridges etc so dont take the chance thinking you might get through unchecked. Supermarket at Pinaroo is not that good, but will have the basic fruit/veggies.

Hope you all have a great trip and get plenty of pics. Will be interesting to see/hear if any of the big bog holes at the southern end have any water/mud in them. Easily bypassed if they do. With the rain, hopefully the sand wont be too soft.
30 Mar 2017
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
So anything processed should be fine yeah? Like marinated olives, and cans of fruit and vegetables.
30 Mar 2017
Matthew
Matthew (discomatt)
Caned stuff is OK its just fresh produce that could have fruit fly and the like
30 Mar 2017
Dave
Trip Leader Dave (Stoops) Premium Member
http://www.murrayriver.com.au/fruit-fly-free-zone/
List of produce you can and cannot take over the border
30 Mar 2017
Steve
Steve (80_Steve)
What an absolute ripper weekend!!! Thanks all...I loved every minute. It'd be good to catch up with you all again sometime. I hope everyone got home safely. Not looking forward to work tomorrow :-(
03 Apr 2017
Thurstain
Thurstain (Tcm9669) Premium Member
Absolutely loved it. Excellent fun and loved all the dunes.

I'll upload some pictures when I get some time.

Hope to see you again on the tracks.
04 Apr 2017
Dave
Trip Leader Dave (Stoops) Premium Member
i have posted a video of Jess's run up the dune check out out in files for this trip
04 Apr 2017
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TRIP COMPLETED

7 GOING, 3 Interested
11 adults , 3 children (14 in total)
Trip Date
31-Mar-2017 (Fri) to 03-Apr-2017 (Mon)

Meeting Point
Calder park Macca's northbound
9:00 AM (Fri, 31-Mar-2017)

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Dave

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