I have been to Beachport/Robe SA many times and have been wanting to return. I really love what this area has to offer and good memories that bring me back :) This has become an Annual trip that I run .
There is no requirement to stay for full timeframe above. The majority of the tracks would be completed by the Sunday Afternoon.
For those that want to stay longer to just to relax and wind down or the possible explore - the plan is to get some fishing in .
I will be departing Melbourne on the Friday Morning for a Mid afternoon arrival.
To improve visibility and safety whilst sand driving - this trip has a requirement of “ Sand Flags”.
I do recommend the purchase of a quality Fit for purpose Sand flag if possible . I know in the past Sand flags can be home-made too but attaching them securely to the vehicle can be tricky. This is for everyone’s safety and to ensure car insurance compliance - if something was to happen.
PLEASE FIND OWN ACCOMMODATION.
DUE TO THE CURRENT TREND FOR LOCAL TOURISM - ACCOMODATION WILL BE HARD TO FIND . Please ring around and check the SA Parks website for camp site locations
You will have to alternatively choose to select where you want to stay for example self contained cabins but you can be slotted very far from the main group . The sites share shower/toilet blocks.
Do bring recovery gear , shovels and maxtrax for those that have them , also heavy 400 wide x 1 metre rubber conveyor belt sheets seem to work very well in sand - from what we have seen (Wayne’s idea) .
I do recommend your vehicle is mechanically sound so please do check over your vehicle in the weeks leading up to the trip.
Each vehicle should carry a reliable air compressor for Tyre inflation to inflate tyres once off the tracks. All vehicles must have a Sand flag - preferably one that is purchased and sold as a sand flag is with quality mounting . Bushranger, ARB , ATEM , Opposite Lock , TJM , RoadSafe and Kings have sand flags available.
Bring sufficient food , water and drink for your duration however long you may decide to stay. There are local shops nearby such as the Bakery, Cafe and Grocery store. Please do support the local businesses.
We generally have a dinner night at the Beachport pub/Hotel . It’s become a tradition but not sure how and if the Covid restrictions could impact us as a group sitting together . I will need accurate numbers to book our table .
If you want to fish - bring some fishing rods and tackle. No Fishing licence is required.
however please do check size and bag limits.
Some caravan/camping sites allow fire pit/dogs but if it’s summer - there may be summer fire restrictions. We would all have to chip in an buy some firewood to keep the fire pit going .
Requirement
- Electric Winch
- Recovery Gear