Paul Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 Just back from a weekend in the Bendleby & Hungry Ranges, about 400km North of Adelaide. I was there for a very short day late last year, on my way back from a trip to the Flinders and resolved to go back again and experience some of the harder tracks. This is a sheep property that has opened up to 4wdrivers, and provides camping facilities and about 100km of varying track, from gentle tours to puckering climbs and descents. We left Adelaide just before lunch on Friday and easily made the distance by 5pm. Camp was set up and the barbie was sizzling before it was completely dark. All day Saturday was spent exploring the tougher tracks, none of which were beyond the 'fender in the dry, although ground clearance was tested in a couple of spots. Some of the shaley climbs were very slippery as well as steep but my new rear Maxidrive saw us up all of them without any fuss. The front locker wasn't required at any stage, but that might have been different if there was any rain about. The weather was perfect, the steaks superb and the red wine (Barossa of course) sublime. What more could anyone want? Some pictures for your amusement: A brilliant campsite, sheltered and with a ready supply of wood (provided by the owners): An idea of the area: Excellent views: This track was called 'The Ridgetop', I've no idea why. A couple of the climbs, as always, the photos don't do the steepness justice: If you're ever touring SA and want to visit the Flinders, I'd reccomend looking a little South as well. There's some beautiful country there to be explored. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cols110 Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 Very nice mate, it certainly looks like a nice place to visit and have a few beers. Mum and Dad have a new camping trailer that they wanted to try out in the Flinders, but are now heading to Lightning Ridge instead for a couple of weeks over Easter with some friends, and will probably head to the Flinders later in the year or earlier next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR90 Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 Gosh, you guys have got it made. Wonderful country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 looks fantastic mate. Very jealous. Reminds me a bit of the Entire Valley area in the NT, only about 1500km further north of there ! BTW, Have you aquired your new trailing arms yet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted April 16, 2006 Author Share Posted April 16, 2006 BTW, Have you aquired your new trailing arms yet ? Did you miss this post Rick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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