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  • #16
    Re: Flinders trip- 2009

    Looks like weekend before Easter.

    Weekend plus monday and tuesday min... with wednesday as a back up day incase things get stretched out.

    If you take mon-thursday off you actually get 10days off due to the Easter break. This means you can do this trip, plus get a day or two to yourself and still do the family thing for Easter.... works for me anyway.

    Rough plan (to be confirmed):

    Saturday 4th- Early start, drive to Quorn and pick up keys, drive to Warren Gorge and complete Mt Arden track which loops back to the gorge for our over night camp.

    Sunday 5th- Travel back roads via Progyis grave, Simmonston ruins and have lunch at the Kanyaka ruins. Take the highway north, then PAR 3 to Nuccaleena mine and camp along the creek bed there.

    Monday 6th- Double back along PAR 3 to Moolooloo station and take PAR 4 and 5 to Patawarta Gap and the Artimore HS ruins. Carry on PAR 4 and time permitting visit Blinman. Camp the night at Wilpena Pound camp ground.

    Tuesday 7th- Willow Springs Station and SkyTrek.... those that want to have the option to return to Adelaide late afternoon... or..another night at Wilpena gives people the option to look around the Pound and the former station.

    I'll follow up with fees/costs/more details later.

    Mick
    [CENTER][B][I][SIZE=1][COLOR=blue]1KZ-TE Turbo Diesel, 5 speed manual, 3.5 inch lift, 265/70/17 Mickey Thompson MTZ, D-Tronic chip, Boost controller, mandrel exhaust, dump pipe, modified intake, ARB steel bar, Magnum winch, Safari snorkel, rear drawers, half cargo barrier, dual batteries, Uniden UHF, Sat Nav, reverse camera, Magellan XL , Tjm bash plates, ARB alloy roof rack, rear telescopic work light and numerous other modifications!!!
    Now with 3BAR MAP sensor & 18PSI Boost![/COLOR][/SIZE][/I][/B][/CENTER]

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    • #17
      Re: Flinders trip- April 2009

      Three people in two vehicles going so far...

      Suitable for carefully driven, standard vehicles. There are chicken tracks around the worst bits (Which would be the larger wash outs/ruts on PAR 4)

      Mick
      [CENTER][B][I][SIZE=1][COLOR=blue]1KZ-TE Turbo Diesel, 5 speed manual, 3.5 inch lift, 265/70/17 Mickey Thompson MTZ, D-Tronic chip, Boost controller, mandrel exhaust, dump pipe, modified intake, ARB steel bar, Magnum winch, Safari snorkel, rear drawers, half cargo barrier, dual batteries, Uniden UHF, Sat Nav, reverse camera, Magellan XL , Tjm bash plates, ARB alloy roof rack, rear telescopic work light and numerous other modifications!!!
      Now with 3BAR MAP sensor & 18PSI Boost![/COLOR][/SIZE][/I][/B][/CENTER]

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      • #18
        Re: Flinders trip- April 2009

        Sounds like a good trip away Mick, put me down as a probably

        Havnt checked with the wife yet but i shouldnt have a problem.

        Probably just me in the car, but i will throw the idea about with a few mates and see if i can get any interest.
        2005 TD GXL Auto

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        • #19
          Re: Flinders trip- April 2009

          Sounds like a good trip away Mick, put me down as a probably
          No worries Lofty. I'm really looking forward to it, hopefully the weather is kind to us.

          Mick
          [CENTER][B][I][SIZE=1][COLOR=blue]1KZ-TE Turbo Diesel, 5 speed manual, 3.5 inch lift, 265/70/17 Mickey Thompson MTZ, D-Tronic chip, Boost controller, mandrel exhaust, dump pipe, modified intake, ARB steel bar, Magnum winch, Safari snorkel, rear drawers, half cargo barrier, dual batteries, Uniden UHF, Sat Nav, reverse camera, Magellan XL , Tjm bash plates, ARB alloy roof rack, rear telescopic work light and numerous other modifications!!!
          Now with 3BAR MAP sensor & 18PSI Boost![/COLOR][/SIZE][/I][/B][/CENTER]

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          • #20
            Re: Flinders trip- April 2009

            Mick,

            Sounds like a great trip, I will run it by a few mates, to see if I can atleast get a fe win the car with me. Put me down as a strong possibility.

            Dave
            Graphite 150 series [B]"Altitude"[/B] - MT ATZ 4-rib ATZ, ARB Delux winch bar, Magnum 9000lb winch, ARB CKMA12 air compressor(with tray) dual battery, LF 240 HID, Waeco 80L fridge, OL 45 lt fridge, ARB Roof Rack and space case, GME 3450 UHF, OME Shocks and Springs, ARB awning, BRC quad diff breather, TG150 gaurd, AMTS bash plates and a wishlist!!

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            • #21
              Re: Flinders trip- April 2009

              I'll get a "Mud Map" together over ther next few days to show the approx route and locations.


              Mick
              [CENTER][B][I][SIZE=1][COLOR=blue]1KZ-TE Turbo Diesel, 5 speed manual, 3.5 inch lift, 265/70/17 Mickey Thompson MTZ, D-Tronic chip, Boost controller, mandrel exhaust, dump pipe, modified intake, ARB steel bar, Magnum winch, Safari snorkel, rear drawers, half cargo barrier, dual batteries, Uniden UHF, Sat Nav, reverse camera, Magellan XL , Tjm bash plates, ARB alloy roof rack, rear telescopic work light and numerous other modifications!!!
              Now with 3BAR MAP sensor & 18PSI Boost![/COLOR][/SIZE][/I][/B][/CENTER]

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              • #22
                Re: Flinders trip- April 2009

                Originally posted by MickL
                Sounds like a good trip away Mick, put me down as a probably
                No worries Lofty. I'm really looking forward to it, hopefully the weather is kind to us.

                Mick
                Me to, any movement on the swag yet?

                Havn't started researching but the one 'pradogxlv6' bought seems tops. Wonder how many orders they need b4 offering a group discount.

                Will send an e-mail tonight.
                2005 TD GXL Auto

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                • #23
                  Re: Flinders trip- April 2009

                  Wonder how many orders they need b4 offering a group discount.
                  My brother is looking for one also, we are going to look around the stores this weekend.. be able to compare apples with apples... I'm not in a hurry... I just bough a scary amount of baby stuff $$$$$$ :shock:

                  Mick
                  [CENTER][B][I][SIZE=1][COLOR=blue]1KZ-TE Turbo Diesel, 5 speed manual, 3.5 inch lift, 265/70/17 Mickey Thompson MTZ, D-Tronic chip, Boost controller, mandrel exhaust, dump pipe, modified intake, ARB steel bar, Magnum winch, Safari snorkel, rear drawers, half cargo barrier, dual batteries, Uniden UHF, Sat Nav, reverse camera, Magellan XL , Tjm bash plates, ARB alloy roof rack, rear telescopic work light and numerous other modifications!!!
                  Now with 3BAR MAP sensor & 18PSI Boost![/COLOR][/SIZE][/I][/B][/CENTER]

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                  • #24
                    Re: Flinders trip- April 2009

                    I put together a bit of a rough map to show the general trip plan. It's not to scale but you get the idea.

                    For a change of scenery the return trip to Adelaide can be taken over Cradock- Orroroo-Jamestown etc



                    Mick
                    [CENTER][B][I][SIZE=1][COLOR=blue]1KZ-TE Turbo Diesel, 5 speed manual, 3.5 inch lift, 265/70/17 Mickey Thompson MTZ, D-Tronic chip, Boost controller, mandrel exhaust, dump pipe, modified intake, ARB steel bar, Magnum winch, Safari snorkel, rear drawers, half cargo barrier, dual batteries, Uniden UHF, Sat Nav, reverse camera, Magellan XL , Tjm bash plates, ARB alloy roof rack, rear telescopic work light and numerous other modifications!!!
                    Now with 3BAR MAP sensor & 18PSI Boost![/COLOR][/SIZE][/I][/B][/CENTER]

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                    • #25
                      Re: Flinders trip- April 2009

                      Ok, dates are locked in... 6th April to 9th April for the trip as listed above.

                      Two vehicles confirmed as going so far.

                      I'm heading home on 10th myself as I want to do a walk at Wilpena Pound (weather permitting)


                      Mick
                      [CENTER][B][I][SIZE=1][COLOR=blue]1KZ-TE Turbo Diesel, 5 speed manual, 3.5 inch lift, 265/70/17 Mickey Thompson MTZ, D-Tronic chip, Boost controller, mandrel exhaust, dump pipe, modified intake, ARB steel bar, Magnum winch, Safari snorkel, rear drawers, half cargo barrier, dual batteries, Uniden UHF, Sat Nav, reverse camera, Magellan XL , Tjm bash plates, ARB alloy roof rack, rear telescopic work light and numerous other modifications!!!
                      Now with 3BAR MAP sensor & 18PSI Boost![/COLOR][/SIZE][/I][/B][/CENTER]

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                      • #26
                        Re: Flinders trip- April 2009

                        Looks like a great trip MickL. My in-laws live in Wilmington, so I just love to go driving around this area whenever we visit. Last time we did the Wilpena, Blinman, Parachilna loop. Might have to try a couple of the routes you have marked. In fact, we're hoping to get down this way again either just before or after the PP 2009 GTG.
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                        • #27
                          Re: Flinders trip- April 2009

                          Looks like a great trip MickL. My in-laws live in Wilmington, so I just love to go driving around this area whenever we visit. Last time we did the Wilpena, Blinman, Parachilna loop. Might have to try a couple of the routes you have marked. In fact, we're hoping to get down this way again either just before or after the PP 2009 GTG.
                          Drop us a PM when you do... I'll use any excuse to get up there I'll meet you somewhere for a beer.
                          [CENTER][B][I][SIZE=1][COLOR=blue]1KZ-TE Turbo Diesel, 5 speed manual, 3.5 inch lift, 265/70/17 Mickey Thompson MTZ, D-Tronic chip, Boost controller, mandrel exhaust, dump pipe, modified intake, ARB steel bar, Magnum winch, Safari snorkel, rear drawers, half cargo barrier, dual batteries, Uniden UHF, Sat Nav, reverse camera, Magellan XL , Tjm bash plates, ARB alloy roof rack, rear telescopic work light and numerous other modifications!!!
                          Now with 3BAR MAP sensor & 18PSI Boost![/COLOR][/SIZE][/I][/B][/CENTER]

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                          • #28
                            Re: Flinders trip- April 2009

                            Originally posted by MickL
                            Looks like a great trip MickL. My in-laws live in Wilmington, so I just love to go driving around this area whenever we visit. Last time we did the Wilpena, Blinman, Parachilna loop. Might have to try a couple of the routes you have marked. In fact, we're hoping to get down this way again either just before or after the PP 2009 GTG.
                            Drop us a PM when you do... I'll use any excuse to get up there I'll meet you somewhere for a beer.
                            Sounds like a plan. I'll be sure to let you know. :wink:
                            [B][SIZE=4]ntp
                            [/SIZE][/B][COLOR=#000040][B][SIZE=1]Love the Outback............. Love my Prado.[/SIZE][/B][/COLOR]
                            [I][SIZE=1][URL="http://i520.photobucket.com/albums/w328/ntpryce/Picture23.png"]My Prado[/URL][/SIZE][/I], [I][SIZE=1][URL="http://i520.photobucket.com/albums/w328/ntpryce/MyExtras.png"]My Extras[/URL][/SIZE][/I]
                            [B]4wdriving First Party[/B][COLOR=#0000ff] - [/COLOR][B][COLOR=#0000ff]dןǝɥ ɹoɟ ןןɐɔ 'sıɥʇ pɐǝɹ uɐɔ noʎ ɟı[/COLOR][/B]

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                            • #29
                              Re: Flinders trip- April 2009

                              Hey Mick,

                              You mentioned the Chase Range in your first post, i would vote for that one if its still on the cards. I walked through there years ago and havn't been aware of a 4wd track, would love to go back and have a look.

                              I have spoken to a mate who has expressed some interest in coming in my car.
                              2005 TD GXL Auto

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                              • #30
                                Re: Flinders trip- April 2009

                                You mentioned the Chase Range in your first post, i would vote for that one if its still on the cards. I walked through there years ago and havn't been aware of a 4wd track, would love to go back and have a look.

                                I have spoken to a mate who has expressed some interest in coming in my car.

                                The Chace Range 4WD track is on Arkapena station, near Rawnsley Park station (across the road almost), just south of Wilpena Pound. We can do it on Wednesday if your keen to stay the extra day. It takes abut 5hrs and costs $35.

                                Can be done as an alternative to SkyTrek too.

                                I have my brother coming in the Prado with me. There's also a a guy I know coming solo in a Surf.

                                Mick
                                [CENTER][B][I][SIZE=1][COLOR=blue]1KZ-TE Turbo Diesel, 5 speed manual, 3.5 inch lift, 265/70/17 Mickey Thompson MTZ, D-Tronic chip, Boost controller, mandrel exhaust, dump pipe, modified intake, ARB steel bar, Magnum winch, Safari snorkel, rear drawers, half cargo barrier, dual batteries, Uniden UHF, Sat Nav, reverse camera, Magellan XL , Tjm bash plates, ARB alloy roof rack, rear telescopic work light and numerous other modifications!!!
                                Now with 3BAR MAP sensor & 18PSI Boost![/COLOR][/SIZE][/I][/B][/CENTER]

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