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yarney wrote:I found these pics of The old Telegraph Track.
Some creeks are a bit deep tho.

http://www.4wdaction.com.au/forum/album.php?albumid=172

Jan

I couldn't drive all those thousands of kilometers there and back on the road knowing i'd bypassed all of that.
Daza.

you dont bypass all of it, just the ones that are too deep for a suby.

what would you do daza? Sink your car?

There is more to the cape than just the OTL

daza wrote:I couldn't drive all those thousands of kilometers there and back on the road knowing i'd bypassed all of that.
Daza.

You can always get a big snorkel (that's very big);) remember the Niva!

Jan

vincentvega wrote:you dont bypass all of it, just the ones that are too deep for a suby.

what would you do daza? Sink your car?

There is more to the cape than just the OTL

Dane, I was under the impression that Nolan's was not bypassable if you are on the OTL, gunshot yes, Nolan's no.

true mate, which just means I wont be doing that section of the OTL

Big Bird is keen for dragging subies through big water holes Dangerous

I won't be going when you guys do unfortunately. Mark does have some evil plans for dragging switched off subies through with tarps over them hes a funny bastard

This has all been a bit quiet for a while. I thought it time for a bump.

There has been a date mentioned of 1st June until 27th June. Is everyone OK with that - or is there a better time that suits more people?

I have tentatively blocked out between June and August until it all firms up. I will need to be firming up my leave applications in the early part of next year and I would love to know that the date was firm around February and no later.

Has anyone got a full list going - or is it going to be one of those things that we won't have commitments on until the week before we depart?

Is the date mentioned ok with anybody wanting to attend this trip?

Hello again

Am I the only one that appears to be interested in going on this trip??

• My planning is well under way. I have chased up and watched a few videos. The most useful and current I have found is Pat Callinan's 4X4 series one. It gave me some comfort about tackling this trip.
• I have a kit of camping stuff and spares in the build and being readied.
• I have my leave planned - but not committed yet.

I still have no idea how "extreme" (or not) this trip is planned to be and nor do I have any idea of an itinerary of any sort. I would like to tackle the Telegraph track in my standard Outback and my research thus far indicates that I have no need to be diving into flooded creeks or swamps to be able to do that. I believe that there are sufficient detours available to be able to avoid those crossings and creek entries that would trouble my car. I have no intention of filling the car with water under any circumstances. The computer is in the LHS footwell and it will not like being wet. If this is not the case - I am quite prepared to drive right up the main road. My goal is the tip - I have no plans to destroy the car getting there.

How far in advance do we need to plan so that this all comes off and we all are properly prepared for this adventure?

I understand that the current start date appears to be 1st of June. Where is that date - Brisbane somewhere or further north?

I am planning on a visit to Normanton, Longreach and Winton on the way back as well. I can probably "do my own thing" once we get back to Cairns.

The next 6 months is really going to fly - I think we need to begin firming some things up a bit.

Oh ....

... and if no one else ends up going I most probably will do it myself anyway. I need a road trip big time.

im still very keen

got the time off work, so just got to get there in something reliable!

DavesB4 wrote:Hello again

Am I the only one that appears to be interested in going on this trip??

• My planning is well under way. I have chased up and watched a few videos. The most useful and current I have found is Pat Callinan's 4X4 series one. It gave me some comfort about tackling this trip.
• I have a kit of camping stuff and spares in the build and being readied.
• I have my leave planned - but not committed yet.

I still have no idea how "extreme" (or not) this trip is planned to be and nor do I have any idea of an itinerary of any sort. I would like to tackle the Telegraph track in my standard Outback and my research thus far indicates that I have no need to be diving into flooded creeks or swamps to be able to do that. I believe that there are sufficient detours available to be able to avoid those crossings and creek entries that would trouble my car. I have no intention of filling the car with water under any circumstances. The computer is in the LHS footwell and it will not like being wet. If this is not the case - I am quite prepared to drive right up the main road. My goal is the tip - I have no plans to destroy the car getting there.

How far in advance do we need to plan so that this all comes off and we all are properly prepared for this adventure?

I understand that the current start date appears to be 1st of June. Where is that date - Brisbane somewhere or further north?

I am planning on a visit to Normanton, Longreach and Winton on the way back as well. I can probably "do my own thing" once we get back to Cairns.

The next 6 months is really going to fly - I think we need to begin firming some things up a bit.

Oh ....

... and if no one else ends up going I most probably will do it myself anyway. I need a road trip big time.

Just remind me, it's been a while.
The Telegraph track isn't the main road up?

If I'm correct, then if you've got a standard height Outback, then you should be prepared to accept that you are going to damage the bumpers on this track.

Last time i was up there i saw a commo up towards the top, still with all bumper's attached, there is an easy way and a hard way through most spots.

There's a road straight up the middle which any 2wd car with normal clearance can do with no problems in the dry. It has no creek crossings (except for the ferry at the Jardine).

It also has no scenery.

wagonist wrote:There's a road straight up the middle which any 2wd car with normal clearance can do with no problems in the dry. It has no creek crossings (except for the ferry at the Jardine).

It also has no scenery.

would be boring as hell and no point IMO

Fatz wrote:would be boring as hell and no point IMO

Exactly, but its the only road up there a non lifted subaru will negotiate without sustaining lower body/bumper damage/scraping, and I believe this was the question raised.

well i got my pre approval for the 4-5 weeks off work for the end of may through june..
so you can now put me down as committed.
anyone else got confirmation to whether or not your coming along?

This thread is scarily quiet - considering we are already into February and June is only really 4 more months away.

I am at the point of needing to commit to dates now to be certain of getting the right amount of leave.

Here's my plan

• Finish work on Friday 28th May
• Be wherever I need to be to meet up on 1st June - hopefully Brisbane but somewhere between there and Cairns is doable
• I have allocated a week beyond Cairns to the top and another week back to Cairns
• Another week or so back from Cairns to Sydney
• Back to work on Monday 28th June

That is a neat 4 weeks away and I think it should allow me to see what I want to see.

Is there more information forthcoming or do I need to seriously consider doing this trip myself? I am going anyway because I need a serious road trip and this is probably about as serious as it gets.

Is there a "Trip Co-ordinator" to compile and arrange meet points? Someone who knows a bit more than I do about the area would be good.

I think there are a couple of starters in this thread - what are their plans?

Bad news I am afraid

I am probably not going on this journey :-(:-(

Well not this year at least...

Funding the trip has become a bit of an issue for me and I have had to pull the pin.

Maybe next year???

At least there might not be as much water in Queensland then.

well my plan is pretty much the same as daves, but will take a bit longer to get there and back

but will meet wherever on the first and go with the flow!