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	The Border Track

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*Description*	A great 4WD trek that follows the SA/VIC border from Mallee Highway (B12) to Pinnaroo Bordertown Road (B57).
*Location*	35° 15′ CD" S . 140° 55′ CD" E .**** Co-ordinates accuracy : Co-ordinates taken from GPS (WGS84) Location description : Start of track is * km * of Pinnaroo SA Prominent feature : South Australia Victoria State Border
*What's there*


*General comments*
	One of the great Australian sand driving experiences, the Border Track follows reasonably closely the South Australian/Victorian border between the Mallee Highway (B12) in the north and the Western Highway (A8) in the south. However the trek described here is for the section of track from the Mallee Highway to Emu Flat Road which exits to the Pinnaroo Bordertown Road (B57). The northern section of track from entry to Scorpion Springs Conserv.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD

General comments

One of the great Australian sand driving experiences, the Border Track follows reasonably closely the South Australian/Victorian border between the Mallee Highway (B12) in the north and the Western Highway (A8) in the south. However the trek described here is for the section of track from the Mallee Highway to Emu Flat Road which exits to the Pinnaroo Bordertown Road (B57).

The northern section of track from entry to Scorpion Springs Conserv.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Attractions*
	Great views and great 4WDriving ove.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Upsides*
	Great opportunity to experience sand driving in the mallee co.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Downsides*
	The lack of facilities at the designated campsites.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*LRC Recommendation*
	This is not the track to tackle alone as some of the sand is deep and soft - even softer if it hasn't rained for a while. While campertrailers are permitted on the track it is best to leave.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Description of Camping / Accommodation facilities*
	The camping facilities along this track at The Pines, Gum Tree Camp and Doggers Hut Camp.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Comments on 4WD conditions / standard*
	The 4WD standard would be classified as difficult with recovery being a hig.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Pictures (click on image to enlarge)*


*OziExplorer track plots*
	Oziexplorer Track Plot File


*OziExplorer waypoints*
	Oziexplorer Waypoint File


*WWWeb Links*
	Landservices SA
	Geoscience Australia
	4WDriving in the Limestone Coast area
	SA Department for Environment and Heritage


*Other Documents*
	Google Earth


*How do I get there*
	CD.x km	.... f Pinnaroo. Head east on Mallee High .....
	CD.x km	.... Nickolls Roa .....
	CD.x km	.... ave as foun .....
	CD.x km	.... ave as foun .....
	CD.x km	.... ille-Nhill Road via Firebreak. GPS 35° 23′ 24"S 140° 57′ .....
	CD.x km	.... - continue on SA side of the bor .....
	CD.x km	.... ing. Note: This track can be easily completed at speeds around 20 kph - so remember that sustained higher speeds when running low pressures in your tyres can resul .....
	CD.x km	.... Way north-south section of the tr .....
	CD.x km	.... ck. Suitable for 4-6 campers. No grass or facil .....
	CD.x km	.... 3-4 tents. No faciliti .....
	CD.x km	.... 76 32′ 35"S 140° 57′ 56 .....
	CD.x km	.... um Tree Camp on RHS of tra .....
	CD.x km	.... Take the RH track approximately 1 km before .....
	CD.x km	.... y from this point. In this section of the track many significant dunes have two or more possible options. The easiest tracks are sometim .....
	CD.x km	.... ggers Hut Camp on RHS of tr .....
	CD.x km	.... gh Track is to the we .....
	CD.x km	.... servation Park boundar .....
	CD.x km	.... are some heavily rutted clay sections which would be quite hazardous following rain. Options for avoiding them are limited as the border fence and farmer fence restrict finding s .....
	CD.x km	.... Emu Flat Roa .....
	CD.x km	.... lat Road and Pinnaroo Bordertown R .....


*Useful References*
	Outback Victoria, 1st Edition, 1:450000, Westprint Heritage Maps. Victoria's D.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Contact details for further information.*
	Senior Ranger Mallee Phone 08 85.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Document revision history*
	10/9/2006 LRCACT Paul and Val Sheahan

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Document produced on 03-02-2010