Haunted Stream Track

[cptmud]

After some info on times and standards on the Haunnted stream track as we are thinking of filming it for an eposide for going 4wd. Starting from Tambo Crossing and heading along the Haunted stream track, then making our way to Dargo. Has anyone done this, and how long would it take.

 

[ACMCD]

Our Club did the Haunted stream track last Sunday From tambo crossing to Dawson City and then back to Swifts Creek. Took less than 3 hours to Dawson city with a smoko break at Stirling with more than 50 water crossings (not deep). Refer to the tracks list for some photos of our trip. This area has a lot of history as it was a large gold mining area so a good research into its history would be good for your filming etc. Around Stirling are many old relics of the gold mining days (water race, boilers, mine tunnels, etc etc). Have a great trip as it is very picturesque. Regards Alby

 

[haggisbasher]

ACMCD..... fancy doing this track with my mate and 4 kids. Are there any good camping spots to make it more of a weekend away. We are thinking of doing the King Billy goat Track coming home too. Glad you had a safe trip.

Ta

Chris (THB)

 

[cptmud]

there are quite a few camping spots listed on the map

 

[redback]

There is a small campsite along the track, not a bad spot either, we stopped and had lunch there when we did it.

Swifts Creek van Park is $12 per vehicle per night, with hot showers and a laundry, you pay at the general store, great value i reckon.

There are 54 crossings

Baz.

 

[haggisbasher]

sensational.....

looks like a trip might be in order next year at some point.....

baby due soon so no no just now

Chris

 

[lr98]

Have done this track a few times in the last few weeks. Fairly easy going, although track closures during the snow season prevent people from visiting the area. I can imagine over winter the creek crossings could become quite hazardous with run off from the snow, in places the track has potential to become very muddy! There is a nice open area at Dawson City where you would be able to camp. Also a lot mining history along the way. Was there a fortnight ago and with bad weather forecast we had to leave early into the trip after the heavy rain started. Actually got to the top of a ridge where you intersect with Engineers Rd and it was snowing quite heavily. A good place for some easy four wheel driving, but still very enjoyable.

 

[Davidman]

Sound like a great track. Have put this one on the list of tracks to do, and not that far from Beaconsfield. Will make a day of it.

 

[Gunna]

Sound like a great track. Have put this one on the list of tracks to do, and not that far from Beaconsfield. Will make a day of it.

Let us know when you hope to do it, there's a few here that would probably like to tag along

 

[cptmud]

hopefully, ill be heading down sometime in febuary for a rece, will be a long day as i will want to do it in 1 day

 

[Sandman]

Thanks for the tips, I just put this track on my to do list as well.

Haven't had the opportunity to go out that way for nearly 20 years. Looking forward to taking the wife and kids out there real soon.

 

[Gunna]

hopefully, ill be heading down sometime in febuary for a rece, will be a long day as i will want to do it in 1 day

I'm very busy in February lots of things on otherwise I may have tagged along maybe next time

 

[sschmez]

Yep, still on my list of things to do .....

We were down there last January (08) and it was still closed by a locked gate somewhere near Dogtown (IIRC) due to the fires (06-07).

Stayed at Swifts Creek and would agree with Baz that its a great spot and excellent value for money. We booked in for a night and extended it day by day, every day ...
stayed a week.
Did a trip out and back every day ... heaps of tracks to do and heaps to see all around there.

Definitely interested, if anyone's heading out that way.

Stevo

 

[Gunna]

hopefully, ill be heading down sometime in febuary for a rece, will be a long day as i will want to do it in 1 day

Hey Axel did you get to do this in Feb as hoped if so how did it go
I would like to do this track myself one day and was wondering what to expect

 

[Patriot]

Sounds good. We are thinking of doing it over easter. 50 easy river crossings sounds great. Not too dangerous (hopefully). The kids love river crossings.

Cheers,

James

 

[Gunna]

Sounds good. We are thinking of doing it over easter. 50 easy river crossings sounds great. Not too dangerous (hopefully). The kids love river crossings.

Cheers,

James

looking forward to the trip report James

 

[Traveller]

Took a stock Hilux with us through there from Tambo to Dawson City about 3 weeks ago, camped at
Dawson. Great track, nothing that hard(dry weather) and a beautiful area.
Definately going back to this track again.
Jok

 

[cptmud]

na didnt get down there , but heading down to film at easter

 

[Croozer]

Elise kids and I are heading up with Patriot and family for the easter break. Looking forward to the tracks everyones been talking about.
We are staying up Omeo way.

 

[cptmud]

might run into you up there somewhere
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