Binns Track

Binns Track

The vast majority of travellers who want to travel through Australia by 4WD camper put the focus on the Kimberley and the Top End. That's a pity because you can do plenty of off-road travel in other parts of Oz. A little-travelled route is the Binns Track, an unsealed route that is best to plan about 12 days for. An interesting route for those wanting to travel from Adelaide to Broome. This is an iconic drive that leads adventurous travellers through some of the country's most remote landscapes.

Some information about the track

Length: approximately 2200 kilometres.
Location: the track runs from Mount Dare, near the SA border through the NT, ending (or starting) in Timber Creek.
Terrain: varies from sandy and rocky 4WD tracks to river crossings. 
Duration: the track is doable in about 12 days, of course depending on driving conditions.

Highlights of the route

Mount Dare: starting/ending point with facilities for travellers.
Old Andado Homestead: a historic station offering a glimpse into the lives of the early pioneers.
Mac Clark Conservation Reserve: home to the rare acacia peuce trees.
Alice Springs: the largest town along the route with amenities and attractions such as the Alice Springs Desert Park.
East MacDonnell Ranges: beautiful mountains and gorges such as N'Dhala Gorge Nature Park and Trephina Gorge.
Davenport Range National Park: a lesser-known park with great scenery and some bush campings. 
Borroloola: a town with rich cultural history nearby the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Gregory National Park: impressive landscapes and interesting flora and fauna.

Preparation and safety

Vehicle: a well-equipped 4WD camper is essential. Make sure your vehicle is in excellent condition and that you carry sufficient fuel. 
If your 4WD camper is equipped with a fuel tank with limited capacity, we recommend taking two diesel jerry cans with which you so that you have 40 litres of extra fuel.
Navigation: GPS or paper maps are essential. Make sure your route is well planned.
Provisions: bring enough food, water and medical supplies, as provisions are limited.

Nowadays every rental 4WD camper is equipped with a personal locator beacon that you can activate in case of emergency towards the rescue services. It works even in the most remote areas of the Outback.