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ULTIMATE GUIDE TO SA'S 4WDADVENTURES
Words: Brad Crouch
off the beaten track
South Australia is full of off-road adventures but be warned, some are definitely not for novices. Here's our pick of the best. 
FLINDERS RANGES
Skytrek at Willow Springs is a self-drive 4WD tour that takes a good seven hours to cover 80km – it is recommended to start no later than 10.30am to enjoy the views.
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Set on Willow Springs Sheep Station, Skytrek takes visitors through river red gum-lined creeks, over blue bush plains, and through rugged mountains with a self guiding map explaining the ruins and Indigenous sites.
Bookings are essential and vehicles must be 4WD with low range – AWD vehicles cannot complete the track.Drivers must hold a provisional or full licence and have 4WD experience. 
Arkaroola
Teh Echo Camp Backtrack can be done self-drive or guided and takes about four hours to cover the 42km. Home to the most rugged chain of mountains in the Flinders, this trail has a number of steep sections that require experienced 4WD skills.
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Follow Arkaroola Creek to several delightful waterholes and the spectacular 200m-deep Bararrana Gorge. The trail offers glimpses of native wildlife and views overlooking the glistening white Lake Frome. This self-drive tour is Advanced Ecotourism accredited.
Lincoln National Park
Massive wind-sculptured dunes, pounding surf and limestone cliffs characterise the breathtaking Sleaford Bay coastline. The 18km track is 4WD only – use caution, as it is narrow, with two-way traffic.
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A marked 4WD trail follows the south coast of the park from Sleaford to Wanna, much of the trail traverses a huge mobile sand dune system, limestone pavements and a variety of vegetation types
Bendleby Ranges
The Bendleby Ranges, three and a half hours from Adelaide, offer a wide variety of 4WD tracks ranging from easy to challenging. The treks take in magnificent views towards Wilpena Pound, Lake Frome and Walloway Plains.
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Try out your vehicle on the training track before tackling some of the more challenging tracks, such as Billy Goat Ridge. If you prefer easier driving, there are a variety of tracks  among pines and gums, or in the more rocky mallee country.
Other top picks
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Arkapena Scenic Adventure: Self-drive, three-to-four hours.
Merna Mora Station: Self-drive, three-to-five hours, four tracks.
Coffin Bay National Park: Self-drive, six hour return.
																																								

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