Binns Track, Mt. Dare. With thanks to Tourism Northern Territory. Photographer: Steve Strike
Binns Track
This epic journey starts at Mt. Dare and finishes at Timber Creek, just outside Gregory NP. It entails four distinct sections: the Northern Simpson Desert, East MacDonnell Ranges, the Barkly Region and Gregory NP. Before departing check access into Gregory NP, as it is prone to seasonal closure from December to May.
- Best travelled: June to October
- Start & finish points: Mt. Dare - Timber Creek
- Total distance: 2191km
- Approx time to cover: 10 days
- Longest distance between fuel supplies: Mt. Dare to Santa Teresa (344km.)
- Availibility of other supplies: Mt. Dare, Santa Teresa, Alice Springs, Ross River, The Gemtree, Aileron Roadhouse, Ahakeye (TiTree), Borrow Creek, Wycliffe Well, Wauchope, Tenant Creek, Three Ways Roadhouse, Renner Springs, Dunmurra, Top Springs.
- Rating: Medium to hard
With thanks to Tracks 4WD Australia Magazine