This map covers the bush tracks from the
crossing over the Normanby River, through Kalpowar Station to Pandanus Park.
The road is formed gravel from the
river crossing to Kalpowar Homestead and from thereon it becomes a two rut bush track.
Take care on this single vehicle width track.
The above map is a GPS
plot of the drive in to Pandanus, It is indicative of the twists and turns
you will encounter. Drive slowly as there are some rough patches and creek
crossings
Distance: 13.9
kilometers.
Driving time:
Approximately .7 hours.
Road surface:
Two rut bush track. Some corrugated sections and a few rough patches through
the dry swamp grasslands. Keep an eye out for oncoming traffic.
Hazards:
Horse Creek at 3.8 kilometres from the homestead turn can be rough and
chopped up. Early arrivals may find it wet.
Features:
For first
timers please note that this drive seems to take forever so persist!
Entry to Pandanus
Park - call here on Channel 1 UHF
Communications:
On arrival at the RAP creek (see photo above) call on UHF channel 1 for assistance if
required. Otherwise head for HQ, sign in, then find yourself a campsite. Horse
Creek - Take care if wet
Entry to Pandanus
Park - call here on Channel 1 UHF
