Dowling Track

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Member - jb2211

Has anyone travelled the Dowling Track from Bourke to Thargomindah recently? Just wondering what the road surface is like - have 200 series Landcruiser towing 22 ft off- road caravan. Would appreciate any advice.

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Reply By: Member - John T (Tamworth NSW) - Tuesday, Jul 11, 2017 at 04:20

Tuesday, Jul 11, 2017 at 04:20

Hi jb.
Not recently but when I came that way last year the "track" was a well formed and maintained road - even blacktop in places. Plenty of loose gravel but no problems at all.I was towing our AOR Quantum with our 4.2 Nissan Patrol.

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John

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Reply By: Kilcowera Station Stay - Tuesday, Jul 11, 2017 at 06:54

Tuesday, Jul 11, 2017 at 06:54

Hi. We are halfway between Hungerford and Thargomindah right on the Dowling Track and have had many visitors in vans and camper trailers calling in to stay on their way to and from the BRB. Most of them have commented that the road is good. The odd whinger with a big van has said they found it to be a bit rough. But hey it is a dirt road. Cheers Toni

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Reply By: TrevorDavid - Tuesday, Jul 11, 2017 at 13:36

Tuesday, Jul 11, 2017 at 13:36

Job,

About a month ago , it was fine.

TDB

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Reply By: Member - Trouper (NSW) - Wednesday, Jul 12, 2017 at 17:50

Wednesday, Jul 12, 2017 at 17:50

2 Weeks ago, all good no worries for towing a caravan

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Reply By: Member - Robert1660 - Thursday, Jul 13, 2017 at 21:04

Thursday, Jul 13, 2017 at 21:04

Travelled the road three weeks ago and the key is to reduce your tyre pressures and drive to conditions. Between Hungerford and Kilcowera it is rough in places but very manageable. Don't forget to stay at Kilcowera, by the way. Road improves after Kilcowera. Remember to visit the new Dinosaur centre near Thargomindah.