Haig to Cocklebiddy
Submitted: Thursday, Sep 02, 2021 at 21:50
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Member - Wildmax
Hi, in the past few weeks has anyone done the track from
Haig on the transline down to Cocklebiddy?
Will be going that way towards the end of the Sept, and
Haig down seems a much better option than backtracking from
Rawlinna to Balladonia.
Thanks for any
feedback.
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Reply By: Member - Wildmax - Thursday, Oct 07, 2021 at 22:02
Thursday, Oct 07, 2021 at 22:02

Sad end for a Cooper ST Maxx
Just answered my own question, for anyone interested.
The trans line from Kalgoorie to
Haig is in good condition, and a pretty easy run with the usual caveats about driving to the conditions. Interesting sights along the way, and good opportunities to
camp - we chose Zanthus and
Haig, but you are spoiled for choice and there is plenty of rail traffic to keep you interested.
The drop down from
Haig to the Eyre Highway near Cocklebiddy is another story - quite a challenge for vehicle and driver (not to mention my passenger, who also had to open and close innumerable gates!!)
It is basically
rock all the way, and if you want to avoid damage most of the time is spent checking wheel placement rather than admiring the (extremely flat) view.
It took us six hours to cover just under 120 km, and when we aired up back on the highway I was congratulating myself on getting through unscathed. Then, another 20 km on the bitumen and one of the camper tyres gave me a stern message.
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Follow Up By: Gramps - Thursday, Oct 07, 2021 at 22:15
Thursday, Oct 07, 2021 at 22:15
Wildmax,
Hahaha sounds like everyone had a great time.
Regards
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Follow Up By: Member - David M (SA) - Thursday, Oct 07, 2021 at 22:20
Thursday, Oct 07, 2021 at 22:20
Going to need a couple of plugs for that one Wildmax.
Dave.
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