16 Day
Cravens Peak Trek
Due to the extensive
flooding around Bedourie, Cravens Peak Reserve and the neighbouring cattle stations, this
trek has been postponed until September.
Cravens
Peak Reserve is renown for its diverse landscapes. This trek will take us through a
number of distinct bioregions including the striking geological features of the Toko
Range. This low range system marks the north-eastern extremity of the Simpson Desert and
is made up of ancient formations of metamorphic rock, granitic hills and tabular
sandstone. We will be trekking through many of the unique plant communities that grow on
the plains, foothills and breakaways of the Toko Range, whilst documenting the array of
animals that use these interesting features as habitats. Very little survey work has been
done on this part of the Simpson Desert and we are hoping to uncover many of its secrets.
Trek Details
Difficulty: 4 3 (2 Moderate) 1
Dates: September 12 to 27 2011 Survey
completed
Total days: 16
Trekking days: 12
Further information...
Departure point: Brisbane
Finish point: Brisbane
Tour price: AUD$5767 per person
Repeat trekker price: AUD$5478
Cameleers: Andrew Harper,
David Maxwell, Christy Van Der Heyden
Survey ecologist: Max
Tischler - Bush Heritage Australia:
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2011 program
Time frame not quite right? Looking for
something more challenging? The camels used on this survey are owned by the Outback Camel
Company who operate longer, more remote treks & expeditions in August and September in
Queensland and the Northern Territory. www.camelexpeditions.com
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