Location: JAMIESON-LICOLA ROAD above RUMPFF SADDLE
Waypoint: “FD9 – Jamieson-Licola Road”
Live: 21/5/2025, Sue with campervan
Description: FD9@@-551: JAMIESON – Unsealed Jamieson-Licola Rd – Carpark between Mt Shillington & Mt Skene – Barkly River Jeep Track – Rumpff Saddle
2WD Jamieson-Licola Rd (JC Jamieson-Licola Rd between Mt Shillington & Mt Skene, gravel, closed in winter)
Road Closures and Warnings: Closed through winter from 15th June.
The Drive In: The road is initially sealed, leaving Jamieson. A sign indicating that the road is unsuitable for caravans marks the beginning of the gravel road and corrugations! The road is winding and narrow in sections. I drove at a speed of 35 to 40 kilometres per hour. The main concern I had was meeting another vehicle coming in the opposite direction. I did pass several 4WD vehicles, luckily on straighter sections of the road.
Jamieson-Licola Road near Mt Skene
After the initial corrugations, the road was relatively smooth until I reached a sign marking the gate that closes on 15/6 for the winter. The road from here was rockier and rougher; caution was required. I eventually found the “carpark” and a relatively level spot to park the van.
Overall, the drive would be fine in dry conditions for someone experienced in driving along gravel roads.
Mt Skene
The Walk to the Food Drop Location:
The AAWT goes
The Food Drop: Further up the hill, amongst the grazing cows, was an area suitable for tents.
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