Can you get a large (Expanda full van, not pop top) into Frys Flat

[Macca_75]

Morning all,

Trying to start a weekend away. planning on taking to van to Fry's hut (flat) for basecamp, then head up to Craigs hut as a day trip.

Is it easy enough to get the van to Fry's hut being a full size van?

If not, what other options are available as a base camp so Craig's hut is within a days drive?

Thanks

 

[Macca_75]

@cruza driver

 

[cruza driver]

There is a bit of a climb out of Sheepyard Flat and a few narrow sections in to Frys. I've had my 16 in there no issues at all.

It also depends on low branches for roof height too so that may have changed over the winter season.

You can camp in Sheepyard there is plenty of room and more sites to the left of Sheepyard.

Buttercup Rd has some spots too but best off entering from Carters td for those.

Enjoy @Macca_75

 

[Macca_75]

Thanks Cruza. The van needs about 3.2m before I start knocking biots off the top and is 8.3 in length, plus the Ranger hanging on the front.

 

[cruza driver]

3.2 you should be fine mate as they also keep it clear for Fire Truck access @Macca_75

 

[greynt]

Yes, can get or could get a full size van into Frys we did it a few years ago with 20.62 and as @cruza driver said bit of a climb into it but not to bad as long as no rain as it could get slippery.
Sheepyard is good as well, heaps of different spots around there to camp that you can get a van into.

 

[Macca_75]

Are there any river crossings required to get to Craigs hut? We have someone coming who has a (petrol) Prado with no snorkel.

Thanks

 

[greynt]

Are there any river crossings required to get to Craigs hut? We have someone coming who has a (petrol) Prado with no snorkel.

Thanks

Not from memory, just watch some of the washouts as they can be a little high sometimes. It is also a single track so you have traffic going both ways. Can get busy up there, but worth it, for the views. Also out from Sheepyard Flats area is Bluff hut which is worth the trip as well.

 

[cruza driver]

Are there any river crossings required to get to Craigs hut? We have someone coming who has a (petrol) Prado with no snorkel.

Thanks

No river crossings at all if you go the main way

If you visit Pineapple Flat and follow King Basin trk there is 5 crossings but they should be nice and low atm anyway.

 

[Crusty181]

No river crossings at all if you go the main way

If you visit Pineapple Flat and follow King Basin trk there is 5 crossings but they should be nice and low atm anyway.

From my experience high country rivers high enough to require a snorkel would likely be pretty challenging .... ???

 

[cruza driver]

Yes mate but also it only takes one odd deep hole or to much speed that also can cause a problem.

If in doubt fit a tarp or similar across the front