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⚠️ COFFIN BAY 4WD TRACK & BEACH CONDITIONS — 05/09/26 – 06/09/26Current Track & Beach Report – Coffin Bay National Park📅...
04/09/2026

⚠️ COFFIN BAY 4WD TRACK & BEACH CONDITIONS — 05/09/26 – 06/09/26

Current Track & Beach Report – Coffin Bay National Park

📅 POSTED: Friday [04/09/26]

Coffin Bay Recovery & Rescue

Conditions below reflect inspections carried out over the past couple of days.

✅ Latest updates will always be added to the top comment (date & time stamped)
✅ Feel free to post your own observations or ask questions below
✅ Check conditions here before heading into the park
✅ Follow Coffin Bay Recovery & Rescue for ongoing reports

⚠️ COMMENTS MAY BE DISABLED IN SOME GROUPS

👉 Use this link to comment or share current conditions:

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Live updates and reels will be posted if conditions change.

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⚠️ TRACK & BEACH UPDATE

Conditions throughout much of the National Park remain mostly unchanged again this week.

Gunyah beach has endured well over the last week. Comfortable 4WD’ing and most of the rotting seagrass has dispersed. There has been some better Salmon taken along the length of the beach, some schools holding fish to 4kgs.

This weekends waning moon on the quarter presents less than regular tide movement. Sunday looking milder & better for a session.

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• 4K TRACK

The 4K Track remains in good condition, just a few water filled sections.

Most of the water previously lying across the lower sections has now disappeared, with only a few isolated wet areas remaining.

The track is generally firm, easy to follow and should present no problems for the majority of vehicles.

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• GUNYAH DUNES

The dunes continue to travel exceptionally well.

Firm sand and good traction remain throughout the crossing, with the route easy to follow.

Drivers are still creating unnecessary side-sloping across the final dune. The easier and safer option remains to drive around the outside edge and approach the marker in a straight line.

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• BEACH ENTRY

Access onto Gunyah Beach remains straightforward.

The descent continues to hold together well and remains nice and firm. Some softer sand remains where the track meets the beach, so don’t be caught out by what can appear to be a firm surface.

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• GUNYAH BEACH

The sand can be quite soft currently, with a handful of small cut-away gutters to negotiate. Fishos will also find a few better-looking gutters developing towards the eastern end, certainly worth a look over this weekends tides.

The firmest driving remains around the central beach access, gradually becoming softer towards either end.

⚠️ The further western end remains notably soft.

Fresh loose sand deposited by earlier tides has still not fully compacted and can quickly catch out vehicles that enter without sufficient momentum or appropriate tyre pressures.

Take particular care if travelling into the western end and consider reducing tyre pressures before attempting the softer sections.

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⚠️ MISERY TRACK → POINT SIR ISAAC

Conditions through to Point Sir Isaac remain considerably better than they were several weeks ago.

Water across the lower sections of the track has largely subsided, with only a few shallow crossings remaining. Seven Mile Beach continues to travel well and is currently easy to navigate

The conveyor belt matting beyond the Lake Jessie Bypass continues to perform exceptionally well, making the climb considerably easier than it once was.

Overall there are currently no major issues to report. As always, checking tide times before travelling remains good practice.

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Enjoy Coffin Bay & Stay safe,

Steve 👍

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🦖 RAPTOR ON GUNYAH — WHEN BEACH SAFETY BITES BACKYep, these guys straight from the Jurassic period were having an absolu...
03/09/2026

🦖 RAPTOR ON GUNYAH — WHEN BEACH SAFETY BITES BACK

Yep, these guys straight from the Jurassic period were having an absolute ball on Gunyah Beach.

In fact, they were having such a good time they’d forgotten two fairly useful things — recovery gear and airing down.

Probably just as well on the second one, because with the way they were throwing the Raptor around, they’d likely have de-beaded a tyre anyway! 😂

The prehistoric festivities continued well into the night until, unfortunately, one donut too many brought the fun to an abrupt end — and the Raptor finally dug itself a nest.

To their credit, they were a top bunch of blokes who laughed throughout the whole recovery and took it all in their stride.

I wasn’t laughing quite as much. The beach had been left looking like a Jurassic stomping ground, and I was out having dinner when the phone rang.

Still, I can’t judge too harshly…

Some of us just take a little longer to evolve… 🦖

Steve 😁














AVOIDING THE WATER — FINDING THE MUD!Following a severe overnight drenching, widespread localised flooding left roads an...
01/09/2026

AVOIDING THE WATER — FINDING THE MUD!

Following a severe overnight drenching, widespread localised flooding left roads and low-lying ground around Point Drummond well and truly underwater.

Unfortunately for this Prado, things were about to get interesting.

Rather than chance the flooded roadway, the driver made the seemingly sensible decision to skirt around the edge.

Bad idea 😂

The saturated ground had other plans. Within moments the Prado was down to it’s axles, stranded miles from anywhere.

Sometimes the way around is considerably worse than the way through! 😂

Be aware
Steve







OFF THE RAMP & INTO TROUBLE AT POINT AVOID!This Colorado unfortunately drove off the ramp to conduct a U-turn and ended ...
20/08/2026

OFF THE RAMP & INTO TROUBLE AT POINT AVOID!

This Colorado unfortunately drove off the ramp to conduct a U-turn and ended up completely on its chassis & buried to its underbody. All four wheels had virtually no effective contact or traction.

After some preparation and digging, a quick-try confirmed …. no traction.

The tide was closing in and daylight was fading. Also the high concrete shoulder on the western side of the ramp prevented a straight winch out.

So the vehicle was pulled forward short of the shoulder, reversed back, then driven forward up the ramp, much to the relief of the owners 👍

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Stay safe,

Steve 👍

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A TIMELY REMINDER FROM ALMONTA BEACH!A reminder that even experienced travellers in capable 4WDs can occasionally be cau...
08/08/2026

A TIMELY REMINDER FROM ALMONTA BEACH!

A reminder that even experienced travellers in capable 4WDs can occasionally be caught out. Almonta’s powder-soft sand has developed after recent high tides deposited a fresh layer of bonus sand that is yet to firm up.

Another big reminder about comms. There is no cellular reception at Gunyah & Almonta beaches. In fact, if ol’ mate’s girlfriend hadn’t had a later-model phone with SAT texting capability, they would have been hard-pressed to find any traffic down that end of the beach, let alone as far as they were, and would have been facing a long and exhausting walk for help!

📱 Heads Up — Save 0402 488 999 in your phone before heading 4WDing in the park! 🛻

Be prepared
Steve 👍

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⚠️ COFFIN BAY 4WD TRACK & BEACH CONDITIONS — 01/08/26 – 02/08/26Current Track & Beach Report – Coffin Bay National Park📅...
31/07/2026

⚠️ COFFIN BAY 4WD TRACK & BEACH CONDITIONS — 01/08/26 – 02/08/26

Current Track & Beach Report – Coffin Bay National Park

📅 POSTED: Friday [31/07/26]

Coffin Bay Recovery & Rescue

Conditions below reflect inspections carried out over the past couple of days.

✅ Latest updates will always be added to the top comment (date & time stamped)
✅ Feel free to post your own observations or ask questions below
✅ Check conditions here before heading into the park
✅ Follow Coffin Bay Recovery & Rescue for ongoing reports

⚠️ COMMENTS MAY BE DISABLED IN SOME GROUPS

👉 Use this link to comment or share current conditions:

https://www.facebook.com/share/1BjtfWXH3z/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Live updates and reels will be posted if conditions change.

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⚠️ GUNYAH TRACK & BEACH UPDATE

Overall there’s very little extra to report this week, which is good news for anyone heading into the National Park.

After another inspection of Gunyah Beach and Point Sir Isaac, conditions remain much the same as last weekend. The only noticeable changes were a little more side-sloping developing on the final Gunyah dune, one missing marker replaced through the dunes and larger accumulations of seagrass along sections of 7 Mile Beach.

Another vehicle recovery was carried out on Gunyah Beach west. While the beach is travelling exceptionally well, it only takes one poor line to end the day early.

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• 4K TRACK

The 4K Track is continuing to dry out nicely.

Only a handful of the lower sections are still holding water, with most of the standing water from recent rain now gone. Apart from a few isolated muddy patches, the track is firm, easy to follow and should present no problems for the majority of vehicles.

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• GUNYAH DUNES

The dunes remain in excellent condition.

Firm sand and good traction continue right through the crossing, with most of the older wheel ruts now washed away. One marker is currently down, however the route remains easy to identify.

One thing worth mentioning is the increasing number of vehicles side-sloping across the final dune. The easier option is still to drive around the outside edge and approach the marker in a straight line.

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• BEACH ENTRY

Access onto the beach remains straightforward.

The descent is holding together well and is still nice and firm. The only section requiring a little attention is where the track meets the beach, as soft sand continues to mound higher, looking like an otherwise firm surface.

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• GUNYAH BEACH

Beach conditions continue to be among the best seen for many months.

The sand remains firm across most areas, with only a few small cut-away gutters to negotiate. Fishos worth noting there are a few nicer gutters forming East. Worth a look on the tides over this weekend. The firmest driving is still around the central beach access, gradually becoming softer towards both ends without creating any significant issues.

With moderately larger daytime tides expected over the weekend, continue to keep an eye on the incoming water if travelling close to the shoreline. Mainly northerly winds are forecast and overall conditions remain favourable.

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⚠️ MISERY TRACK → POINT SIR ISAAC

There has been little change through to Point Sir Isaac.

Water remains across several sections around Lake Jessie and further west, while muddy wheel ruts and hidden potholes continue to require a little care despite recent repair work beyond Black Springs.

The conveyor belt matting installed beyond the Lake Jessie Bypass is continuing to perform exceptionally well, making one of the more awkward climbs on the track far easier than it once was.

With larger daytime tides forecast and Northerly winds water may be expected to cover some of the lower tidal sections around the Yangie entrance, Lake Jessie and the rocky stretch between 7 Mile Beach and Morgan’s Landing. As always, checking tide times before setting off is recommended.

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🪣 OFFICIAL BLACK BUCKET WEATHER STATION REPORT

Week 1: Upright
Week 2: Upright
Week 3: Upright
Week 4: Tipped on Side — Survived Major Storm Surge
Week 5: Inspection Delayed
Week 6: Upright — Under Observation
Week 7: Storm Relocated — Still Operational
Week 8: Tidal Wash Cycle — No Significant Weather Activity
➡️ Week 9: Assumed Upright — No Significant Weather Events
➡️ Week 10: Leaning — Security Measures Implemented

Bucket survival rate —
100%

Please respect official monitoring equipment.

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ℹ️ Enjoying the reports?

These weekly track reports are provided free as a community service. If you find them helpful, a Like, Follow or Share is always appreciated and helps others access current conditions before heading into the National Park.

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Stay safe,

Steve 👍

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📡 NO MOBILE COVERAGE? YOUR PHONE MAY STILL SEND A TEXT.Many people still aren’t aware that compatible later model phones...
31/07/2026

📡 NO MOBILE COVERAGE? YOUR PHONE MAY STILL SEND A TEXT.

Many people still aren’t aware that compatible later model phones on the Telstra network can now send and receive SMS text messages via the SpaceX satellite network when there is no mobile coverage.

If your phone displays “SAT” in the status bar, you may be able to send a text message to family, friends or emergency contacts from remote areas where there is no cellular reception.

There are a few important limitations:

✅ SMS text messages only
❌ No voice calls
❌ No internet or photos
✅ A clear view of the sky is required

If you’re heading into remote areas around Coffin Bay National Park or elsewhere, it’s worth taking a few minutes to check whether your phone supports this feature and that Satellite is enabled before you leave.

Hopefully it’s information you’ll never need… but if you do, it could make all the difference.

Stay safe out there.
Steve

Coffin Bay Recovery & Rescue

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HERE’S ONE OFF-TRACK! – EXPLORING KELLIDIE BAY’S HIDDEN CREEKS!Ol’ mate was out exploring Kellidie Bay Conservation Park...
29/07/2026

HERE’S ONE OFF-TRACK! – EXPLORING KELLIDIE BAY’S HIDDEN CREEKS!

Ol’ mate was out exploring Kellidie Bay Conservation Park in his Triton, following one of the fence line tracks to check out Merintha and Minniribbie Creeks after the recent rains.

While bypassing what appeared to be a muddy section by easing onto the grass alongside … and bam! The wet crust suddenly gave way and the Triton sank into the soggy mud.

Yep… stuck. No traction, no recovery boards, no shovel and eventually a phone call for help.

I’ve actually been into that part of the park before and couldn’t get the larger truck through without cutting a myriad of low hanging branches. As luck would have it, I was finishing a fishing trip nearby, so I drove straight in to assess the situation.

First things first… check the traction control, check for diff locks (rear L*D only), then drop the tyre pressures. The Triton then trenched its way to firmer ground without too much drama.

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FYI —- A bit of local history…

Many people don’t realise that Merintha Creek and Minniribbie Creek are the two main seasonal waterways feeding freshwater into Kellidie Bay.

• Minniribbie Creek carries overflow from the Lake Wangary system after good winter rains.

• Merintha Creek drains the catchment south of Flinders Highway through Kellidie Bay Conservation Park before emptying into Kellidie Bay.

* Both creeks only flow after significant winter rainfall, making them an interesting destination during a good season. As this Triton discovered though, it doesn’t take much to find yourself unexpectedly bogged when venturing off the main track.

Safe travels and exploring
Steve

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NO RECEPTION. NO TRAFFIC. A LONG WALK OUT.Arriving at Gunyah midweek on a making tide, this keen fisho took the high lin...
28/07/2026

NO RECEPTION. NO TRAFFIC. A LONG WALK OUT.

Arriving at Gunyah midweek on a making tide, this keen fisho took the high line in his D-MAX to avoid the lower gutter—something I often recommend.

Unfortunately, the high line proved just as deceptive.

Safe above the tide line but with no phone reception, he spent a wet, windy and freezing night on the beach.

With no traffic the following morning, there was only one option… walk.

We met just short of the bitumen after what I estimate was close to a 10 km trek, much of it through soft sand, just to find reception and call for help.

Sometimes the hardest part of the recovery is making the phone call.

ℹ️: Information worth knowing when travelling in remote areas. Later model mobile phones on the Telstra network may display “SAT” when cellular coverage is unavailable. This allows SMS text messages to be sent and received via the SpaceX satellite network. Voice calls, internet and photos are not supported. 🛰️ 👍

Safe travels and 4wd’ing
Steve

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SUBARU CAUGHT OUT AT COLES POINTA slight detour at Coles Point ended with this Subaru leaning awkwardly into a rain-crea...
25/07/2026

SUBARU CAUGHT OUT AT COLES POINT

A slight detour at Coles Point ended with this Subaru leaning awkwardly into a rain-created washout beside the track.

With no traction, no mobile reception and a GPS location that wasn’t quite where the vehicle actually was, finding it became more challenging than recovering it. Fortunately, it all ended well with no damage and everyone safely on their way.

All good
Steve

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