Thanks Andrew, we should have taken your route. We decided to take the route recommended in the Hema Atlas and guide which is via West Buffalo and Harry Shepherd. Hema marks the West Buffalo as “E” but we wrongly assumed that rating extended to the HS - wrong! The LC 200 with Tvan was okay but the DMax with Topaz came to a standstill due to no traction. So a little winching, turning around and travelling the way you mentioned which was fine.
Whilst on the topic of track ratings: Hema rate the Cynthia Range Track as “E”, but in our view it should be “D”, understanding ratings are subjective and dependent on local weather. This was a day trip from Eaglevale not towing.
Anyway we had a great week away explothe High Country.
FYI, if anyone is planning to travel the Dargo High Plains Road is still closed and expected to reopen at the end of the month.
Merilyn