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Googs Track - wood availability

Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 02, 2008 at 13:10

Plasnart

Hi everyone,

We are planning a trip up Googs Track and through Painted Desert then back down Oodnadatta Track in May. I was just wondering if somebody could tell me how abundant fire wood is in these areas? I presume there is plenty on Googs Track but may be a little more sparse through Painted Desert? I'm currently planning meals and considering whether I can use the camp oven every night? Thanks for any advice.
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AnswerID: 296142   Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 02, 2008 at 13:32

wendys replied:

Camping at the Painted Desert itself is not permitted by station owners, but you can camp at Arkaringa Station homestead camp ground, or at one of the camp areas near to Oodnadatta. Not much in the way of trees in much of the areas round Painted Desert or Oodnadatta so I would suggest collecting wood when you see it and carrying a couple of nights' supply (roof rack??). Is the same down the O. Track - some of the popular camp spots have been a bit ferreted out for firewood, so take the chance to collect it whenever you see some by the track. Have not been on Googs track since 2004, but recollect ok timber there.
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FollowupID: 562209   Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 02, 2008 at 15:38

MEMBER - Darian (SA) posted:

Those who live and work in the outback have my respect......but likewise I respect the responsible travellers' rights too....... far as I know, camping is still permitted adjacent public roads within pastoral leases, as long as the appropriate guidelines are adhered to....eg.....
http://www.saafwdc.asn.au/pastoral/pastoral.htm

Re firewood.... we always look for a collection spot while mobile, and tie it onto the camper rack - most convenient camping spots don't even have a spare toothpick these days.

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FollowupID: 562237   Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 02, 2008 at 16:44

Skippy In The GU posted:

There is a campsite about 16 kms east of Arckaringa station, it shouldn't be hard to find just look out for the dingo's
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FollowupID: 562441   Submitted: Thursday, Apr 03, 2008 at 15:40

patrolmann posted:

We did the same trip in august last year and we found enough wood to keep us going on the googs track. Lots at Mt Mynke. Painted dessert was scarce and we stayed at Arckaringa Station for $7.00 a night. Not a lot on the OOdnadatta track although there were old railway sleepers along the side of the track around the Ghan rialway bridge. Not sure if they are to be used for burning.
cheers
patrolman
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AnswerID: 296144   Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 02, 2008 at 14:00

Member - Doug T (FNQ) replied:

Plasnart
No shortage of Mallee on the Googs,

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FollowupID: 562215   Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 02, 2008 at 16:01

Member - Davoe (Yalgoo) posted:

No better firewood than a red malle stump
you dont need to leave perth to go bush
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FollowupID: 562247   Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 02, 2008 at 17:05

Member - Michael O (NSW) posted:

Or a jarrah sleeper that's been in the desert sun for over 100 years...
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