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Dalhousie Springs - SA

PlaceID	14328
Latitude	26.42247º S 26º 25' 20.9" S
Longitude	135.5031º E 135º 30' 11.1" E
Altitude	105

Description	Places within 5km
Interactive Place Map	Important Notes
Weather & Climate	Recommended Reading
What Others Say	Trek Notes

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Description of Dalhousie Springs

These hot, fresh water springs are very unique and are an outlet from the Great Artesian Basin. It is the largest known springs and the main spring offers a nice soothing swim for travellers after a hard day’s drive.

Since the late 1990s, new camping facilities have provided a nice area to camp and relax within the Witjira National Park. It is a very popular spot, particularly with those venturing in from the Simpson Desert passing through Pedirka and Mt Dare.

Topo Legend Centre Map

Add Layer within 100kms of Dalhousie Springs

A ranger, located at the springs (channel 10) can provide helpful advice and a Desert Pass.

The Dalhousie Springs is a place where modern travellers can experience the same simple joys of bathing in a desert pool just like the early explorers, including Ernest Giles, who passed through here in the 1870's before the artesian basin had been extensively tapped by pastoralists.

Dalhouse Springs is an enormous natural spring-fed billabong at 38 degrees in natural surrounds. It is a carefully managed area that allows tourism, with minimal impact. Day visitors may enter from the western edge of the Desert, however a Day Pass from the Ranger will be required if camping. Note - those travellers doing a desert crossing will be covered for camping here within the full Desert Parks Pass.

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lot of biting flies and mossies in Dalhousie Springs; Septembe

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Weather & Climate for Dalhousie Springs

Closest Weather Station

Oodnadatta at 10:30 22 Aug CST

Distance from Dalhousie Springs 126.01km S

Temperature	Feels Like	Rel. Humidity	Dew Point	Pressure	Rainfall	Wind Direction	Wind Speed	Gusts
11.3°C	3.5°C	51%	1.6°C	1033.8hPa	0.0mm	SSE	32km/h 17knots	41km/h 22knots

Closest Climatic Station

Oodnadatta Airport

Distance from Dalhousie Springs 126.01km S

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Mean Max. °C	37.7	36.6	33.7	28.5	23.2	19.9	19.5	22.0	26.5	30.2	33.8	36.4
Mean Min. °C	22.8	22.3	19.2	14.4	9.8	6.6	5.8	7.4	11.4	15.0	18.5	21.2
Mean Rain mm	24.6	32.2	12.3	11.2	12.8	12.6	10.5	7.8	9.3	14.1	11.3	16.5

What Others Say about Dalhousie Springs

Wednesday, 29 August 2007 ExplorOz - David & Michelle

An excellent place for a one or two day stop over.

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Treks passing Dalhousie Springs

Simpson Desert WAA Line
This track is similar to the French Line and although it has smaller dunes, it is very picturesque especially after rain. While in this area take a look at the Knolls, which is a scenic but fragile part of the Simpson so please stay on the track. [Feature Story]

Simpson Desert Rig Road
The Rig Road is the most southern access across the Simpson Desert. It is a longer route because it winds along the edge of dunes and crosses at the lowest points. Old clay-topped track is now eroding, but was once used for moving heavy equipment.

Simpson Desert French Line
The French Line is the most direct route across the desert and traverses directly across the tops of over 1200 red sand dunes, with Big Red being the major challenge.

Simpson Desert
The Simpson Desert can be crossed via the French Line, WAA line or Rig Road. This trek provides a route using a combination of all 3 routes.

Mt Dare to Oodnadatta via Dalhousie
This trek provides an easy opportunity to access Dalhousie Springs, one of the main icons of the Simpson Desert without a significant detour if touring between South Australia and the Red Centre.

Mt Dare to Oodnadatta via Dalhousie	Simpson Desert Rig Road
Simpson Desert	Simpson Desert WAA Line
Simpson Desert French Line

Places within 5km of Dalhousie Springs

Dalhousie Airstrip [0.72km]

Remote outback airstrip on unsealed mudflats near Ranger Station. No lighting. Contact Dalhousie Ranger for more information.

Witcherrie Mound [2.52km]
Mountain,Peak,Hill

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Spring Creek Delta Track & Pedirka Track [3.32km]
Junction,Intersection,Turn Off

This junction is just 3km from Dalhousie Springs and the Ranger Station. Nearby is Tenacity Bog, and a bog detour linking the Dalhousie Rd to the Pedirka Track bypassing this junction. The Pedirka Track is now a PAR (Public Access Route) as the track passes through pastoral lease land so some rules apply.

Dalhousie Airstrip [0.72km]	Spring Creek Delta Track & Pedirka Track [3.32km]
Witcherrie Mound [2.52km]

Recommended Reading for Dalhousie Springs

Natmap Raster 2005

This NATMAP Raster was released in April 2005. This is a 4 CD set that contains all 1:250 000 scale NATMAP topographic maps covering Australia, published to December 2004.

$99.00 [Add to Cart]

Natmap Raster 2005: Premium - DVD

This new NATMAP Raster was released in April 2005. This is a 2 DVD set that contains all 1:250 000 scale NATMAP topographic maps covering Australia, published to December 2004.

$119.00 [Add to Cart]

Alice Springs - Oodnadatta

This map will help you to safely experience the adventure of exploration and the wonder of the outback with both detailed information and GPS readings.

$8.50 [Add to Cart]

Simpson Desert Trip Planning Map

This is the revised Simpson Desert Map designed for Trip Planning use. On one side is the map containing GPS points, whilst on the other is information about each point of interest, track information and services available.

$8.50 [Add to Cart]

South Australia

This double sided road map of South Australia features a comprehensive map of the state on one side and the Flinders Ranges and the South East on the other. This easy to read fully indexed map features national parks, places of interest plus more.

$6.95 [Add to Cart]

South Australia (Polyart Paper)

$8.95 [Add to Cart]

Great Desert Tracks of Australia NE

This is just one map from the 6 map set of the Great Desert Tracks Map Pack. This particular map covers Simpson Desert, Plenty Hwy, Sandover Hwy and Channel Country.

$14.95 [Add to Cart]Latest Edition

Great Desert Tracks of Australia SE

This is just one map from the 6 map set of the Great Desert Tracks Map Pack. This particular map covers Oodnadatta and Birdsville tracks, Strzelecki and Corner Country.

$14.95 [Add to Cart]Latest Edition

Natmap Raster 2005	South Australia
Natmap Raster 2005: Premium - DVD	South Australia (Polyart Paper)
Alice Springs - Oodnadatta	Great Desert Tracks of Australia NE
Simpson Desert Trip Planning Map	Great Desert Tracks of Australia SE

Important Notes

Whilst indicating location of water bodies, ExplorOz makes no recommendation with regard to the quality of water for drinking purposes. We strongly recommend that when travelling you take ample supplies of water from reliable drinking water sources.

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