Location of Approdinna Attora Knolls
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Birdsville, 174.72kms W (2
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Oodnadatta, 270.63kms NE (505kms, 15hrs 48mins driving)
From
William Creek, 339.69kms N (710kms, 21hrs 1 min driving)
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Description of Approdinna Attora Knolls
These fragile gypsum outcrops are of great Aboriginal and scientific importance. They were once the highest dune crests in this area. The first European to visit the Knolls was David Lindsay on January 11th 1886.
They are rare gypsum outcrops and are fragile by nature as well as being considered of great scientific significance. They also provide the highest vantage point in the area.
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Weather & Climate for Approdinna Attora Knolls
Closest Weather Station
Birdsville at 15:00 08 Nov EST
Distance from Approdinna Attora Knolls 174.13km E
| Temperature | Feels Like | Rel. Humidity | Dew Point | Pressure | Rainfall | Wind Direction | Wind Speed | Gusts |
|---|
| 38.8°C |
36.1°C |
13% |
5.4°C |
1013.4hPa |
0.0mm |
S |
9km/h
5knots |
15km/h
8knots |
Closest Climatic Station
Oodnadatta Airport
Distance from Approdinna Attora Knolls 271.31km SW
| | 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 |
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Treks passing Approdinna Attora Knolls
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.
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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.
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