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Location of Curdimurka
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William Creek, 96.23kms SE (104kms, 2hrs 35mins driving)
From
Marree, 96.24kms W (103kms, 2hrs 36mins driving)
From
Andamooka, 108.33kms N (188kms, 5hrs 56mins driving)
From
Oodnadatta, 267.17kms SE (308kms, 7hrs 49mins driving)
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Description of Curdimurka
This abandoned railway siding on the old Ghan Railway Line next to the
Oodnadatta Track is 104 klm West of
Marree. For many years this siding had been home to the many fettlers who looked after the railway line between
Marree and
William Creek.
There is a never-ending line of scattered remains of both telegraph and track. Many people spend hours wandering along the remains attempting to find pieces of undamaged insulators. It is permissible to collect the sleepers from the Ghan for use as firewood. Heaps of track remains, mostly sleepers scattered in piles amongst scrub and dust but there has been some attempt at restoration at a few of the sidings. Curdimurka is pleasingly restored but the rest have been left to ruin and vandalism by unthoughtful tourists.
Curdimurka Ball
Enthusiasts from the Ghan Railway Preservation Society took on the task of restoring the Ghan sidings. To raise the necessary funds for this project they decided to hold a bi-annual ball at the Curdimurka siding. The first ball, in 1986 was attended by a few hundred people, mainly from
Adelaide and from the stations and towns in the vicinity. In recent years the ball attracts over 3000 guests from all over
Australia and even some from overseas. It's a popular 4WD event for clubs, individuals and tour groups. The ball is held bi-annually in even numbered years in October.
Blanches Cup and The Bubbler are two live Mound Springs that are protected by a conservation park but can be visited for free. The information displays give you a much better understanding of the surrounding land.
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Weather & Climate for Curdimurka
Closest Weather Station
Marree at 15:00 22 Nov CDT
Distance from Curdimurka 96.49km E
| Temperature | Feels Like | Rel. Humidity | Dew Point | Pressure | Rainfall | Wind Direction | Wind Speed | Gusts |
|---|
| 24.3°C |
24.4°C |
58% |
15.6°C |
-hPa |
0.0mm |
S |
9km/h
5knots |
-km/h
-knots |
Closest Climatic Station
Marree Comparison
Distance from Curdimurka 96.49km E
| | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Mean Max. °C |
37.7 | 36.8 | 33.9 | 28.4 |
23.1 | 19.6 | 19.0 | 21.3 |
25.6 | 29.3 | 33.2 | 36.1 |
| Mean Min. °C |
21.3 | 21.0 | 18.0 | 13.2 |
8.9 | 5.9 | 4.8 | 6.3 |
9.7 | 13.3 | 16.7 | 19.5 |
| Mean Rain mm |
17.7 | 20.7 | 14.2 | 10.8 |
13.7 | 13.8 | 10.0 | 9.2 |
10.3 | 13.5 | 11.3 | 16.1 |
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Treks passing Curdimurka
Oodnadatta Track
If you’re a history buff you’re going to go nuts crossing the Oodnadatta Track. The track follows the orignal Ghan line from Marla to Oodnadatta and then on to Marree. There's stacks of ruins, mound springs, excellent conservation park information & railway sidings/rubble.
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