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Closest Weather Station
Oodnadatta at 15:30 08 Nov CDT
Distance from Colson Track & Oolarinna Oil Well Access 197.77km SW
| Temperature | Feels Like | Rel. Humidity | Dew Point | Pressure | Rainfall | Wind Direction | Wind Speed | Gusts |
|---|
| 39.8°C |
36.0°C |
11% |
3.8°C |
1013.7hPa |
0.0mm |
NNE |
13km/h
7knots |
22km/h
12knots |
Closest Climatic Station
Oodnadatta Airport
Distance from Colson Track & Oolarinna Oil Well Access 197.77km 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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Trek Notes
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.
Recommended Reading
Snowy River-McKillops Bridge-Lakes Entrance Map
This map is ideal for travelling in the forest and touring the country around the towns of Lakes Entrance, Buchan, Bruthen, Orbost, Numerella, Marlo, Lake Tyres and Nowa Nowa.
Oodnadatta Track
This map covers the Oodnadatta Track from Lyndhurst to Oodnadatta via Marree, Lake Eyre, William Creek and Algebuckina.The Oodnadatta Track closely follows a major Aboriginal trade route, the Overland Telegraph Line and the Old Ghan Line.
WA Caravan & Camper Trailer 50 Best Road Trips
Hema’s Western Australia Caravan & Camper Trailer 50 Best Road Trips guidebook is a must for all owners of recreational vehicles. Trips range from ‘softies’ suitable for the family 2WD and caravan setup, to much more challenging drives for those with a high-clearance 4WD and camper trailer.
4WD Tracks & Ghost Towns of the High Country
This pack includes the "4WD Tracks of the High Country" which has 20 of the best four-wheel drive touring destinations in both VIC and NSW together with "Ghost Towns of th High Country" which features 50 ghost towns in and around Victoria's Alpine Region.
River Tracks - Exploring Australian Rivers
This book explores 5 of Australia's major rivers including the Goulburn River, Murray River, Murrumbidgee River, Darling River and Cooper Creek. The 6 tracks covered in this book are suitable for both 2WD and 4WD vehicles and include all you need to know for adventures along Australia's most magnigicent waterways.
Mailman of the Birdsville Track
the story of TOM KRUSE
The Birdsville Track is one of the best known, and loneliest tracks in Australia. Tom Kruse was the mailman along this route for a total of twenty years intermittently between the 1920's, 30's, 40's and 50's, battling everything from searing heat and floods to mechanical breakdown.
The Outback Way Atlas & Guide
Another in Hema’s series of outdoor guides, The Outback Way Atlas and Guide provides you with a wealth of information for travelling and enjoying the Outback Way – from Perth to Cairns. Travelling across the centre of Australia, the Outback Way is fast becoming one of Australia’s most iconic outback tourism and adventure drive experiences.
The High Country - 4WD and Camping Guide
(Formally titled: 4WD Tracks of the High Country)
This guide will lead you through twenty of the best four-wheel drive touring destinations in both the Victorian and New South Wales High Country. It is full of information on the region's history, natural features and highlights.
