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Oodnadatta, 191.09kms NE (428kms, 12hrs 43mins driving)
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Finke (Aputula), 236.94kms E (1
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Birdsville, 258.95kms W (2
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Santa Teresa, 345.3kms SE (1
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Closest Weather Station
Oodnadatta at 09:30 22 Nov CDT
Distance from WAA Line & Rig Road 191.81km SW
| Temperature | Feels Like | Rel. Humidity | Dew Point | Pressure | Rainfall | Wind Direction | Wind Speed | Gusts |
|---|
| 17.8°C |
12.0°C |
72% |
12.7°C |
1016.3hPa |
0.0mm |
SSW |
35km/h
19knots |
44km/h
24knots |
Closest Climatic Station
Oodnadatta Airport
Distance from WAA Line & Rig Road 191.81km 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.
[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.
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Australia Aus Tour DVD
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