Location of Homelands Track (Permit Required)
From
Finke (Aputula), 89.22kms SE
From
Oodnadatta, 168.65kms N
From
Santa Teresa, 232.43kms SE
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Description of Homelands Track (Permit Required)
Heading in this area towards Oasis
Bore, in the Finke Floodplain is an Aboriginal homeland and there are several culturally significant and sensitive areas and visitation by non-aboriginal people is highly discouraged. Generally, to traverse on this track, the proper permit must be obtained, unless now stated that it is prohibited.
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Weather & Climate for Homelands Track (Permit Required)
Closest Weather Station
Oodnadatta at 02:30 09 Nov CDT
Distance from Homelands Track (Permit Required) 169.25km S
| Temperature | Feels Like | Rel. Humidity | Dew Point | Pressure | Rainfall | Wind Direction | Wind Speed | Gusts |
|---|
| 29.3°C |
23.8°C |
17% |
1.7°C |
1014.4hPa |
0.0mm |
ENE |
20km/h
11knots |
26km/h
14knots |
Closest Climatic Station
Oodnadatta Airport
Distance from Homelands Track (Permit Required) 169.25km 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 |
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