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SA Deserts Weather & Climate
Closest Weather Station
Oodnadatta at 03:00 06 Jul CST
Distance from Oodnadatta 0.98km S
Temperature
Feels Like
Rel. Humidity
Dew Point
Pressure
Rainfall
Wind Direction
Wind Speed
Gusts
14.4°C
5.4°C
51%
4.4°C
-hPa
1019.1mm
NNE
41km/h
22knots
-km/h
-knots
Closest Climatic Station
Oodnadatta Airport
Distance from Oodnadatta 0.98km 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
Anne Beadell Highway
See
WA - Western Deserts - Anne Beadell Highway
for WA section.
Section/Road/Track
Status
Comments
WA/SA Border to Coober Pedy
Open
This part of the Highway has some washouts and short stretches of bad corrugations.
Updated: 3/07/2008 11:43:22 PM
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Birdsville
Qld Weather forcasts for Birdsville are For Dry conditiohs for next 3 days KW 04/07/2008
For roads to the North and East of Birdsville see the
QLD Road Condtions - Birdsville section
.
Section/Road/Track
Status
Comments
Birdsville Track (Mungeranie to Birdsville)
Open 4WD
Closed from Mungeranie to Birdsville.
Caution at creek crossings
Updated: 3/07/2008 11:43:20 PM
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Birdsville Track Marree to Mungeranie
Open 4WD
Updated: 3/07/2008 11:43:20 PM
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Inside Track
Unknown
Updated: 3/07/2008 11:43:20 PM
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Mungeranie to Kalamurina
Open 4WD
Updated: 3/07/2008 11:43:20 PM
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Coober Pedy
Section/Road/Track
Status
Comments
Coober Pedy - Oodnadatta via Moon Plain
Caution
Updated: 3/07/2008 11:43:24 PM
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Innamincka
Weather Reports suggest most of the rain forcast over the next 3 days will be in southern and Western Parts of South Australia.
KW 04/07/2008
Section/Road/Track
Status
Comments
15 Mile Track and access to Cooper Creek
Closed
Closed west past Will’s Site turn offdue to recent rains.
Updated: 3/07/2008 11:43:25 PM
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Bollards Lagoon/Bore Track
Closed
Contact Bollards Lagoon (61 8 8091 3873) prior to crossing private land.
Updated: 3/07/2008 11:43:25 PM
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Coongie Track
Open 4WD
Open to 4WD. Caution at ponded water.
Updated: 3/07/2008 11:43:25 PM
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Cordillo Downs Rd - Innamincka to Birdsville Dev R
Unknown
With care
Updated: 3/07/2008 11:43:25 PM
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Cullyamurra Track
Open
Updated: 3/07/2008 11:43:25 PM
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Innamincka to the Border via Arrabury Turnoff
Open 4WD
high clearance
Updated: 3/07/2008 11:43:25 PM
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Innamincka Town Area
Open
Updated: 3/07/2008 11:43:25 PM
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Innaminicka - Nappa Marrie
Caution
Updated: 3/07/2008 11:43:25 PM
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Innaminka Causeway
Open
Updated: 3/07/2008 11:43:25 PM
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Innaminka Regional Reserve
Open 4WD
See Track Closures
Updated: 3/07/2008 11:43:25 PM
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Merty merty to Camerons Corner
Caution
Updated: 3/07/2008 11:43:25 PM
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Moomba
Open 4WD
Updated: 3/07/2008 11:43:25 PM
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Moomba to Gidgealpa
Open
Updated: 3/07/2008 11:43:25 PM
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Walkers Crossing
Closed
Still Closed due to recent rains.
Updated: 3/07/2008 11:49:45 PM
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Mt Dare
No Rain Reported as of Sun 08/06/2008
Care must be taken as there have been many accidents last year, mostly due to speed and inexperience. Don''t let good track conditions give you a false sence of security as conditions can change suddenly.
Drive according to track conditions, accidents in the Outback nearly always results in a roll over, not a good way to end to a holiday or worse still your life!
Temperatures can be extreme in the summer, be prepared with extra water and ensure someone knows your itinery.
Currently days are cool to warm, with cold nights.
Call Mt Dare Hotel for more info, 08 8670 7835 or www.mtdare.com.au or www.outbackpubs.com.au
For roads to the North of Mt Dare see the
NT Road Conditions - Mt Dare section
Section/Road/Track
Status
Comments
Hamilton Stn to Dalhousie Springs via Pedirka ruin
Open 4WD
This is always a slow, rough track, take care and slow down in rutted sections as this track is the cause of many roll overs, Dalhousie Pass or a Desert Parks Pass is needed for this area. High clearance, 4x4 ONLY. (1¾ hr 85 km)
NOTE: Drop your tire pressure by at least 20% (from highway pressure) for travel on these outback tracks (or until they bulge a little), the risk of tire damage is greatly reduced and you will have better traction (see June 05 issue of 4x4 magazine). Please leave ALL gates as you found them, in a convoy make this CLEAR to the last vehicle through the gate, we still find some gates left open. SLOW DOWN for oncoming traffic or when being overtaken, don’t worry you won’t be late! In the interest of safety, or just a broken windscreen. Check out www.mtdare.com.au for more tips.
Updated: 4/07/2008 12:00:56 AM
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Mt Dare to Andado (Back rd to alice)
Open 4WD
This is one of the outback’s picturesque drives through the Finke River floodout, this track is OK but slow, with bulldust in places. Molly Clark pops in from time to time; you are welcome to have a look around or camp. The old homestead is like a living museum; watch out for Cattle. There are many gates, leave them as you find them, 4x4 is recomended... (2 hr, 100 km).
FINKE – MT DARE. This track is mostly good with some corrugations, slow down for oncoming traffic. There is no fuel available for the public at New Crown Station. Watch out for Cattle and leave gates as you find them, New Crown-Andado and Andado-Border gates MUST be closed at all times. UHF repeater channel 6 covers this area. Grading has just been completed (1.5 hr, 100 km)
Updated: 4/07/2008 12:00:56 AM
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Mt Dare to Dalhousie Springs
Open 4WD
Take care and slow down in rutted sections, becoming very corrugated due to the high volume of 4wd’s, there are no shops or fuel available at Dalhousie Springs; but there are two dumps for your rubbish. Dalhousie Pass or Desert Parks Pass are needed for this area. UHF repeater channel 6 covers some of this area. (1 ¼ hr 70 km)
CAMP FIRES ARE PERMITTED AT Mt DARE, IN THE WITJIRA & SIMPSON DESERT NATIONAL PARKS. Fire wood can be collected at 3 o’clock creek, Abminga creek (7km south of Mt Dare) and Charlotte Waters. Collect wood for Mt Dare before you arrive, no fire wood can be collected once you are there.
Updated: 4/07/2008 12:00:56 AM
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Mt Dare to Hamilton Stn via Eringa
Open 4WD
Beware of cattle & on-coming traffic and bad corrugations traveling over the Sand hills just south of Hamilton Homestead. Eringa Waterhole has filled up and a notice board outlines some Kidman history. Watch out for Cattle. No pass needed for this track. UHF repeater channel 6 covers some of this area. (3.5 hr, 250 km)
Updated: 4/07/2008 12:00:56 AM
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Oodnadatta to Hamilton Stn
Open
Updated: 4/07/2008 12:00:56 AM
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Oodnadatta Track
Check with local authorities before travelling Ponded water and caution at creek crossings
Section/Road/Track
Status
Comments
Bopeechee to Roxby Downs
Open 4WD
Caution at Roadworks
Updated: 4/07/2008 12:00:59 AM
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Lake Eyre - Access via Halligan Bay Track
Open 4WD
Open to 4WD with extreme caution. Caution required at creek crossings and corrugated sections. This track is a declared Public Access Route. Driving on the Lake surface is an offence and dangerous. Recommended speed of 40km/h once reaching gibber country and dropping down to Lake Eyre.
Updated: 4/07/2008 12:00:59 AM
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Lake Eyre - Access via Level Post Bay
Open 4WD
This track is a declared Public Access Route. Driving on the Lake surface is an offence and dangerous. Major sand drifts have occurred on the road to level post bay and the car park area at Level Post Bay and extreme caution should be taken to avoid becoming bogged. If in doubt, check the sand dune area for conditions before entering or take the short walk from the Lake Eyre National Park sign to the lake (approximately 150 metres).
Updated: 4/07/2008 12:00:59 AM
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Mount Barry to Arckaringa
Open
Updated: 4/07/2008 12:00:59 AM
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Mount Barry to San Marino
Open
Updated: 4/07/2008 12:00:59 AM
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Oodnadatta to Coober Pedy
Open 4WD
Updated: 4/07/2008 12:00:59 AM
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Oodnadatta Track - Bopeechee to William Creek
Open 4WD
Updated: 4/07/2008 12:00:59 AM
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Oodnadatta Track - Marree to William Creek
Open 4WD
Updated: 4/07/2008 12:00:59 AM
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Oodnadatta Track - Oodnadatta to Marla
Open
Updated: 4/07/2008 12:00:59 AM
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Oodnadatta Track - William Creek to Oodnadatta
Open 4WD
Updated: 4/07/2008 12:00:59 AM
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Painted Desert Road
Open
Updated: 4/07/2008 12:00:59 AM
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William Creek Rd - William Creek to Coober Pedy
Open 4WD
Updated: 4/07/2008 12:00:59 AM
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Simpson Desert Reserves and Witjura National Park
Desert Parks Bulletin has Simpsin Desert Open for business.
It is NOT recommended to travel without a Sat-Phone or HF radio (Sat-Phones can be hired from Mt Dare Hotel (08 8670 7835) or Birdsville Info Centre (07 4656 3300).
The 4WD Radio Network provides travelers with road and weather reports during daily scheduled broadcasts via the VKS737 HF radio network, call 08 8287 6222 for more info.
Weather conditions can change rapidly so travelers should be prepared with extra fuel, water and supplies, temperatures can be extreme in the summer, 50 deg plus. The Spring Creek Delta or Eyre Creek often flood when it rains causing delays for a few days.
In the event of a breakdown and you don’t have a Sat-phone, never leave the vehicle, help is rarely walking distance.
You should allow 3 full days to cross the Simpson
Travel within the Simpson Desert requires a SA Desert Parks Pass, which is also of use for travelling in the surrounding areas. See
Permits Page
for more information.
Section/Road/Track
Status
Comments
AAK (Knolls) Track
Open 4WD
Approdinna Attora Knolls are a Gypsum formation and quite unusual in contrast to the desert.
Updated: 4/07/2008 12:01:24 AM
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Dalhousie to Purni Bore
Open 4WD
The Spring Creek Delta track is closed and a new By-pass track called the “Bingy Lowe Track” is now permanently in place, follow detour signs as directed. This new track is much more accessible when wet. A Desert Parks Pass is needed for this area including the Simpson. (1.75 hr 70 km)
Updated: 4/07/2008 12:01:24 AM
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French Line
Open 4WD
FRENCH LINE, PURNI – POEPPEL CORNER, This track is slow going and sandy all the way (15–20 km/h) and has been getting rougher over the years; reduced tyre pressures are necessary. Beware of steep “drop offs” on the western face of the dunes. Scalloping is caused by vehicles with incorrect tyre pressure, towing a trailer or driving in 2wd, trailers are definitely not recommended on the French Line (use the Rig rd). It’s very important to CHECK YOUR TIRE PRESSURE (18 – 22 psi, including the trailer if you really must take one). It’s a good sand challenge, DEFINITELY USE 4x4. (11½ hr, 195 km)
Updated: 4/07/2008 12:01:24 AM
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K1 Line
Open 4WD
The K1 is a good run (11 hr, 399 km).
Updated: 4/07/2008 12:01:24 AM
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QAA Line (Includes Big Red)
Open 4WD
QAA LINE, POEPPEL CORNER – BIRDSVILLE, Just like the French Line only the sand dunes get bigger, with the biggest being BIG RED. There is a detour around this giant dune if you can’t get over it, (don’t kill yourself trying). Take care at salt lakes as they can be a bit wet; drive in existing wheel tracks only, USE 4x4. (6 ½ hr, 170 km)
Updated: 4/07/2008 12:01:24 AM
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Rig Road
Open 4WD
RIG ROAD & K1, PURNI – POEPPEL CORNER, This track is the least demanding but has been deteriorating over the years and becoming quite rough; with its clay capping slowly breaking up care must be taken when cresting sand dunes, this track can have corrugations, deep washouts & rutting. Sand dunes between the Knolls track and the K-1 Line are more difficult to cross especially from the west. The K1 is a good run (11 hr, 399 km).
Updated: 4/07/2008 12:01:24 AM
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Simpson Desert
Open 4WD
Significant rain has fallen Sun 08/06/08 check local conditions as closures will occour.
Travel from one side of the desert to the other is blocked by floodwaters at the Eyre Creek. Access to Poeppel Corner is possible from West Side if return back via Dalhousie.
Check local conditions before travelling in the area. Satellite phones are available to hire for Simpson Desert trips from Mt Dare Hotel and the Wirrari Tourism Centre in Birdsville. Contact Mt Dare on 08 8670 7835/Wirrarri Centre 07 4656 3300.
Updated: 4/07/2008 12:01:24 AM
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The Rocks Road
Closed
PERMANENTLY CLOSED don’t use this track at all unless you have permission from the Oodnadatta Police. (08) 8670 7805
Updated: 4/07/2008 12:01:24 AM
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WAA Line
Open 4WD
This is the same as the French Line but with smaller dunes and very picturesque after rain. While in this area take a look at the Knolls; this is a scenic but fragile part of the Simpson, please stay on the track. USE 4x4. (11 hr, 237 km)
Updated: 4/07/2008 12:01:24 AM
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Warburton Track
Open 4WD
Please obey Signs and Road Closures when posted.
Track is currently rough and unsuitable for trailers
Feedback welcome.
Call Mungerannie Hotel for more details 08 8675 8317.
Updated: 4/07/2008 12:01:24 AM
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Witjira National Park
Open 4WD
Caution is required on on corrugated sections of roads. Spring Creek Delta is permanantly closed , so use the by-pass road east of Dalhousie Springs.
Check local conditions before travelling. Please call the Desert Parks hotline on 1800 816 078 for further information. A public phone (card only) is available at Dalhousie Springs. (Note: Phone cards not available at Dalhousie) Camping should be restricted to Dalhousie Springs, 3 O’clock Creek and Purni Bore while within Witjira National Park.
Updated: 4/07/2008 12:01:24 AM
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Strzelecki Track
Proceed with Caution.
Frequent Bulldust holes and rough Grid approaches
Section/Road/Track
Status
Comments
Della to Innaminka
Open
Updated: 4/07/2008 12:01:27 AM
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Moomba to Della
Open
Updated: 4/07/2008 12:01:27 AM
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Moomba to Merty Merty
Open
Updated: 4/07/2008 12:01:27 AM
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Mount Hopeless to Merty Merty
Caution
Caution at grid approaches and watch for bulldust holes
Updated: 4/07/2008 12:01:27 AM
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Strzelecki Track - Lyndhurst to Moomba
Open
Updated: 4/07/2008 12:01:27 AM
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Strzelecki Track - Lyndhurst to Mt Hopeless
Caution
Updated: 4/07/2008 12:01:27 AM
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Strzelecki Track - Mt Hopeless to Innamincka
Open
Updated: 4/07/2008 12:01:27 AM
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