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 View/make more comments (4)

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 View/make more comments (7)
Birdsville Track Marree to Mungeranie	Open 4WD	Updated: 3/07/2008 11:43:20 PM View/make more comments (0)
Inside Track	Unknown	Updated: 3/07/2008 11:43:20 PM View/make more comments (3)
Mungeranie to Kalamurina	Open 4WD	Updated: 3/07/2008 11:43:20 PM View/make more comments (0)

Section/Road/Track	Status	Comments
Coober Pedy - Oodnadatta via Moon Plain	Caution	Updated: 3/07/2008 11:43:24 PM View/make more comments (3)

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 View/make more comments (2)
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 View/make more comments (5)
Coongie Track	Open 4WD	Open to 4WD. Caution at ponded water. Updated: 3/07/2008 11:43:25 PM View/make more comments (2)
Cordillo Downs Rd - Innamincka to Birdsville Dev R	Unknown	With care Updated: 3/07/2008 11:43:25 PM View/make more comments (7)
Cullyamurra Track	Open	Updated: 3/07/2008 11:43:25 PM View/make more comments (0)
Innamincka to the Border via Arrabury Turnoff	Open 4WD	high clearance Updated: 3/07/2008 11:43:25 PM View/make more comments (0)
Innamincka Town Area	Open	Updated: 3/07/2008 11:43:25 PM View/make more comments (1)
Innaminicka - Nappa Marrie	Caution	Updated: 3/07/2008 11:43:25 PM View/make more comments (3)
Innaminka Causeway	Open	Updated: 3/07/2008 11:43:25 PM View/make more comments (2)
Innaminka Regional Reserve	Open 4WD	See Track Closures Updated: 3/07/2008 11:43:25 PM View/make more comments (0)
Merty merty to Camerons Corner	Caution	Updated: 3/07/2008 11:43:25 PM View/make more comments (7)
Moomba	Open 4WD	Updated: 3/07/2008 11:43:25 PM View/make more comments (0)
Moomba to Gidgealpa	Open	Updated: 3/07/2008 11:43:25 PM View/make more comments (0)
Walkers Crossing	Closed	Still Closed due to recent rains. Updated: 3/07/2008 11:49:45 PM View/make more comments (8)

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 View/make more comments (3)
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 View/make more comments (1)
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 View/make more comments (3)
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 View/make more comments (2)
Oodnadatta to Hamilton Stn	Open	Updated: 4/07/2008 12:00:56 AM View/make more comments (4)

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 View/make more comments (0)
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 View/make more comments (1)
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 View/make more comments (0)
Mount Barry to Arckaringa	Open	Updated: 4/07/2008 12:00:59 AM View/make more comments (1)
Mount Barry to San Marino	Open	Updated: 4/07/2008 12:00:59 AM View/make more comments (0)
Oodnadatta to Coober Pedy	Open 4WD	Updated: 4/07/2008 12:00:59 AM View/make more comments (0)
Oodnadatta Track - Bopeechee to William Creek	Open 4WD	Updated: 4/07/2008 12:00:59 AM View/make more comments (0)
Oodnadatta Track - Marree to William Creek	Open 4WD	Updated: 4/07/2008 12:00:59 AM View/make more comments (5)
Oodnadatta Track - Oodnadatta to Marla	Open	Updated: 4/07/2008 12:00:59 AM View/make more comments (2)
Oodnadatta Track - William Creek to Oodnadatta	Open 4WD	Updated: 4/07/2008 12:00:59 AM View/make more comments (2)
Painted Desert Road	Open	Updated: 4/07/2008 12:00:59 AM View/make more comments (2)
William Creek Rd - William Creek to Coober Pedy	Open 4WD	Updated: 4/07/2008 12:00:59 AM View/make more comments (3)

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 View/make more comments (1)
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 View/make more comments (2)
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 View/make more comments (4)
K1 Line	Open 4WD	The K1 is a good run (11 hr, 399 km). Updated: 4/07/2008 12:01:24 AM View/make more comments (0)
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 View/make more comments (2)
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 View/make more comments (3)
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 View/make more comments (1)
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 View/make more comments (0)
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 View/make more comments (0)
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 View/make more comments (4)
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 View/make more comments (0)

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 View/make more comments (0)
Moomba to Della	Open	Updated: 4/07/2008 12:01:27 AM View/make more comments (0)
Moomba to Merty Merty	Open	Updated: 4/07/2008 12:01:27 AM View/make more comments (0)
Mount Hopeless to Merty Merty	Caution	Caution at grid approaches and watch for bulldust holes Updated: 4/07/2008 12:01:27 AM View/make more comments (0)
Strzelecki Track - Lyndhurst to Moomba	Open	Updated: 4/07/2008 12:01:27 AM View/make more comments (0)
Strzelecki Track - Lyndhurst to Mt Hopeless	Caution	Updated: 4/07/2008 12:01:27 AM View/make more comments (0)
Strzelecki Track - Mt Hopeless to Innamincka	Open	Updated: 4/07/2008 12:01:27 AM View/make more comments (2)