Description
This track is a designated Public Access Route. It offers an alternative route for driving between
Birdsville and
Innamincka through the flood plain country of the nothern overlow of the
Cooper Creek before rising onto the Sturt Stony Desert on the
Birdsville Track. Unmaintained and often impassable due to rain or floods this track is strictly dry
weather only. It takes around 6 hours in good conditions. The track also passes through private property and SANTOS gas and oil field operations. Please follow the markers carefully to avoid becoming lost in the maze of tracks. It is definately 4WD only and travel in the company of a convoy or with a digital navigational mapping system guiding the way is recommended.
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Walkers Crossing
From: Birdsville
To: Innamincka
Distance: 350.46 km
Direction: 147 °
Average Speed: 53.43 km/hr
Travel Time: 6 hours 33 mins
Using the Map
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Permits
None
Things to See & Do
Preparation
All travellers are recommend to read the
4WDriving Topic for related articles and checklists for preparing your vehicle and ensuring you are aware of the necessary
driving skills to tackle a trip of this nature.
All travellers should understand that mobile phones are not a reliable form of communication when driving in this region. We advise that you refer to the
Communications Topic for related articles to help you decide what
communications devices suit your budget and purpose.
NOTE: The Diamantina Shire (comprising the towns of
Birdsville,
Betoota and Bedourie) request that UHF Ch 8 and 38 are NOT to be used unless in an emergency - these channels are monitored by the Clinics, Police and station operators and must remain clear.
Fuel Supplies & Usage
 | Birdsville, Innamincka |
Diesel | 4cyl 49 litres |
ULP | 4cyl 57 litres |
LPG | 4cyl 70 litres |
|---|
| 6cyl 54 litres | 6cyl 63 litres | 6cyl 62 litres |
| 8cyl 55 litres | 8cyl 58 litres | |
Usage is averaged from
TrekFuel (* specific to trek) submissions and calculated based on trek distance.
Best Time To Visit
Closest Climatic Station
Moomba Airport
Distance from Trek Mid Point 142.49km S
| | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Mean Max. °C |
38.3 | 37.0 | 34.0 | 29.2 |
23.5 | 20.1 | 19.4 | 22.5 |
27.4 | 29.9 | 34.1 | 36.4 |
| Mean Min. °C |
24.5 | 23.8 | 20.5 | 15.9 |
10.8 | 7.5 | 6.6 | 8.4 |
12.7 | 15.8 | 19.5 | 22.2 |
| Mean Rain mm |
16.9 | 25.3 | 10.8 | 7.8 |
10.8 | 11.3 | 18.7 | 4.8 |
14.4 | 11.8 | 13.0 | 16.1 |
Best time to travel Ok time to travel Travel NOT recommended
Services & Supplies
The following locations have various services and supplies:
Birdsville,
Innamincka
Camp Sites & Accommodation
Camping is available in
Innamincka Regional Reserve, or along Christmas Creek. Do not camp in other sections of this track - this is part of the agreement of the PAR.
Environment
Use wood for
cooking sparingly in these
places and take out all rubbish.
History
Walkers Crossing is a an actual point along this route that is signed with PAR markers (WKX 126.4) The crossing is named for Syd Walker who worked in SANTOS Field Services Division at
Moomba. He was responsible for the rebuilding of this crossing of the
Cooper Creek which suffered regular flood damage. Soon after the project was completed Syd had a massive heart attack and in his honour, the men of Field Services decided to name the crossing after him and built a
memorial at the crossing. Later an attempt was made to steal the
plaque so Field Services removed it to
Moomba for safe keeping.
Distance is GPS recorded driving distance (not straight line), Direction is straight line from start to end, Time is calculated from actual GPS driving data.
