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Longreach to Innamincka

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This trek starts at Longreach and travels in a south westerly direction passing through Stonehenge, Jundah and Windorah. It will take you through stunning outback Queensland and Channel Country, before ending at Innamincka in the beautiful Innamincka Regional Reserve.
StartClick to Reverse the Dynamic Map and Driving NotesLongreach
Trek
FinishInnamincka
Distance858.89 kmMinimum Days3
Average Speed63.16 km/hrDriving Time13 hr 35 min
Article By: ExplorOz Team   Updated: 7 May 2008
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 Description

This trek note starts at the old and established town of Longreach which lies on the Route 66 Landsborough Highway. It is home of the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and the Qantas Founders Outback Museum. From Longreach, you will travel on some bitumen before hitting the gravel of the Longreach Jundah road through Stonehenge, Jundah and Windorah. From Windorah the red sands ridges and gibber plains dominate the scenery as the trek turns west then south down the Planet Downs – Arrabury road and then the Nappa Merrie road to Cooper Creek and the historic town of Innamincka.

 Interactive Route Map

LongreachLandsborough Hwy & Thomas Dev RdThomas Dev Rd & Additional Area RdBimerahThomas Dev Rd & Stonehenge Connection RdStonehenge Connection Rd & Stonehenge Longreach RdStonehengeThomas Dev Rd & Jundah Stonehenge RdThomas Dev Rd & Glenariff AccessJundahThomas Dev Rd & Winton Jundah RdThomas Dev Rd & Jundah Lina Glen RdThomas Dev Rd & Diamantina Dev RdWindorahJC Hotel RuinsDiamantina Dev Rd & Birdsville Dev RdBirdsville Dev Rd & Planet Arrabury RdBush Camp - Planet Downs Arrabury RoadPlanet Arrabury Rd & Haddon Corner AccessHaddon CornerPlanet Arrabury Rd & Haddon Corner AccessPlanet Arrabury Rd & Arrabury RdArrabury Rd & Lake Pure RdArrabury Rd & Dig Tree RdDig Tree Road & Cooper Creek RdThe Dig TreeDig Tree Road & Cooper Creek RdArrabury Rd & Dig Tree RdAdventure Way & Nappa Merrie - Santos RdAdventure Way & Bullah Bullah Crossing AccessAdventure Way, SA-QLD BorderAdventure Way & Bore TrackNappa Merrie Rd & Cullyamurra Waterhole AccessAdventure Way & Dillons HwyInnamincka
Longreach
The town of Longreach was settled in the 1870s and is now the largest town in the region. The old town from its humble beginnings in the 1870s as a stock route junction on the 'long reach' of the Thomson River is now fully serviced by road, rail and air.
Features: Populated PlaceService Station,Roadhouse Caravan Park Rubbish Bin,Tip Fuel Water Supply Toilet Pub Food,Shopping Camp Fee Police Station Medical Services Resort,Motel Point of Interest
Position: 144.2492ºE   23.4421ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Landsborough Hwy & Thomas Dev Rd
Distance: 0.38km
Average Speed: 32.92km/h
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn Off
Position: 144.2439ºE   23.4369ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Thomas Dev Rd & Additional Area Rd
Distance: 35.02km
Average Speed: 79.69km/h
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn Off
Position: 144.1604ºE   23.7166ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Bimerah
Distance: 83.77km
Average Speed: 88.76km/h
Bimerah
No description entered. Enter description or photos.
Features: Populated Place
Position: 143.5668ºE   24.2147ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Thomas Dev Rd & Stonehenge Connection Rd
Distance: 32.7km
Average Speed: 78.15km/h
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn Off
Position: 143.3166ºE   24.3594ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Stonehenge Connection Rd & Stonehenge Longreach Rd
Distance: 2.58km
Average Speed: 64.84km/h
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn Off
Position: 143.2951ºE   24.3485ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Stonehenge
Distance: 1.28km
Average Speed: 57.43km/h
Stonehenge
This site is opposite the delightful pub and has hot shower and flushing toilet. Donation to Council required.
Features: Populated PlaceToilet Pub Point of Interest
Position: 143.2868ºE   24.3548ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Thomas Dev Rd & Jundah Stonehenge Rd
Distance: 5.01km
Average Speed: 67.71km/h
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn Off
Position: 143.2926ºE   24.3966ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Thomas Dev Rd & Glenariff Access
Distance: 19.66km
Average Speed: 79.68km/h
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn Off
Position: 143.2551ºE   24.5663ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Jundah
Distance: 41.95km
Average Speed: 89.83km/h
Jundah
No description entered. Enter description or photos.
Features: Populated PlaceCaravan Park River Crossing Airstrip Fuel Pub Food,Shopping Police Station Point of Interest
Position: 143.0596ºE   24.8297ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Thomas Dev Rd & Winton Jundah Rd
Distance: 10.58km
Average Speed: 71.31km/h
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn Off
Position: 142.9572ºE   24.8081ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Thomas Dev Rd & Jundah Lina Glen Rd
Distance: 2.59km
Average Speed: 91.22km/h
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn Off
Position: 142.9385ºE   24.8191ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Thomas Dev Rd & Diamantina Dev Rd
Distance: 78.48km
Average Speed: 83.07km/h
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn Off
Position: 142.6889ºE   25.3830ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Windorah
Distance: 5.55km
Average Speed: 75.1km/h
Windorah
Windorah is one of three towns in the Barcoo Shire in south-west Queensland, Australia. It is named after the local Aboriginal word for "Big Fish".
Features: Populated PlaceService Station,Roadhouse Caravan Park River Crossing Rubbish Bin,Tip Water Supply Toilet Pub Food,Shopping Water Body,River,Stream,Falls Resort,Motel
Position: 142.6566ºE   25.4219ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: JC Hotel Ruins
Distance: 80.98km
Average Speed: 74.32km/h
JC Hotel Ruins
The name came about after John Costello carved his initials in a Bauhinia tree here while he was out "looking at country". Those who came after him would use that blazed tree as a marker, and eventually a pub was built on the spot to cater for the ever-increasing trade.
Features: Point of Interest
Position: 141.8990ºE   25.3779ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Diamantina Dev Rd & Birdsville Dev Rd
Distance: 29.21km
Average Speed: 79.55km/h
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn Off
Position: 141.6185ºE   25.3819ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Birdsville Dev Rd & Planet Arrabury Rd
Distance: 54.53km
Average Speed: 79.2km/h
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn Off
Position: 141.2440ºE   25.6923ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Bush Camp - Planet Downs Arrabury Road
Distance: 5.42km
Average Speed: 46.32km/h
Features: Camp Free
Position: 141.2166ºE   25.7336ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Planet Arrabury Rd & Haddon Corner Access
Distance: 35.29km
Average Speed: 67.41km/h
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn Off
Position: 141.1303ºE   26.0074ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Haddon Corner
Distance: 13.23km
Average Speed: 43.62km/h
Haddon Corner
Haddon Corner is the north-eastern corner of the state of South Australia in Australia, where it meets with the border of Queensland. It was first surveyed by John Carruthers, Lawrence Allen Wells, and Augustus Poeppel around 1883.
Features: Point of Interest
Position: 140.9997ºE   25.9963ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Planet Arrabury Rd & Haddon Corner Access
Distance: 13.23km
Average Speed: 43.62km/h
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn Off
Position: 141.1303ºE   26.0074ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Planet Arrabury Rd & Arrabury Rd
Distance: 115.59km
Average Speed: 60.27km/h
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn Off
Position: 141.0152ºE   26.7082ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Arrabury Rd & Lake Pure Rd
Distance: 63.82km
Average Speed: 73.66km/h
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn Off
Position: 141.1860ºE   27.2206ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Arrabury Rd & Dig Tree Rd
Distance: 42.32km
Average Speed: 59.5km/h
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn Off
Position: 141.1535ºE   27.5430ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Dig Tree Road & Cooper Creek Rd
Distance: 11.92km
Average Speed: 56.47km/h
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn Off
Position: 141.0792ºE   27.6096ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: The Dig Tree
Distance: 2.16km
Average Speed: 32.8km/h
The Dig Tree
The tree at the depôt camp that Brahe marked the location of the buried supplies still stands on the banks of Bullah Bullah Waterhole on Coopers Creek in south-west Queensland.
Features: Historic and Landmark TreesCamp Fee Point of Interest
Position: 141.0783ºE   27.6169ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Dig Tree Road & Cooper Creek Rd
Distance: 2.16km
Average Speed: 32.8km/h
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn Off
Position: 141.0792ºE   27.6096ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Arrabury Rd & Dig Tree Rd
Distance: 11.92km
Average Speed: 56.47km/h
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn Off
Position: 141.1535ºE   27.5430ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Adventure Way & Nappa Merrie - Santos Rd
Distance: 10.45km
Average Speed: 57.54km/h
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn Off
Position: 141.1272ºE   27.6301ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Adventure Way & Bullah Bullah Crossing Access
Distance: 2.64km
Average Speed: 22.97km/h
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn Off
Position: 141.1096ºE   27.6420ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Adventure Way, SA-QLD Border
Distance: 14.41km
Average Speed: 67.45km/h
Features: Marker,Sign
Position: 141.0003ºE   27.7171ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Adventure Way & Bore Track
Distance: 11.8km
Average Speed: 65.79km/h
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn Off
Position: 140.9004ºE   27.7568ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Nappa Merrie Rd & Cullyamurra Waterhole Access
Distance: 12.07km
Average Speed: 69.52km/h
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn Off
Position: 140.7814ºE   27.7395ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Adventure Way & Dillons Hwy
Distance: 2.94km
Average Speed: 37.84km/h
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn Off
Position: 140.7658ºE   27.7606ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Innamincka
Distance: 3.28km
Average Speed: 60.61km/h
Innamincka
Great place. Go on the Cooper Creek cruise. Well worth it. Pete is full of information, the bird life and the river gums are magnificent in the setting sun. September 2007.
Features: Populated PlaceRiver Crossing Walk Track Rubbish Bin,Tip Fuel Water Supply Toilet Pub Food,Shopping Camp Fee
Position: 140.7372ºE   27.7474ºS (GDA 94)

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 Things to See & Do

The Dig Tree   RatingRatingRatingRatingRating
Historic and Landmark Trees Camp Fee Point of Interest
The tree at the depôt camp that Brahe marked the location of the buried supplies still stands on the banks of Bullah Bullah Waterhole on Coopers Creek in south-west Queensland. Short Overview: Robert O'Hara Burke had asked Brahe and the depôt party to remain at the depôt camp on the Cooper for three months.
JC Hotel Ruins   RatingRatingRatingRatingRating
Point of Interest 
The name came about after John Costello carved his initials in a Bauhinia tree here while he was out "looking at country". Those who came after him would use that blazed tree as a marker, and eventually a pub was built on the spot to cater for the ever-increasing trade.
Jundah   RatingRatingRatingRating
Populated Place Caravan Park River Crossing Airstrip Fuel Pub Food,Shopping Police Station Point of Interest
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Haddon Corner   RatingRatingRating
Point of Interest 
Haddon Corner is the north-eastern corner of the state of South Australia in Australia, where it meets with the border of Queensland. It was first surveyed by John Carruthers, Lawrence Allen Wells, and Augustus Poeppel around 1883.
Stonehenge   RatingRatingRating
Populated Place Toilet Pub Point of Interest
This site is opposite the delightful pub and has hot shower and flushing toilet. Donation to Council required.
Windorah   
Populated Place Service Station,Roadhouse Caravan Park River Crossing Rubbish Bin,Tip Water Supply Toilet Pub Food,Shopping Water Body,River,Stream,Falls Resort,Motel
Windorah is one of three towns in the Barcoo Shire in south-west Queensland, Australia. It is named after the local Aboriginal word for "Big Fish".
Longreach   
Populated Place Service Station,Roadhouse Caravan Park Rubbish Bin,Tip Fuel Water Supply Toilet Pub Food,Shopping Camp Fee Police Station Medical Services Resort,Motel Point of Interest
The town of Longreach was settled in the 1870s and is now the largest town in the region. The old town from its humble beginnings in the 1870s as a stock route junction on the 'long reach' of the Thomson River is now fully serviced by road, rail and air.
Stockmen’s’ Hall of Fame, JC Hotel Ruins, Haddon’s Corner, The Dig Tree, Cullymurra Waterhole, Burkes Grave and more.

 Preparation

Travel from Windorah via the Planet Downs Arrabury road and the Nappa Merrie road requires a high level of vehicle preparation. A four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended and you should carry sufficient water for 4 days, at least one spare tyre AND tyre repair equipment, as well as fuel sufficient for the 600 kilometres legs where no fuel is available.

From Windorah this is very remote area travelling and preparations for travel should take this into consideration. If your vehicle breaks down or you have some other trouble, stay with your vehicle.

Supplies
Restocking of supplies is possible at Winton, Longreach, and Innamincka and to some extent at Opalton.

PUBLIC NOTICE
Tyre and Mechanical services at Innamincka will be opened by local John Osborne for approx 1 hour first thing in the morning daily. This is for tyre enquiries only and is from Monday 18th Feb 2008 until approx 18th April 2008. Services that will be available from April onwards will be advised later.

Fuel Supplies & Usage

Fuel SymbolLongreach, Jundah, Windorah, Innamincka Diesel4cyl 120 litres ULP4cyl 139 litres LPG4cyl 172 litres
6cyl 132 litres6cyl 155 litres6cyl 151 litres
8cyl 139 litres8cyl 142 litres
Usage is averaged from TrekFuel (* specific to trek) submissions and calculated based on trek distance.

Best Time To Visit

May to September

Closest Climatic Station

Windorah Post Office
Distance from Trek Mid Point 33.34km NE
 JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec
Mean Max. °C 38.136.634.630.2 25.321.721.424.0 28.332.535.537.7
Mean Min. °C 24.123.521.116.1 11.37.66.58.1 12.016.419.822.5
Mean Rain mm 42.449.638.820.1 18.816.415.210.0 10.417.921.129.4
    Best time to travel      Ok time to travel      Travel NOT recommended

Services & Supplies

The following locations have various services and supplies: Longreach, Stonehenge, Jundah, Windorah, Innamincka

 Camp Sites & Accomodation

The Dig Tree   RatingRatingRatingRatingRating
Historic and Landmark Trees Camp Fee Point of Interest
The tree at the depôt camp that Brahe marked the location of the buried supplies still stands on the banks of Bullah Bullah Waterhole on Coopers Creek in south-west Queensland. Short Overview: Robert O'Hara Burke had asked Brahe and the depôt party to remain at the depôt camp on the Cooper for three months.
Innamincka   RatingRatingRatingRating
Populated Place River Crossing Walk Track Rubbish Bin,Tip Fuel Water Supply Toilet Pub Food,Shopping Camp Fee
Great place. Go on the Cooper Creek cruise. Well worth it. Pete is full of information, the bird life and the river gums are magnificent in the setting sun. September 2007.
Jundah   RatingRatingRatingRating
Populated Place Caravan Park River Crossing Airstrip Fuel Pub Food,Shopping Police Station Point of Interest
No description entered. Enter description or photos.
Windorah   
Populated Place Service Station,Roadhouse Caravan Park River Crossing Rubbish Bin,Tip Water Supply Toilet Pub Food,Shopping Water Body,River,Stream,Falls Resort,Motel
Windorah is one of three towns in the Barcoo Shire in south-west Queensland, Australia. It is named after the local Aboriginal word for "Big Fish".
Longreach   
Populated Place Service Station,Roadhouse Caravan Park Rubbish Bin,Tip Fuel Water Supply Toilet Pub Food,Shopping Camp Fee Police Station Medical Services Resort,Motel Point of Interest
The town of Longreach was settled in the 1870s and is now the largest town in the region. The old town from its humble beginnings in the 1870s as a stock route junction on the 'long reach' of the Thomson River is now fully serviced by road, rail and air.
Camping permits are required within the Innamincka Regional Reserve.

 Environment

Around Longreach the terrain is predominantly Mitchell grass plains punctuated by stony ranges and mesas known locally as jump-up country. This changes to sand ridges and gibber plains from Windorah to Innamincka.

During the summer months the temperatures may reach 45 to 50 degrees C. Travel in the region between October and March is not recommended due to high temperatures and possible flooding.

 History

Longreach
The town of Longreach was settled in the 1870s and is now the largest town in the region. The old town from its humble beginnings in the 1870s as a stock route junction on the 'long reach' of the Thomson River is now fully serviced by road, rail and air.
According to history, Longreach is famous for its role with Qantas having the original hangar that housed Australia’s first six aircraft were built between 1922 and 1934. This airline which began life in Queensland's Outback, subsequently grew into our first international carrier. Longreach also has the Australian Stockman’s Hall Of Fame, which is a memorial to the explorers, overlanders, pioneers and settlers of remote Australia. It was in 1974, that Hugh Sawrey, a well known stockman and outback artist, enlisted supporters for his dream for this 12.5 million dollar memorial.

J.C. Hotel
The name came about after John Costello carved his initials in a Bauhinia tree here while he was out "looking at country". Those who came after him would use that blazed tree as a marker, and eventually a pub was built on the spot to cater for the ever-increasing trade. The manager of Canterbury station got a little weary of pulling his stockmen out of the pub and bought it and ripped the roof off. The weather did the rest, and today there is little left but mounds of clay and a few rotting timbers. Nearby there's a graveyard that reminds you that this was not a really good place for women and young children.

Windorah
Windorah’s history is linked with Isisford for it was the Whitman brothers who established both towns. Originally known as Stony Point, its current name is the Aboriginal word for 'place of large fish'. This relates to Cooper Creek, which is formed by the junction of the Thomson and Barcoo Rivers just south of Jundah.

 Driving Directions

Time
Direction
Distance
Longreach to Landsborough Hwy & Thomas Dev Rd 0.38 km NW 317°
Landsborough Hwy & Thomas Dev Rd to Thomas Dev Rd & Additional Area Rd 35.02 km S 195° 26 min
Thomas Dev Rd & Additional Area Rd to Bimerah 83.77 km SW 227° 56 min
Bimerah to Thomas Dev Rd & Stonehenge Connection Rd 32.7 km SW 238° 25 min
Thomas Dev Rd & Stonehenge Connection Rd to Stonehenge Connection Rd & Stonehenge Longreach Rd 2.58 km NW 299° 2 min
Stonehenge Connection Rd & Stonehenge Longreach Rd to Stonehenge 1.28 km SW 230° 1 min
Stonehenge to Thomas Dev Rd & Jundah Stonehenge Rd 5.01 km S 173° 4 min
Thomas Dev Rd & Jundah Stonehenge Rd to Thomas Dev Rd & Glenariff Access 19.66 km S 191° 14 min
Thomas Dev Rd & Glenariff Access to Jundah 41.95 km SW 214° 28 min
Jundah to Thomas Dev Rd & Winton Jundah Rd 10.58 km W 283° 8 min
Thomas Dev Rd & Winton Jundah Rd to Thomas Dev Rd & Jundah Lina Glen Rd 2.59 km SW 237° 1 min
Thomas Dev Rd & Jundah Lina Glen Rd to Thomas Dev Rd & Diamantina Dev Rd 78.48 km S 202° 56 min
Thomas Dev Rd & Diamantina Dev Rd to Windorah 5.55 km SW 217° 4 min
Windorah to JC Hotel Ruins 80.98 km W 274° 1 hr 5 min
JC Hotel Ruins to Diamantina Dev Rd & Birdsville Dev Rd 29.21 km W 269° 22 min
Diamantina Dev Rd & Birdsville Dev Rd to Birdsville Dev Rd & Planet Arrabury Rd 54.53 km SW 227° 41 min
Birdsville Dev Rd & Planet Arrabury Rd to Bush Camp - Planet Downs Arrabury Road 5.42 km SW 211° 7 min
Bush Camp - Planet Downs Arrabury Road to Planet Arrabury Rd & Haddon Corner Access 35.29 km S 196° 31 min
Planet Arrabury Rd & Haddon Corner Access to Haddon Corner 13.23 km W 275° 18 min
Haddon Corner to Planet Arrabury Rd & Haddon Corner Access 13.23 km E 95° 18 min
Planet Arrabury Rd & Haddon Corner Access to Planet Arrabury Rd & Arrabury Rd 115.59 km S 188° 1 hr 55 min
Planet Arrabury Rd & Arrabury Rd to Arrabury Rd & Lake Pure Rd 63.82 km S 163° 51 min
Arrabury Rd & Lake Pure Rd to Arrabury Rd & Dig Tree Rd 42.32 km S 185° 42 min
Arrabury Rd & Dig Tree Rd to Dig Tree Road & Cooper Creek Rd 11.92 km SW 225° 12 min
Dig Tree Road & Cooper Creek Rd to The Dig Tree 2.16 km S 186° 3 min
The Dig Tree to Dig Tree Road & Cooper Creek Rd 2.16 km N 3 min
Dig Tree Road & Cooper Creek Rd to Arrabury Rd & Dig Tree Rd 11.92 km NE 45° 12 min
Arrabury Rd & Dig Tree Rd to Adventure Way & Nappa Merrie - Santos Rd 10.45 km S 195° 10 min
Adventure Way & Nappa Merrie - Santos Rd to Adventure Way & Bullah Bullah Crossing Access 2.64 km SW 233° 6 min
Adventure Way & Bullah Bullah Crossing Access to Adventure Way, SA-QLD Border 14.41 km SW 232° 12 min
Adventure Way, SA-QLD Border to Adventure Way & Bore Track 11.8 km SW 246° 10 min
Adventure Way & Bore Track to Nappa Merrie Rd & Cullyamurra Waterhole Access 12.07 km W 279° 10 min
Nappa Merrie Rd & Cullyamurra Waterhole Access to Adventure Way & Dillons Hwy 2.94 km SW 213° 4 min
Adventure Way & Dillons Hwy to Innamincka 3.28 km NW 298° 3 min
Longreach to Innamincka 858.89 km     13 hr 35 min
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.

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