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Chambers Pillar

Chambers Pillar is a natural sandstone formation used by our famous early explorers as a navigational point. You can still read their signatures and inscriptions carved into the rock.

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capnbazza

Can anyone assist with info re accessingChambers pillar from Idracowra Station. I cannot locate any contact details for them. We are going to be in the area around 14th 15th of April.
Also is a dessert pass required to drive past Dalhousie springs. Seems like $150.00 is a bit much for a day pass to the area.

Capn Bazza

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Reply By: Dr Hook - Wednesday, Feb 20, 2013 at 14:42

Wednesday, Feb 20, 2013 at 14:42

No Bazz: you do not need any Permits just to eat your dessert at Dalhousie.
A Desert Parks permit can be obtained, however to access the area..
Dr Hook

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Follow Up By: capnbazza - Wednesday, Feb 20, 2013 at 14:50

Wednesday, Feb 20, 2013 at 14:50

Thanks but do I have to buy a pass????

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Follow Up By: Dr Hook - Wednesday, Feb 20, 2013 at 15:31

Wednesday, Feb 20, 2013 at 15:31

Bazz:
go to

http://www.exploreaustralia.net.au/South-Australia/Flinders-Ranges-and-Outback/Witjira-National-Park for park information including requirement to have a pass to enter (and/or camp)

go to
http://forms.bizgate.sa.gov.au/deh/parkspasses/desert.htm in order to purchase on-line or
Just pick one up from the Ranger's station at Dalhousie itself.
Dr Hook

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Follow Up By: mikehzz - Wednesday, Feb 20, 2013 at 16:48

Wednesday, Feb 20, 2013 at 16:48

A day pass to Dalhousie was about $8 from Mt Dare a few years ago.

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Reply By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Wednesday, Feb 20, 2013 at 15:09

Wednesday, Feb 20, 2013 at 15:09

Hi Bazza

The last time that I contacted Idracowra Station, they said that it was a closed station and the tracks were for station use only, and had to get there the long way round. Things may have changed if the Station has changed hands, so the best bet would be to give them a phone call

As for your Desert Pass, if passing through and not camping, as far as I know there is no charge. There maybe someone that will give you a better answer.

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Stephen

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Follow Up By: capnbazza - Wednesday, Feb 20, 2013 at 19:43

Wednesday, Feb 20, 2013 at 19:43

Thanks to all for the info re above. Does anyone know the contact details for Idracowra Station??

Cheers

Capn Bazzz

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Follow Up By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Wednesday, Feb 20, 2013 at 21:27

Wednesday, Feb 20, 2013 at 21:27

Hi Bazz

I know that the station was for sale (Give Ray White Real Estate a call in the Alice, they would have it)

I have lost my contact book, so sorry.

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Follow Up By: daz (SA) - Thursday, Feb 21, 2013 at 00:32

Thursday, Feb 21, 2013 at 00:32

I was on Horseshoe bend ( adjoins) for the desert race last June. I believe Idracowra had been sold to over seas interests.
A phone call to the pub / store/ roadhouse at Kulgera may glean some info as to who is actually (if anyone) is on the station. Otherwise a phone call to either Elders Rural services or Landmark at Alice Springs should definitely be able to provide some up to date information as to ownership & residents
Daz

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