Road conditions in NE South Australia

Hi Snoopy,

You will be fine on any of those roads/tracks UNLESS there has been rain and the road is closed. No need for a sandflag, although going west from Camerons Corner a flag is an extra precaution when going over the numerous dunes (but its a made road and not just single track like the Simpson or Canning SR).

Cheers,

Val.

Ditto - you have the ideal rig for those roads - rain aside, the grader crews will probably have been out there in the far north of SA, pre tourist season - as for the Flinders - once again, rain aside, the roads associated with the whole length of the Flinders are usually excellent or better for the tourist influx. Given good weather, your trip should be an unforgettable treat !

Snoopy,
As stated all good depending on current road reports.
Late last year I put the sand flag up when travelling Walkers crossing as there was a couple of motor cycle groups travelling at the same time.
A couple of years ago the road from Mt Hopeless to Arkaroola was pretty slow going towing the Jayco.
Fantastic country, Enjoy.
Regards Mike.

As above, those roads are fine for an Aussie Swag camper. Also the Cordillo Downs road is OK when dry!

Snoopy,

Current flood in the Diamantina will probably keep the Inside Track closed in May.

Outside track should be good,

Bob

we just got a rain again here in Broken Hill and it is moving west so you will need to do as suggested just before your trip check road conditions
South Australian Outback Roads
St Pats race day today in Broken Hill and we just got one huge down pore and it is going to be a bit muddy at the races

Birdsville track is being resheeted it's ok but heavy traffic is taking its toll on parts already done. Certainly those driving on the closed road isn't helping. But they are at Mulka and on their way to Mungerannie so that's over 12 months and they are under halfway. So it's getting better but it is what it is at least they have had some dry conditions to get it done. I have my doubts that the current flood waters will get too far as there is allot of very dry country it has to go through, there has been no on ground rain in the lower Diamantina. But good luck if it does the country could do with a drink. The creek has had run in it every year for the last 7 years it just doesn't always get to the Lake and small flows dry very quickly.

Just beware of the Balcanoona - Mt Hopeless Rd at the northern junction with the Strez. After rain the authorities appear to be a bit too keen to declare it open to 4WD. You will get another but likely conservative view from the Innamincka Trading Post.

Just 5mm of rain in that country can close the roads so be prepared to be flexible with your route.