Sunday, Mar 16, 2014 at 16:55
Lloyd,
There is not a lot at
Halligan Bay in the way of camping. Areas are "enclosed" and the basic
toilet facilities are used by day trippers in their coaches as
well as travellers and campers. You would be much better camping at
William Creek opposite the Hotel. The
camp ground is mostly gravel but the toilet/shower facilities are excellent. (at least they were when we were there). You will hear the throb of the "town" generator but will get used to it and have no trouble sleeping. We
free camp a fair bit, but facilities like those at
William Creek, give you a breather so to speak. The pub also provides sit down meals if you choose to skip the self cooking for a night or so.
Halligan bay is a half day trip and after doing the obligatory walk out onto Lake Eyre, you have kind of "been there, done that".
On the drive out you get to an area with an apparent "lake" on the horizon. This is a mirage and you reach the edge of a higher plain, then drive down onto the lower level. When you reach
Halligan Bay (this area is the lowest point below sea level in Australia at 15m below sea level), you will be amazed at the size of the lake and this is only the lower southern section.
I love the character of the outback in the areas you are planning to visit.
As far as flight costs go, Trevor will have "package deals" that will be cheaper than single flights, or those at rare peak times, such as when Lake Eyre has water in it. We kind of got two flights for the cost of one, but there were two couples to share the total cost.
There is no harm in dropping in to Wrightair and enquiring on the options when staying there, or passing through. Trevor is based at the only house in "town" and is the "master" of
William Creek. A good bloke too.
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