Oodnatta Track

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Oodnadatta Track

If you’re a history buff you’re going to go nuts crossing the Oodnadatta Track. The track follows the orignal Ghan line from Marla to Oodnadatta and then on to Marree. There's stacks of ruins,

Oodnadatta Track

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If you're a history buff you're going to go nuts crossing the Oodnadatta Track. The track follows the original Ghan line from Marree to Oodnadatta. There's stacks of ruins, mound springs,

Kimber77

Hi All,

We are heading to Coober Pedy from Hay via William Creek in June with a caravan. What is the condition of the Oodnatta Track at this time of year and will it be suitable for the van?

Thanks

Roy & Fiona

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Reply By: Shaker - Thursday, Apr 10, 2014 at 10:28

Thursday, Apr 10, 2014 at 10:28

Please don't think I am being picky, but you will find more info by searching for 'Oodnadatta Track' !

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Follow Up By: Ross M - Thursday, Apr 10, 2014 at 11:20

Thursday, Apr 10, 2014 at 11:20

Yep just add an "ada"and your in business.

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Follow Up By: Member - PJR (NSW) - Saturday, Apr 12, 2014 at 10:59

Saturday, Apr 12, 2014 at 10:59

Disagree with you Shaker. He wanted up tp date info and not something that someone dumped there a year or so back.

I would love to answer him and give him some info on the track right now.

Phil

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Follow Up By: Shaker - Saturday, Apr 12, 2014 at 13:12

Saturday, Apr 12, 2014 at 13:12

Who says that a correctly spelt Google search wouldn't get up to date information?

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Reply By: Member - John - Thursday, Apr 10, 2014 at 10:54

Thursday, Apr 10, 2014 at 10:54

Kimber, what sort of van?

John and Jan

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Follow Up By: Kimber77 - Thursday, Apr 10, 2014 at 10:59

Thursday, Apr 10, 2014 at 10:59

John,

20 ft dual axle on road.

Roy

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Follow Up By: KevinE - Thursday, Apr 10, 2014 at 19:03

Thursday, Apr 10, 2014 at 19:03

G'day Roy,

It can be done, but personally, I wouldn't do it mate. Your van will never be the same again.

Stone chips on top of stone chips to the van & all kinds of damage inside the van from things getting shaken loose.

If you do decide to do it, dropping your tyre pressures down to very low & driving very cautiously can't hurt!

Good luck with it & enjoy your trip! :)

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Reply By: Peter_n_Margaret - Thursday, Apr 10, 2014 at 11:20

Thursday, Apr 10, 2014 at 11:20

This video clip is the Strz in October '12, but it is similar +/- to the Oodnadatta track.
You decide....

Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 Motorhome.

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Reply By: MEMBER - Darian, SA - Thursday, Apr 10, 2014 at 12:24

Thursday, Apr 10, 2014 at 12:24

Yep - there are heaps of first hand posts here with advice on the Oodnadatta 'Track'.... plus the Exploroz Treks page as well. In essence though, re an on-road van up there.... clearance should not be an issue anywhere but the stony sections* will be ! You need robust tyres and a means of keeping the stones off your van (and from bouncing back to your tug).
*Most of the track is usually smooth, but some minor sections comprise nothing but small stones.

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