Innaminka

Submitted: Tuesday, Aug 12, 2014 at 20:48

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Innamincka Memorials and Markers

This trek which lies purely in the Innamincka Regional Reserve follows the memorials, markers and waterholes along Cooper Creek and includes the 15 Mile Track, and Nappa Merrie Road.

Innamincka & Coongie Lakes

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The Coongie Lakes area contains excellent camping and fishing locations along the lakes and waterholes of the Cooper Creek and is accessible only by 4WD.

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Hi all looking at heading to Innaminka , then dig tree and back down through the corner country near the end of month with camper trailer, and was wondering if anyone has been there recently ,as to road conditions ,weather and places to see etc .Leaving Adelaide ,and via Lyndhurst ,Moomba . Any info would appreciated .
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John

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Reply By: Member - Rod N (QLD) - Tuesday, Aug 12, 2014 at 21:48

Tuesday, Aug 12, 2014 at 21:48

We did Tibooburra to Dig Tree a few weeks ago with an off highway caravan. Roads were mostly quite corrugated and very, very dusty. As always said, drive to the conditions and reduce tyre pressures.
Keep an eye on the weather forecasts as rain is predicted for the coming few days but I'm not sure how far it will extend.
Coongie Lakes is worth a visit. There are also other Burke and Wills historic sites in the Cooper Creek area as well as the Dig Tree.

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Follow Up By: 489 - Wednesday, Aug 13, 2014 at 16:31

Wednesday, Aug 13, 2014 at 16:31

what tyre pressures do you use out of curiosity? I mainly keep mine at 30psi on twin cab hilux with rtt, fully loaded with occupants we come in at 2900kg according to our local weigh bridge. Always trying to reduce weight, but think this is our minimum - cheers Garry

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Follow Up By: Member - Rod N (QLD) - Wednesday, Aug 13, 2014 at 17:09

Wednesday, Aug 13, 2014 at 17:09

I had mine at around 30psi as well. Speed was about 60 km/hr but of course varies quite a bit and was higher on the better bits.

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Reply By: Les PK Ranger - Wednesday, Aug 13, 2014 at 15:48

Wednesday, Aug 13, 2014 at 15:48

I recommend going up the Old Strz Tk if possible, a lot less traffic in general, but no trucks like on the main road.
They are very slow, and create a lot of dust.

Do check out Burkes grave site (Burkes Waterhole) and Cullyamurra Waterhole is very nice camping.
Plenty of good camping at the dig tree site too.
The loop from the dig tree to come back around to the north of Innaminka is a nice drive too.

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Follow Up By: Member - Geoffrey N (NSW) - Saturday, Aug 16, 2014 at 21:22

Saturday, Aug 16, 2014 at 21:22

Just travelled the Old Strez and it is almost a highway. It seems to have received a fair bit of attention as the drilling exploration has extended out that way. We left Innaminka about 8:30 and were at Montecollina before midday.

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Reply By: Sigmund - Thursday, Aug 14, 2014 at 04:15

Thursday, Aug 14, 2014 at 04:15

Be prepared to be flexible. Just a light rain up there can close the tracks for a day or two. Then they open to 4WD only & will be slower than usual.

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Reply By: The Landy - Thursday, Aug 14, 2014 at 06:30

Thursday, Aug 14, 2014 at 06:30

Hi John,

An alternate route from Innamincka to Tibooburra is down through the northern end of the Bore Track, and south Through Epsilon and Omicron.

It is the shortest route, but quite scenic, and you enter into the Sturt National Park via Toona Gate.

Enjoy...

Cheers, Baz - The Landy

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Follow Up By: Allan B (Member, SunCoast) - Thursday, Aug 14, 2014 at 11:43

Thursday, Aug 14, 2014 at 11:43

Yes Baz,

I endorse that route as a good scenic drive, especially since the Southern section of the Bore Track through Bollards Lagoon has been closed.