Warburton Crossing (Simpson Desert)

Ah, very confusing then with current access across.

Mid May, well being open all depends on if it rains up in QLD too, big catchment to Cooper, it can be flowing months after central QLD rains.

Thank you Kevin, appreciated.

Chris

Kevin,

The LEYC Webpage is awesome to say the least and has a few very useful - real time - links. These are providing me with the answers that I am seeking.

In particular, this one for Warburton Crossing;-

https://www.waterconnect.sa.gov.au/Systems/SiteInfo/Pages/Default.aspx?site=A0021005&period=HRLY#Real-Time%20Data,Real-Time%20Data,Real-Time%20Data%20Plot

I know I've already said it, but sincere Thanks.

Cheers
Chris

What I noticed Chris, when we crossed the Warburton last Oct, was that it is, at the road anyway, just a minor channel. I'd suggest that if there was water at say 2M at the road crossing, there may well be a kilometer or two of floodplain that is inundated.

Less than 100kms downstream, on Cowarie Station, the Warburton channel is very impressive, and the flow is quite brisk. I'll let the photo do the talking.



Bob

Thanks for that Bob, rather interesting and scenic site!

I imagine it could get quite muddy and slippery too following a flood, but I've no doubt the track would also be closed at such times.

I see from the real time data from the SA Water Data webpage that a little further Up-stream (?) (at Poothapoota Water Hole) the water has ponded with literally only a trickle flowing to the crossing.

I'll be keeping an eye on all this over the next couple of weeks.