Innamincka Accommodation

Yes.....and when there last September there was a small herd of cattle from Innamincka station roaming the common at times - damned big bull among them, but they bothered nobody. When I got home I wrote to Kidmans but they said there cattle have not been any trouble AND it is their station (true) - the town is IN the station. Think there's a time limiter on the showers now too - several minutes. But as Roachie says, its hard to get sick of Innamincka.

Bill,

"The common is a great place to camp".....are you fair dinkum mate???

When we were there last November, Cooper Creek along the Common was a series of puddles and sand banks and the water was green.
Didn't impress us.

Fortunately friends we were travelling with had been before and we headed for Cullyamurra Waterhole. About 14 k out and over some pretty ordinary piece of road (corrugated). But what a difference Cullyamurra was. About 6 kilometers long, serene and plenty of bird life.
The water, although "silty" was great to swim in and use for the portable showers.

This would be one of my all time favourite places and I will certainly return there.
We caught plenty of yabbies at a spot that will remain secret. One yabbie in particular was the size of a K.I Marron. Went down beaut with a Coopers Ale or two. I caught one undersized fish which was returned to the water before hooking several tortoises. (Also returned) I intend returning there in about March next time which is the best time to fish for Yellowbelly so I'd told. But then again one doesn't have to fish. Just sitting on the bank with a drink in hand, watching the pelicans and letting the stress dissipate as you wiggle your toes through the sand.

Cullyamurra has camping spots spread along the banks of the waterhole and includes long drop toilets at strategic points for those that don't have their own portables. No showers, but as Roachie has mentioned you can "buy" one opposite the Innamincka Trading Post and it gives one an excuse, (if you need one) to have a Coopers Beer at the Cooper in the Pub.

Jeez I'm rambling aren't I.

See Ya!
Bill.