Coongie Lakes - water?

Thanks Ruth - appreciate your updates.
(nb - there is a possibility we met 30 yrs ago when you were a governess around Eromanga, as was my sister Pam.)

Keith, oh my!!!! Was Pam at "Yambutta"?

Corowa Downs (and Bodella) with Tony & Margaret Pegler.
But hey - it was a long time back.
We have visted several times since, and hope to see Bill again this year, but there may be a family re-union being organised on the east coast, so they may not be home in June.

OK, so I must have been at "Congie" - oh, that's so amazing. Where is she now, doing what?

Hi Ruth - Pam is now in Adelaide.
She has met you recently (in last 6 years) and you both know many of the same people from that era. While she was governessing we visited several times, and since then have been back. So while it is possible I met you on one of those visits many years ago, the probability may be low.
Nice to have a common connection though.
...............kind regards...............Keith

Thanks Michael - will leave the boat at home and stick to hiking.
Any tips you could pass on? - eg camping spots, tracks, things not to miss, insects, etc..............Keith

Not sure if you have been there before Keith...

Don't leave the canoe at home though. There are plenty of places to use it around on the Cooper at Innamincka.

The road out from Innamincka is in good nick at the moment but check the depth of the causeway. If the Cooper is on the rise you will need to carry enough fuel to go around the long way via the Dig Tree just in case you can't get back thru the causeway.

Good stops on the way out at Scrubby Camp and Kudriemitchie Outstation. There were a few camped there as Kudriemitchie is the last place where you can have a fire (banned at Coongie) Facilities there are pretty good as it's looked after by a 4WD Club (Landcruiser I think...) On a water hole but I wouldn't swim there at present.

The road is a little windy around here but no problem as the speed limit is only 40 anyway.

Once out at the Lake itself there are 2 main camping areas. The first is 4wd only across some sand hills. No prob in the Patrol but I wasn't keen on taking the trailer in there. The camping is more protected but a looonnnng way from the water. Great views from some of the taller dunes towards the end of the track and we spent quite some time out there watching dingoes and brolgas at different times of the day.

The other camping area is close to the day use area and are little sandy areas backing onto the Creek not far from where it empties into the Lake. There was no-one else there for the 2 days we were there (which I felt was enough time) Remember no fires, no water, a long drop dunny (with a view).

Easy walk down to the lake shore to watch the birds and collect some pipis (mussels if you like...)

Sensational place and worth the trip. And get up early and watch the sunrise. You won't regret it...

Thanks Ray - all info adds to the overall picture.