Strezleki track in January

With a vehicle that can handle the extreme heat levels, adequate spares, plenty of water (and some more) and reliable communications it would of course be ok - but then, the only people who would usually do such things are those that live and work out there - they know the summer-outback game (or should do, that is). IMO, tourists have to keep one main issue in mind - vehicle breakdown - are you the type to survive ok by the roadside for hours on end, on a treeless plain, with no air conditioner and no shade - with 45-50 degrees and scorching radiation levels ? I love it out there, as many other forumites do, but it can be uncomfortably hot 3-4 months either side of January. Not for me, in Januaree !

Drover,

Yes it will be hot and, depending on the season, flies can be bad. You won't see very many people apart from local traffic.

Once you leave Lyndhurst (early) the trip to Innamincka can be done in a long day. Expect Innamincka to be a lot hotter than your departure point in the South.

If you intend to do this solo, ring the Ranger station at Innamincka and let them know your arrival date (forget about the coppers).

Finally, take a lot of water in case of accident or breakdowns (I can't stress this strongly enough). Canned fruit for kids is also well received in hot conditions.

Have a good trip

Kim

drover101
Assuming that it is not wet. you should have no problems , I go up the Birdsville Track when I go to Qld from SA, ANY MONTH

Drover, I'd be taking some form of communications, UHF and or CB and or sat phone. It can be a long wait for passing traffic even if you havent ventured off the track.
Another factor is age and fitness level. The younger you are, the easier it is. :))

Hi Drover I just returned from Moomba this morning and the Strezleki Track is in very good condition. It took us 4 hrs to drive from Moomba to Lyndhurst. As for passing traffic there is a large number of trucks servicing Moomba that travel the track every day. From the Cobblers up to Moomba is quite dusty as most of the sand hills are very wind blown and lack any vegetation due to the drought. The reports at Moomba suggested the track from Moomba to Innaminka is in good condition.

PS Just as a matter of interest the first 2 Km north of Lyndhurst was bitumised last week as part of a trial to see if it is possible to seal the existing road with out doing a major rebuild