simpson

Hi Slush,

The Simpson is effectively blocked from the east at the flooded Eyre Creek. We were there 10 days ago and it will take a fair bit of time to receed. We didn't visit Warburton Crossing as we were told it was impassable.
Stick to the Birdsville outside track, you should be OK.
Regards
Ian@Mt Dare

I travelled those tracks twice last year. If Warburton Crossing were passable, its an easy run up to Poeppels (in dry weather) - takes about 4-5 hours. And Poeppels to Birdsville is about another 4 hours or so. Best to spend a night camped in the gidgee somewhere either side of Poeppels.

Walkers Crossing is also closed at present by water at the Crossing. Its a very interesting run - takes you through stony desert, sand dunes, and then the beautiful Cooper Creek country. Can travel from Birdsville to Innamincka in a day, but best done is a liesurely 2 days.

Did Birdsville to Innamincka via Walkers last year when at the races and was as dry as a bone the whole way. I can't imagine the crossing impassable, but would love to get out there while it's wet. Lovely drive, we did it in around 6hrs I think. Too bad you can't get through :o)