Travelling Coober Pedy to William Creek

I have done the trip twice in a VN commodore towing a trailer, the corugation can be bad at times and bothe times ripped hell out of the road tyres. Both times in the dry could be a different ball game in the wet.

Did that road in 2003 just after the grader went through. It was as smooth as silk. So short answer is, depends when it was last graded. Generally a pretty good road with no big washouts or creeks etc, just may get a bit rough is all.

Hi We just came through that way a couple of weeks ago. The road you mention is actually in better shape than the Oodnadatta itself. We were in a cruiser and sat on 90 easy. Could be a bit different if they have had some rain but was really like a highway. Just watch your speed doesnt creep up as your tyres may suffer.
Cheers
Alan

GeorgieGirl
have a look at my members rig and profile near the Plane photo and scroll right down the bottom and see what I done the Oodnadatta track in , in 1966 , it was only a 2 wheel track then.

Doug

Don't forget to look out for Lake Cadibarrawirracanna. You won't find a signpost coz people keep knicking them !!!
No probs. on the road, but like all 'outback' roads- just take it easy !!!!

Georgiegirl
The advice you have got so far is well and good. But where to from William Creek? Whether you turn left or right you still have a considerable expanse of the Oodnadatta Track to traverse. At least twice the distance from Coober Pedy. Realistically, all of this can be travelled with your rig, but you will have to check current conditions the day before you do it. The difference between a 4 lane highway and an impassable bog can be a single storm in that part of the world. if the conditions are right you could get into William Creek the first day, stay the night and then spend the next night at either Marla (North) or Maree(South). And continue on your merry way. But take it from one who has been stranded (in a 4WD) in Marree, William Creek and Oodnadatta at various times, this area is totally unpredictable. Have you considered leaving the camper at Coober Pedy and doing the round trip to William Creek, Oodnadatta, Marree and back to Coober Pedy. It would make the drive a lot easier and less taxing. There is accommodation available at the pub at William Creek and at the Service Station at Marree if you need it.

TG

Look for my post hole shovel. It fell of half way from William Ck to Coober Pedy. Let me know if you find it. It was...... 1989 I think.. might be a bit rusty by now, but it was a beaut shovel.