all that rain

sorry for not making my self clear, i meant would it be a better time to go to see some green and some of the lakes and creeks full. or will it all be over by then?
shane

I hate to be negative, because I think that it will be a great trip.
However, I suspect that there's more rain on the way, and I'd be surprised if some of it doesn't end up that way.
Obviously you'll be keeping a close eye on the weather, and checking with the landholders etc. It would be a bugga to get stuck without essential supplies.
Good luck :)

Thanks for the reply, Footloose. We've dropped over the bottom now so I doubt there'll be more responses.

Yes, I have a thorough safety plan and do get my permissions.

Sat phone, GPS, call my coordinates in at 7.00pm each day, paper maps, compas, stack hat.

I've done part of the trip before and have a good relationship with the landholders.

Need to contact South Gap for the bottom of Lake Torrens. Haven't been there before.

On one of my previous trips I tried to go north from Andamooka but BHP wouldn't let me because they were drilling. This time I'll be about 50km east, not so far off the lake, so I expect they'll give permission. I'll also have to deal with the Mulgaria fella. I understand he's a bit tough.

Perhaps my greatest fear, out there alone, is getting stuck with wet weather. I take 15 litres emergency water plus baked beans and flour. I can make a pretty mean loaf of bread in my small camp oven. I survive quite well on 3 litres of water a day.

Last trip, I did over 900km on the bike, on Pernatty, Arcoona, Bosworth and Andamooka stations. Suppose you've got the general idea of the country.

So yes, it will be a great trip. It would be good to see Lake Eyre South with water in.

Thanks,
Laurie.

Sounds like a great trip :) Yes, know the general area but not as well as the SA boys. I have a mate who takes Quad bike tours to the Cape.
Sounds like a great way to travel.
Let us know how you get on with it.
Cheers
Footy