Roads around Innamincka, Are they open ?

You could try this Link

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this one Link

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South Australia Outback Roads Report also available by Telephone 1300 361 033

Hi Guys,
Most roads around Innamincka are open, there are a few still closed due to the recent rain in the Innamincka Regional Reserve.

Interesting that the 1st link was suggested to be a problem - that was us - Yes some tracks ARE still actually closed ( ExplorOz, killjoy that it is, may have been the only reliable/appropriate source in those links. The Transport SA websites road report was last updated on the 17/06/2008 and does not mention the relevant tracks).

However, cannot tell when they may open.

Remember while one end of the track may be open, or the track may be just trafficable, the local Authorities may keep the tracks closed to prevent excessive damage until it dries out properly.

I have been keeping an eye on this area for you because of the gathering, and update it as info comes to hand.

So the Latest desert Parks bulletin 24/06 reports the following
closures/changes.
Coongie Track – Closed due to recent rains.
Walkers Crossing Track – Closed due to recent rains.
15 Mile Track and Access to Cooper Creek – Closed west past Minkie Waterhole due to recent rains.
Cullyamurra Track – Open.
Bore Track – Closed due to recent rains. Contact Bollards Lagoon (61 8 8091 3873) prior to crossing private land.

The rest is here
SA Deserts Road Conditions

Just some general info for you as to how all this works..

We do have trouble getting the latest reliable info on these tracks - they can close and open again in a few hours or be closed for weeks. Info can take days to filter through.

Trouble is there is no one ideal source, as it is a big country out there.

We are the ONLY organization coordinating NATIONAL Outback and Remote Road Reports and we update the info whenever it comes to hand, or when we can ferret it out (1-3 times per week) in some areas where we have cooperation from local authorities that can be up to 2 or 3 times a day after rain EG Broken Hill - Outback NSW
This is a mammoth task - one which even Local State and Federal Governments together have not been able to commit to.
We are continually expanding our sources of reliable info by tapping into Police stations National Parks rangers locals and some of our customers and readers who get recent updates from transport operators and tourists.
We have available a system that can even be updated in real time in the field with a laptop and a sat phone or an internet connection.It is a matter of encouraging authorities and people in the field traveling, to utilize it..

We do appreciate any reliable info YOU can give us when out there. It is in fact the traveling public and local authorities are the 2 most instant sources of info. That includes you guys, - when out there to think of sending us an email or giving feedback on current remote conditions.

As you can appreciate at times we are the 1st to know when a track is open, sometimes we may be the last, sometimes we are the ONLY outside source of info for that area.

"IF" I am aware of heavy rain over a remote track I can usually warn of problems a whole day or two before you will see it on any of the official govt/auto club sites

So dont be too harsh - this is a free service funded solely by ExplorOz (as a convienent guide only I might add) which takes a lot of time - and just think about the logistics Australia wide.

Hope this insight helps

have fun out there!!

Kerry W
Road Conditions Coordinator
kerry@exploroz.com