Oodnadatta track - best places to camp
Submitted: Wednesday, Jul 02, 2008 at 22:53
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Member - Gareth P (VIC)
Hi All,
What are some of the better
places to
camp along the
Oodnadatta track? Have some detailed maps of campsites, but then a few mates like to stay in the "towns"closer to the pubs? Where I like to get away from the towns a bit. What are peoples experiences??
Reply By: Member - Mal and Di (SA) - Wednesday, Jul 02, 2008 at 23:18
Wednesday, Jul 02, 2008 at 23:18
We were there in the last two weeks and stopped at
Coward Springs which is a small fee, clean facility and free firewood.Then camped at Alberga River which did not have
water but was nice in the sandhills.
Before that there is the
Algebuckina Bridge with
camp spots under it but also to the east on the
water hole. Another
water hole
camp at Eringa Stationand maybe also at Abminga Siding but didn't stay at either.
Further south we stopped in the scrub off the
Woomera Road on the Mount Gunson
Mine road. Friendly folk in there who will make you welcome. We camped in the scrub at
the entrance to the
mine area.
Give me a message if you need more info.
M.
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Follow Up By: EscapeArtists - Thursday, Jul 03, 2008 at 00:56
Thursday, Jul 03, 2008 at 00:56
If you come accross a
well tanned man namely Bukkamannua in Eringa say gday, He made food from dust that man. Enjoy!
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Reply By: Kiwi & "Grenade" - Thursday, Jul 03, 2008 at 07:23
Thursday, Jul 03, 2008 at 07:23
we drove under the bridge and camped there at Nrth
Creek I think it was called....prob only 15 - 20 outta town....gtreat spot, plenty of fire wood....nice and quiet..... we then managed
Lyndhurst I think from memory the next day.....easy run....
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Reply By: Kiwi & "Grenade" - Thursday, Jul 03, 2008 at 07:23
Thursday, Jul 03, 2008 at 07:23
we drove under the bridge and camped there at Nrth
Creek I think it was called....prob only 15 - 20 outta town....gtreat spot, plenty of fire wood....nice and quiet..... we then managed
Lyndhurst I think from memory the next day.....easy run....
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Follow Up By: Member - Bucky (VIC) - Thursday, Jul 03, 2008 at 07:54
Thursday, Jul 03, 2008 at 07:54
Laura
Good to see that you drove under the bridge twice
Cheers
Bucky .
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Follow Up By: Member - Bucky (VIC) - Thursday, Jul 03, 2008 at 07:55
Thursday, Jul 03, 2008 at 07:55
Laura
Good to see that you drove under the bridge twice
Cheers
Bucky .
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Follow Up By: Member - Bucky (VIC) - Thursday, Jul 03, 2008 at 07:55
Thursday, Jul 03, 2008 at 07:55
Laura
Good to see that you drove under the bridge twice
Cheers
Bucky .
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Follow Up By: Kiwi & "Grenade" - Thursday, Jul 03, 2008 at 13:48
Thursday, Jul 03, 2008 at 13:48
thanks bucky x 3!!
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Reply By: MEMBER - Darian (SA) - Thursday, Jul 03, 2008 at 08:32
Thursday, Jul 03, 2008 at 08:32
In general terms, there are heaps of
camping spots along the OT - we like it quiet too - our practice has usually been to simply look for a tree lined
creek crossing when its about time to
camp (usually around 4pm) - for eg.... approx 32k north of
William Creek - nice little spot - even though the trees are mostly arid stunted varieties and don't offer much shade, they can provide a bit of wind break - about every
creek crossing wil have
camp spots cleared by the many previous travellers - there won't be any firewood there of course - you need to bring that from a place that people don't
camp in :-o).......
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Reply By: MEMBER - Darian (SA) - Thursday, Jul 03, 2008 at 08:33
Thursday, Jul 03, 2008 at 08:33
In general terms, there are heaps of
camping spots along the OT - we like it quiet too - our practice has usually been to simply look for a tree lined
creek crossing when its about time to
camp (usually around 4pm) - for eg.... approx 32k north of
William Creek - nice little spot - even though the trees are mostly arid stunted varieties and don't offer much shade, they can provide a bit of wind break - about every
creek crossing wil have
camp spots cleared by the many previous travellers - there won't be any firewood there of course - you need to bring that from a place that people don't
camp in :-o).......
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Reply By: Member - vivien C (VIC) - Thursday, Jul 03, 2008 at 08:37
Thursday, Jul 03, 2008 at 08:37
Gareth,
There are lots of
places to
camp as has been said. We like to make it to
Farina on our way north. It's about 45kms south of the Maree. The
camp ground is good and the
ruins of the old town are interesting. Once on the
Oodnadatta track we've camped at
Coward Springs,
Algebuckina Bridge,
Oodnadatta waterhole and stopped at Eringa
Waterhole for lunch and thought it would be a very
nice camp.
There are so many creeks, sidings, bridges etc along the way that you should have no trouble finding somewhere quiet.
Viv
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Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Thursday, Jul 03, 2008 at 09:28
Reply By: Wizard1 - Thursday, Jul 03, 2008 at 10:43
Thursday, Jul 03, 2008 at 10:43
The best thing about travelling routes like the
Oodnadatta Track is you can
camp almost any where you like....which is what we did...love this country.
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Reply By: Shaker - Thursday, Jul 03, 2008 at 12:35
Thursday, Jul 03, 2008 at 12:35
Beresford siding is a good spot too.
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Reply By: Aussie.Nomad - Thursday, Jul 03, 2008 at 20:43
Reply By: Member - Gareth P (VIC) - Friday, Jul 04, 2008 at 00:59
Friday, Jul 04, 2008 at 00:59
Thankyou to everyone, I will post photos on my return!
Thanks again
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Reply By: VH-GU4 - Friday, Jul 04, 2008 at 19:16
Friday, Jul 04, 2008 at 19:16
I back Shaker,
Beresford siding is tops, last time i was there the
bore still had
water running out it so was a free shower, but that was a few years ago.
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