Tibubura

Forgot to mention the run Tib to Noccundra is also pretty good. There are dunes but not soft as clay has been brought in. Lots of currugations between Noccundra and Innamincka but its easy travelling. A good half day Tib to Innamincka.

Duncs

Planning to go to Coopers Creek mid year. If you were going from sydney which route would you take?

bks

That would change depending on a few variables.

The most important would be where is the water.

As Hughesy metions below, right now there is a fair bit lying around out there and travel could be difficult.

You could probably get to Tib via Broken Hill at the moment, I don't know beyond that. West of Bourke would be a bit difficult at the moment. How long it will stay wet for is hard to say.

The other option is to go north out of Bourke and then west through Thargomindah.

Keep an eye on the road conditions section on this site for up to date info closer to the time of travel.

Duncs

Not planning to go for a few months.

thanks for the information

Hey bks,

You can pretty much choose the route to suit yourself, but I'd consider putting these places on the route, sequence would depend on direction of travel...

Bourke, Louth, Tilpa, Wannaring, Hungerford, Currawinya NP, Thargominda, Noccundra, Dig Tree, Innamincka, Coongie Lakes, Drive to Cameron Corner via Bore Track and Bollards Lagoon (fee?), Tibooburra, Milparinka, Mt Poole, White Cliffs, Mutawinji NP, Menindee/Kinchega NP, Lake Mungo NP, then back anyway you like... I drove the route to Ivanhoe then back along the Barrier Hwy, but you can choose another route to suite. Allow 3-5 weeks. Longer if you have time.

Of course this is all pretty hot in summer and should be done from April on... July/August might be best as the water is likely to stay up for several more months with the falls up in N and CQ.