Camp at lake eyre

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Oodnadatta Track

If you’re a history buff you’re going to go nuts crossing the Oodnadatta Track. The track follows the orignal Ghan line from Marla to Oodnadatta and then on to Marree. There's stacks of ruins,

Oodnadatta Track

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If you're a history buff you're going to go nuts crossing the Oodnadatta Track. The track follows the original Ghan line from Marree to Oodnadatta. There's stacks of ruins, mound springs,

allan62

Does any one know if there is a camp ground at lake eyre.

Thanks Allan

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Reply By: austastar - Wednesday, Apr 08, 2009 at 09:28

Wednesday, Apr 08, 2009 at 09:28

I don't know if you would call it a camp ground but you can see a turning circle and some sort of shed/shelter on google earth at the end of the track out from william creek

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Follow Up By: MrBitchi (QLD) - Wednesday, Apr 08, 2009 at 09:54

Wednesday, Apr 08, 2009 at 09:54

That's called Halligan Bay. Not a bad spot for a bit of solitude. No facilities there in '03 and I believe it's now hemmed in by the infamous bollards... The "shed" is an information sign.

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Follow Up By: slave - Wednesday, Apr 08, 2009 at 19:33

Wednesday, Apr 08, 2009 at 19:33

We camped at Halligan Bay in 2005 and it was the coldest I have ever been. It was worse than the -3 that we experienced in the Simpson on the same trip. I think we were in bed fully clothed by 8pm trying to warm up.

Fires are not allowed either.

Sunrise and sunset were exceptional but I would never camp there again.

In 2005 there were composting toilets and a shelter over tables and seats.

YMMV

Mrs S

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Reply By: Rangiephil - Wednesday, Apr 08, 2009 at 09:35

Wednesday, Apr 08, 2009 at 09:35

Yes there is a camp ground at ABC Bay with a composting toilet.

It is pretty bleak and remote and there is no shelter from the wind if it starts up as it often does.

Regards Philip A

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Follow Up By: Rangiephil - Wednesday, Apr 08, 2009 at 16:45

Wednesday, Apr 08, 2009 at 16:45

I have a photo of it if you like.

There is a drop toilet and 2 picnic sheds and the dreaded bollards.

Email me if you want photos, they are not pretty.
Regard sPhilip A

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Reply By: Member - Coenens N (WA) - Wednesday, Apr 08, 2009 at 16:54

Wednesday, Apr 08, 2009 at 16:54

If you like to camp by a billabong then you will love Muloorina. Turn off just out of Maree and drive in around 50km. There are some lovely sites and a flushing toilet! You can drive 45k from there in to see the lake at Last Post Bay and the channel to the south lake.

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