Birdsville/Eyre creek,Middle of May. Possible simpson xing ??

Hi Bob, I crossed the Simpson around September a few years ago , just a couple of weeks after rain . I thought it was awesome then with all the wild flowers growing. I was really an eye opener for me. It was around the time of the Birdsville races so there was a bit or traffic but they were all travelling the same direction. I don't know what it will be like during the wet season.
Cheers Ray.

We will be crossing West to East in first week of June and then heading west then north up the Hay River. Last time I checked, we were told access around Ere Creek should open up via the bypass in mid-May.

Bob, you can reach Eyre Creek from Birdsville without too much drama - you can camp there and enjoy the water and the green, as it is on private property and a working cattle station which is mustering at the moment, you will not be able to travel up and down the Creek.
You can access the Eyre Creek floodout country from the western side as well but would need to ensure enough fuel to return westwards.
At this point in time it is difficiult to say if the crossing of Eyre Creek will be possible. Ensure that you listen/talk to only those who truly know - are you keeping in touch with the SA National Parks Desert Bulletin? Ensure your safety and those of the people who would have to assist you if in trouble - sorry to sound a bit tough on this.
Eyre Creek is beautiful following floods and I hope you have a good camp. Crossing the Simpson will always be possible - it will always be there - but Eyre Creek in flood is special. Have a good trip.