Birdsville to Innamincka via Walkers Crossing
Submitted: Sunday, Jul 26, 2009 at 22:40
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G'day Everyone,
I am heading off to
Birdsville for the races then I am heading down to
Innamincka for a couple of days. My question is in regards to the
Walkers Crossing PAR.
I am pulling a Jayco (offroad) and my mate is pulling a camper trailer, I was wondering what the condition of the track is and does the track allow for camper vans/trailers. If I need to go via
Cordillo Downs then so be it but I would rather go the
Walkers Crossing route.
I will be ringing the relevant people in
Birdsville and Innamicka closer to my departure date to get accurate track details but any info before hand would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Nigel
Reply By: Member - Ivan (ACT) - Monday, Jul 27, 2009 at 00:26
Monday, Jul 27, 2009 at 00:26
Track is in good to great condition - nothing that will prevent a trailer. Travelled it three weeks ago
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Reply By: Outbackogre - Monday, Jul 27, 2009 at 09:36
Monday, Jul 27, 2009 at 09:36
Travelled it a few weeks ago. The track and Cooper crossing was bone dry, but check local authorities for current conditions. We had no probs with the track but it was a bit tricky getting onto it from the Innaminka end - we had poor maps and the
signage was average. You should have little trouble coming from
Birdsville. Bit rocky and rough up near the
Birdsville Track turnoff tending to flat sandy track in the dune country. Keep the speed down. It's not always easy to see oncoming traffic and you'll enjoy the trip more. Cheers. Rob.
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Reply By: Geoff M - Monday, Jul 27, 2009 at 15:00
Monday, Jul 27, 2009 at 15:00
I too travelled to
Innamincka via
Walkers Crossing two weeks ago. The track was fine, and passed people towing trailers.
Couple of washouts to watch for, and lots of tracks around the oil fields but the signposts are good.
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Reply By: DOBBO60 - Monday, Jul 27, 2009 at 20:24
Monday, Jul 27, 2009 at 20:24
I travelled that route last week. Apart from the rocky part as you come off the
Birdsville Track, it is in good condition. A road crew was working just south of
Walkers Crossing. Passed a couple of cars towing campers so you should have no problems.
Dobbo
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Follow Up By: Member - Bruce T (SA) - Monday, Jul 27, 2009 at 20:37
Monday, Jul 27, 2009 at 20:37
We travelled via
Walkers Crossing to
Birdsville a few weeks ago. We were towing
Kimberley Kampers and had no problems. It's rough and as was said earlier the
signage is very ordinary. We came from Moomba and spent a lot of time looking for the right track - the maps we had, which were new, were out of date and no signs. The result was we drove through Moomba which we should not have done. Our detour was not intentional -
signage is really important.
Bruce and Di
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Reply By: campaholic - Tuesday, Jul 28, 2009 at 15:42
Tuesday, Jul 28, 2009 at 15:42
Thanks for the replies, at this stage it looks like I will go this route. Some great info, that's what's great about this site.
Cheers
Nigel
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Reply By: The Zogs - Tuesday, Jul 28, 2009 at 19:21
Tuesday, Jul 28, 2009 at 19:21
Good info about the track a we were thinking of the same route. I to was thinking of going to the
Birdsville races but was told that its very crowded and a shortage of
camp spots, would love to know more as this outback trip is our FIRST and really don't want to go to the center and still think we are in the CITY
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