Where is it ?
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Richard
Hi Yall, A question for all you geographical wizards out there. Is the
Warburton Crossing [on the
Warburton Track] in the
Simpson Desert or Sturt Stony Desert ? I need to know for the title on a poster i'm about to make up.
Reply By: ExplorOz Team - David - Thursday, Sep 25, 2003 at 00:18
Thursday, Sep 25, 2003 at 00:18
Well it is not in the
Simpson Desert. It is sort of in the Sturt Stony Desert however the bourdries of the Sturt Stony are a little loose. If you have to say then it is the Sturt Stony. GPS pos 27 3 49.944S - 138 46 52.9010E.
The desert entry is about 45-50 kms west of the crossing.
Enjoy.Regards
ExplorOz Team - David
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Follow Up By: Member - Ken - Thursday, Sep 25, 2003 at 11:20
Thursday, Sep 25, 2003 at 11:20
Can't fool you Dave, spot on.
The actual crossing is 8kms East of the
Birdsville Track and I crossed it about 8 weeks ago going West to East towards the
Birdsville Track.
All Ok except for the last 2-3m when it dipped down sharply, and gave me a bit of start. My 4WD is built for that so there was no problems.
I know, I know, you should walk or at least look at an unknown water crossing, however I relied on a couple of coota's opinion/advice that they gave me two days previously about the said crossing.
Its no big deal, but if you don't have a
snorkel etc,
check it out before entering.
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Reply By: Phil G - Thursday, Sep 25, 2003 at 10:02
Thursday, Sep 25, 2003 at 10:02
Interesting Question. Most people associate it with the
Simpson Desert, as you go through there to access the K1 line. The vegetation around there is fairly dense scrub, unlike the Sturts Stony Desert.
So I'm guessing that David is technically correct, but I'd describe it as the Simpson.
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Follow Up By: Member - Vince - Thursday, Sep 25, 2003 at 19:45
Thursday, Sep 25, 2003 at 19:45
Hi Dave.
Do u know if there is a short cut from Clifton Hills station east to
Walkers Crossing.
Vince
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Follow Up By: Phil G - Thursday, Sep 25, 2003 at 20:46
Thursday, Sep 25, 2003 at 20:46
Vince,
Its called the
Walkers Crossing PAR (public access route) and its been re-opened for over a year now. Should be indicated on the recent maps. Its a nice drive.
Phil
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