Where is Hergott Springs
Submitted: Tuesday, Feb 02, 2010 at 12:42
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Fab72
I understand
Hergott Springs was the name originally given to
Marree. According to the information contained in a previous thread I searched,
Hergott Springs is about 4kms from the township of
Marree, but in what direction?
Does anybody have a mud map or GPS co-ordinates for
Hergott Springs? Is it accessible by AWD (not 4X4) and is it worth the effort in trying to find it?
Been to
Marree quite a few times but have never bothered to look for
the springs...next trip will be different.
Thanks in advance.
Reply By: Member - Graeme W (NSW) - Tuesday, Feb 02, 2010 at 13:15
Tuesday, Feb 02, 2010 at 13:15
The Geoscience Aust website has this page for
Hergott Springs:
Hergott Springs
It looks to be just north of the
Marree Racecourse on Google Earth.
S29 37 30 E138 03 46
Graeme
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Follow Up By: Member - Mike (SA) - Tuesday, Feb 02, 2010 at 13:23
Tuesday, Feb 02, 2010 at 13:23
Hergott Springs was the original name for
Marree which got its name in 1918 following ante German feeling. The spring is north of the town.
regards
Mike in SA
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Reply By: MEMBER - Darian, SA - Tuesday, Feb 02, 2010 at 14:38
Tuesday, Feb 02, 2010 at 14:38
We asked in the main street of
Marree - was sent round the back of the racecourse as I recall - its all dead flat terrain - claypan probably - the spring was simply (what appeared to be) a toxic algae infested pond when we visited..... historic nonetheless. Just picture the camels and the 'Ghans all those years ago ........
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Reply By: Willem - Tuesday, Feb 02, 2010 at 15:41
Tuesday, Feb 02, 2010 at 15:41
When you leave
Marree on the
Oodnadatta Track you will see a fenced 'race' on your right with a sign stating
Hergott Springs
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There is an old broken down windmill and a disused water trough.
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Member - Leigh (Vic) - Tuesday, Feb 02, 2010 at 18:08
Tuesday, Feb 02, 2010 at 18:08
The barman at the Maree pub knows a bit about it and he used to ride his motor bike out there. An ancestor of mine ran the station out there way back in time and I have been meaning to get a photo for my father of the area but I think your photo about sums the place up bar a few footings from the old
homestead so will send that to my Dad as missions accomplished!!
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Follow Up By: Fab72 - Tuesday, Feb 02, 2010 at 19:24
Tuesday, Feb 02, 2010 at 19:24
Cheers Willem....mmm anti-climax.
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Follow Up By: Willem - Tuesday, Feb 02, 2010 at 19:26
Tuesday, Feb 02, 2010 at 19:26
Hi Leigh
Sent a coupla more photos to your email address but it bounced :-(
Email me and I'll try again
Cheers
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Reply By: wicket - Tuesday, Feb 02, 2010 at 19:38
Tuesday, Feb 02, 2010 at 19:38
If you head over to the Westprint maps site and grab a copy of the
Oodnadatta map it comes with quite a good description and history of what you'll see on the track which includes an insight into
Hergott Springs.......last time we were there it was quite a bit smaller than Willem's photo though.
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