Outback Road Update

I enjoyed the trip but I tried to fit too much into it. Next time I will stay longer in one place instead of traveling most of the time.

Also I would do more bush camping rather then camp Grounds. Most facilities are only average and Most Powered sites are very small and cramped.

Yularu CV Park was good so too Kings Canyon.

William creek and Arkaroola were very average IMOP.

We did the Plenty Highway from Alice to Boullia in around 8 1/2 Hours non stop execpt at Jervois for Fuel. Boullia is a lovely little town. The Motel and CV park are immaculate.

Hi Wayne

We returned from our trip a couple of weeks ago which we got to see a lot of the areas you mentioned.

Agree with your comments about the C/parks at Yularu and Kings Canyon, especially enjoyed the C/P at Kings Canyon, very laid back, enjoyed the pool as well as the show with dinner at the Hotel. I was a bit disappointed with how controlled everything is at Ayers Rock and The Olgas but to be honest not surprised.

Instead of using the Mareenee loop we went through Boggy Hole which ended up taking 6 days to get through due to recent rain/river levels raising and falling. But we had a great time all the same - actually it was probably the highlight of the trip.

Did you get out to Dalhousie Springs? A magic spot!!

When we travelled the Oodnadatta Track it was closed from WC to Maree due to water over the road which was disappointing. I thought WC was ok - we took a flight over Lake Eyre while there, although we didn't stay the night as we went onto Coober Pedy incase any more roads were closed. What was it you didn't like about WC.

We didn't get to Arkaroola, however it is on my to do list. What didn't you like about the place. Having not travelled there I am curious?

The highlight was getting to enjoy the desert looking so green. The downside was that we didn't get to see a lot of places due to road closures due to flooding. All up a great trip. Next time I hope we get to Innaminka, Birdsville, etc.

A trip out there is always fantastic. I can't wait to do it all again some time.

Regards

Geoff

Red Rodeo
Hi Mate. Sounds like you had quite an adventure.

Arkaroola camping area was very average. Loved the Flinders however I think I would camp somewhere else other then Arkaroola. The camp ground is rough / rocky and cramped, facilities are reasonable

We are planning on going to Birdsville for the Races via Cameron's Corner and back through Innaminka

Cheers
Wayne

Red Rodeo

WC Camping ground was ok but facilities were average or at least my wife thought they were.

Dalhousie Springs not this time Its on the MUST DO list though

Cheers
Wayne

Prices are alot more reasonable than expected. Diesel was 1.33 in Brisbane on the weekend, so 1.86 at Oodnadatta is good.

Thank you for the road up dates and camp ground info, we are heading a similar route soon.

Fiona

Unfortunately they won't stay that way; fuel prices will increase rapidly now that the AUD$ has dropped dramatically. Fuel companies won't wait for new loads before prices go up.
regards

I did not do much in the Flinders this time. I am planning on going back and spending 6 or 7 days in that area.

I tried to fit too much into my trip this time. Live and learn they say.

Cheers
Wayne