4 States, 3 Corners, 2 Tracks, one Lake... one helluva trip!
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Ribman
1/52 to go until our long anticipated trip to the 3 corners of QLD, the Burke and Wills dig tree and Lake Eyre. The fact we get to see the Cooper in flood is a bonus => plus it means we go past
Cordillo Downs on the way down to Innaminka.
I've kept a watch on the roads etc via state and federal resources, but have gotten a great breadth of info from you guys... thankyou!
Any hints for the trip (that a non-local would otherwise miss)?
Are the flights over Lake Eyre worth it?
Can we fly out of
Marree?
Thanks.
Ribman
Reply By: Farquo - Monday, Jun 28, 2010 at 19:51
Monday, Jun 28, 2010 at 19:51
Ribman,
Flew over the lake from
William Creek 12 months ago. Very worthwhile. Best to fly early in the morning - less lumpy flying and better light for photos. Book ahead. There are flights out of Maree.
Back from
corner country yesterday. Signs indicating no camping at Dig Tree at the moment. Plenty of
camp sites along the
Cooper Creek are partly or fully closed due to flood damage to roads,
toilets or campsites. Enough are open though. Town common and part of Cullyamurra
camping area open at Inamincka as
well as another one west of town.
have fun, be safe
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Reply By: Member - Ruth D (QLD) - Tuesday, Jun 29, 2010 at 08:03
Tuesday, Jun 29, 2010 at 08:03
Yes there are a couple of operators out of
Marree.
Best hint I can give you - is don't rush the trip. Don't feel you have to get to nearest town, village whatever to
camp -
bush camp it. And while you are there - feel the serenity (and the frost). Enjoy it no matter what.
Ruth
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Reply By: On the Run - Tuesday, Jun 29, 2010 at 10:52
Tuesday, Jun 29, 2010 at 10:52
We did a similar route last year for 3 months ,take a good look at some of the finest
places in Aus while the water is there
Plenty of choices and prices for flights
Marree,
William creek etc spend a few days camped up at the lake and soak up the memories as they will stay with you for a lifetime.
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Reply By:- Tuesday, Jun 29, 2010 at 16:52
Tuesday, Jun 29, 2010 at 16:52
Hi Ribman,
Back from that area last week.
My Tips:
Arrabury Road from Dig Tree to
Windorah past Haddons Corner - fantastic drive
Strzelecki Track - great road,
camp at Montacollina
Bore about halfway to
LyndhurstInnamincka - take a landing net and catch yabbies at the causeway, I also scooped up 2 fish >30cm
we flew over
Coopers Creek and Lake Eyre from Maree - $250, excellent flight
No fresh water at Maree except what you can buy in bottles;
Innamincka $9 for 10 litres
Old mate at
the Dig Tree is very interesting but allow some time, he can talk the leg off a chair
Maree is exspensive for everything. If you don't need to stay in Maree
bush camp at
Muloorina Station 50km NW on the road to
Level Post Bay, beautiful spot on a billabong, has
toilets only.
Cheap Diesel at
Lyndhurst hotel
Noccundra Hotel - great pub,
bush camping on
Wilson river across the road
Plenty more but that should keep you going with other replies!!!
Cheers
Ev
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