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Submitted: Tuesday, Dec 14, 2010 at 07:59

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Oodnadatta Track

If you’re a history buff you’re going to go nuts crossing the Oodnadatta Track. The track follows the orignal Ghan line from Marla to Oodnadatta and then on to Marree. There's stacks of ruins,

Oodnadatta Track

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If you're a history buff you're going to go nuts crossing the Oodnadatta Track. The track follows the original Ghan line from Marree to Oodnadatta. There's stacks of ruins, mound springs,

Lohnro

You should continue along the old Ghan track, it's well worth it. If you do then whatever you do, don't miss out on visiting Chambers Pillar, the sunset and sunrise colours on the pillar are spectacular and the facilities are good. There is also an aboriginal art centre at Maryvale which has a range of original artwork at very reasonable prices.

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Reply By: Member - Myles F (QLD) - Tuesday, Dec 14, 2010 at 08:24

Tuesday, Dec 14, 2010 at 08:24

Spot on. Did exactly that. Couldn’t resist posting this photo that I thought was a reasonable shot.
Myles.
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Follow Up By: bobldo - Tuesday, Dec 14, 2010 at 13:38

Tuesday, Dec 14, 2010 at 13:38

So Lohnro, how was the track going into Chambers Pillar - which way did you go in and out of, Cheers, Bob.

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Follow Up By: mikehzz - Tuesday, Dec 14, 2010 at 19:28

Tuesday, Dec 14, 2010 at 19:28

There was only one way in and out when I was there? Start and finish at Maryvale. I think there used to be another entrance but closed now? Others may confirm if I'm wrong. Mike

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Follow Up By: bobldo - Wednesday, Dec 15, 2010 at 09:49

Wednesday, Dec 15, 2010 at 09:49

Sorry Mike, I meant did you come in via Hugh River Stock Route or via the Old South Road to Maryvale. Generally what sort of condition was the track - easy, reasonable, difficult, hard going. I am thinking of doing it next year after the summer. Cheers, Bob

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Reply By: Member - Teege (NSW) - Tuesday, Dec 14, 2010 at 08:39

Tuesday, Dec 14, 2010 at 08:39

Yes fabulous country. The Arts Centre is actually in the aboriginal community of Titjikala which is adjacent to the Maryvale Station roadhouse. I only point this out because the roadhouse also sells artwork, but it's much dearer and, in my opinion, not as good as the Arts Centre in the community.

teege

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