Birdsville to Ayers Rock alternatives

Hi Old fellow,

Both routes are very different, but all thinks being equal and if you have never had a ride on the classic Birdsville Track Cooper Creek Ferry, then do the Birdsville and Oodnadatta Tracks via Marree.

As good as the Simpson is, there is a lot of history on these two iconic tracks and the ferry ride is worth it alone. There is a very lot to see and will probably take you longer than the Simpson Crossing.

From Birdsville, spend a few days there and you can take a days drive out into the Simpson, doing Big Red and have a look around Eyre Creek and this will give you a taste of the Simpson Crossing.

As for the two classic Tracks, there is a very lot to see if you make the time to stop and get out and inspect the many features along the way, you will be surprised at just how much there is to see out there and it is far from being just another dirt road to drive and if you still want a swim at Dalhousie, it is no big deal to make the small detour north of Oodnadatta.

As they say, the Simpson will always be there but the Cooper Creek ferry crossing will not. (by all accounts it should have only run last season, but with all this water coming down, it should be running for a long time yet.


Just my thoughts.


Either way, have a great trip and good to see you are starting to plan your trip in advance.


Cheers

Stephen

Hi Old fellow,

I would agree with Stephen's suggestion. I note that you are from Queensland so perhaps you could cross the Simpson on your return leg unless of course you have plans for another route.

Like Stephen, I wish you a great trip.