Strzelecki Track, Innamincka, Birdsville
Submitted: Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 16:30
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Brodie M
Hi I am looking at doing a trip going Lynhurst via the
Strzelecki Track to
Innamincka then
Innamincka to
Birdsville then back down the
birdsville track. What I need to know is that if this is possible. Can you get through all these sections. I know
Birdsville track is all good but the Strzelecki to
Innamincka has alot of cautions in the road conditions section. And the im not sure about the part from
Innamincka to
Birdsville. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Cheers
Reply By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 19:00
Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 19:00
Hi Brodie
We are doing something similar in around a months time. From reports from here on the
forum, one member has very recently travelled the Strez and he said it was in first class condition. I have not heard any reports re north of
Innamincka, but believe all tracks are open, as
well as the causeway which was opened the other week. The
Birdsville Track is good and with the added bonus of taking the ferry across the Cooper.
Have a great trip.
Cheers
Stephen
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Reply By: tommo05 - Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 19:24
Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 19:24
Depends when you're going -keep an eye on the conditions as they can change daily. The
Strzelecki Track should be a breeze at the moment, be careful at the creek crossings but as I understand it they are not deep at the moment. Walk them to make sure if they look deep but I doubt you'll have an issue.
Getting to
Birdsville, my understanding is that it's easily done via the Arrabury Road up to the
Birdsville Developmental Road. The
Cordillo Downs Rd I'm not so sure about... Transport SA shows it as 4WD only, RACQ shows it as closed. So at the moment I'd call that one touch and go... if it is open, while it might be a shorter distance, it will probably take you just as long as going via Arrabury.
I'm not in the area so all this is hearsay... hopefully someone closer to the action can confirm for you, but thought I'd share what I know...
And I'm jealous... wish I was heading up there too...
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Reply By: happytravelers - Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 21:10
Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 21:10
Hi Brodie
We did this exact trip last week. Noccundra,
Cameron Corner, Strezlecki to
Innamincka, Innaminka to
Birdsville via the Arrabury road, ( that's the only one open). Came down the
Birdsville track to
Marree, missed the ferry re opening by two days unfortunately. Then followed the Oodndatta track to
Coober Pedy. All roads are in good condition, only short areas of corrogations mainly on the old
Strzelecki track and the Arrabury road.
Fuel is a lot cheaper at
Birdsville than
Marree.
Enjoy your trip
Jon
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