Simpson Desert open for full crossing
Submitted: Monday, Jul 18, 2011 at 23:12
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rumpig
looks like the
Simpson Desert is now open for a full crossing according to Mt Dare website.......
http://www.mtdare.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3&Itemid=1
Track Conditions, Inc
Simpson Desert Print E-mail
Road and track conditions. Sunday 17th of July 2011 (updated monthly, or when conditions change)
THE SIMPSON DESSERT'S REGIONAL AND CONSERVATION RESERVE'S ARE NOW OPEN
Eyre Creek is now OPEN
Access to the
Simpson Desert via Big Red and the Eyre Creek is now possible. There is a detour to the south to access Big Red and the northern detour is open to cross the Eyre Creek. The Eyre Creek is flowing at 700mm so multi vehicle travel is essential. The
Simpson Desert is open from the Dalhousie side and the
Hay River also.
Reply By: Member Al (Sunshine Coast) - Monday, Jul 18, 2011 at 23:34
Monday, Jul 18, 2011 at 23:34
WooHoo!
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Reply By: Member - Michael and Chris (QL - Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 06:08
Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 06:08
Rumpig, yahoo but I think it may be busy. Cheers Mick
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Reply By: Member - hopbush - Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 06:21
Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 06:21
I crossed Eyre Creek in my hilux about 4 days after it opened last year. It was a bit stressful as I had met some cars in the desert one of which had been stuck in the creek, but it ended up being fairly straightforward although some guys with bikes walked it thouroughly before we all tackled it. I was travelling solo but there is always traffic in the
Simpson Desert, and there were other vehicles at the crossing.
see youtube video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDShL-Ql8HE
Am heading off again in September with my sons in two vehicles.
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Follow Up By: cookie1 - Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 10:51
Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 10:51
Not everyone will help you though - we got stuck and it was an effort to get help - indeed one was laughing at our misfortunes go figure.
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Follow Up By: Member - hopbush - Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 12:36
Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 12:36
Hi Cookie1...
I may have given the impression that I travel around relying on the aid and goodwill of fellow travellers...in fact that couldn't be further from the truth. Sure, I do much of my touring solo and when I do I always err on the side of caution and would not have attempted Eyre Creek last year had I been the only vehicle there. When alone I always take the chicken track, or go round the claypan if it looks a bit wet, or the easy way over the dunes...if there is an easy way.
I love going into remote areas but only if my resources and experience are such that I can fend for myself properly.
Cheers
Tony
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Reply By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 08:05
Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 08:05
Hi Rumpig
That is correct. I was speaking with Lyn from the
Birdsville Wirrarri Visitor Information Centre yesterday and she was saying that Eyre Creek was now passable and open all the way to
Poeppel Corner.
Cheers
Stephen
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Reply By: Member - Michael O (NSW) - Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 10:03
Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 10:03
Just our luck. We were out there last week... :(
Got as far as Lindsay
Junction and loved every kilometre!
At least we got to enjoy beers at Mt Dare twice. (waves to Jeff)
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Follow Up By: muffin man - Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 11:35
Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 11:35
Did something stop your progress at Lindsay
Junction or was that simply your turn around point ?
MM
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Follow Up By: Member - Michael O (NSW) - Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 12:53
Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 12:53
Just a turn around.
We followed the WAA Line across but we couldn't get right thru due to flooding. Turned south to the Lone Gum and along the Rig. Up the Knolls to Lindsay and back.
We were told access to Poeppel's was difficult but did meet some groups who had come down the
Hay so it may have been reachable.
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Follow Up By: Ozrover - Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 13:01
Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 13:01
Gerday,
We are still waiting on a group that left
Birdsville a couple of days ago to get here, we will have the full picture then.
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Reply By: Member - Des Lexic - Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 10:38
Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 10:38
I had been in contact with
Birdsville NP and he said it would be opening shortly. Great news all the same. Will be there in two weeks. Yipeeee
Des
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Follow Up By: Member - Ruth D (QLD) - Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 20:29
Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 20:29
Sorry I'm going to miss you DL - I'm here and you will be there! Have fun.
GG
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Follow Up By: Peter McG (Member, Melbourne) - Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 20:36
Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 20:36
Hey Ruth
We'll be there too at the end of August. Any chance you'll be there then?
Cheers
Peter and Jan
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Follow Up By: Member - Ruth D (QLD) - Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 20:40
Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 20:40
Hello Strangers! Probably going to be - just been organising holidays - be at the old house, around the corner from the new project. Be looking for you - oh you lucky things going to do the
Hay.
Be good to see you!
R
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Follow Up By: Member - Des Lexic - Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 21:11
Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 21:11
Awww GG Sorry we won't catch up this trip, Grrrrr
Maybe next year then
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Reply By: Member - Andrew L (QLD) - Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 21:21
Tuesday, Jul 19, 2011 at 21:21
Darn...I'll have to change the itinerary again... back from the Plenty Hwy to the Simpson again...be there in 2 weeks.
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