Oodnadatta track by 2WD Dec/ Jan

Thanks for that Peter, if I can't access Lake Eyre is it worth the risk? I'm keen to have a look around up there but im also well aware of the hostile nature of the environment that time of year.

Is there much to photograph on the track itself? one of the other reasons for tacking the Oonadata track is to avoid to much back tracking and to see more of that part of Australia. I'm heading from Sydney via Broken Hill then the Flinders ranges to Uluru and then back via Barossa andMildura to Sydney.

Although I'm only prepared to take calculated risks, I'd be happy to hear any advice or must sees along the way.

Thanks again.

You can see Lake Eyre from the side of the Oodnadatta Track about 80kms from Marree. I'd advise against trying to drive too close to it, but it's literally only a 200-300 metre walk from the Oodnadatta Track.

The car itself will be fine, if it doesn't rain, but take care of your tyres. Lower your pressures, lower your speed, become proficient in puncture repair etc. Carry plenty of water as tourist numbers do drop off in the warmer months and if you breakdown, expect a longer wait. If you break down, stay with your vehicle. Carry a tarp to use as extra shade too.

The Borefield road can get soft with sand in some areas, and the hotter the day, the softer the sand.

From a fellow amature photographer.....yes, there is plenty to see.

Any remote travel carries risks, but calculated risks can avoid pain or death.

Fab.

Any suggested campsites along the way...?
I'll take all the required safty gear including sat phone and UHF radio etc.
Thanks agin for the reply.
Js

Jeremy,
That's where I come unstuck. We opted for the established accomodation option. I can recommend the Marree Hotel....at least for one end of the track.

There are plenty of camp grounds along the track. Almost every abandoned railway siding was a camp ground, along with the usual William Creek, Oodnadatta ones.

There is plenty of info on this site about camp grounds along that stretch. Do a key word search...you'll find plenty.

Fab.

My other question regarding this section of road is there reliable diesel stops at Maree / William creek?

I run ULP so I didn't take much notice at William Creek but there is reliable diesel (and ULP) at Marree. Be prepared though....it's usually 5-8 cents per litre dearer than at Lyndhurst. My recommendation is to fill up at the Lyndhurst Hotel, then just top up at Marree which is only about 80kms further up the road.

The Pink Roadhouse has fuel too. The terain is pretty easy going so I'd be surprised though if you couldn't get from Marree to Marla, or Coober Pedy (depending which way you're going) in a diesel. (600kms).

Fab.

Oops, no edit facility :-(
This was supposed to be the last pic....



Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 Motorhome

I was at Rainbow Valley in mid June. 2wds got in there no problems, but the corrugations haven't got any better over the last 2 years!

Graeme