Cordillo Downs - SA

On 15 June, I (finally!) visited Cordillo Downs Woolshed. It looks a bit rough, one end of the building in particular is missing its roof. I'll include one pic here, but I uploaded several to the Place for Cordillo Downs. I don't know if the roof was removed intentionally (restoration work) or if it's storm damage. A little googling uncovered pics and video from last winter that show it still intact. Anyone here know more about the place?

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If any one plans travelling Cordillo Rd after rain, Don't, We did it, after a Ranger at Innamincka told us it was reopened. Once we were committed it was to late to turn back. After two of our well prepared vehicles and experienced drivers. were extracted from mud and the rescue of another lone vehicle with a piece of rope for their snatch strap, we arrived in Birdsville 13 hours latter around 10pm. At this point we were abused from a very angry caravan park manager due to Cordillo tack still being closed at the Queensland end. The next morning I was talking to another traveller that was stuck for 3 hours, as they were travelling with one vehicle and were also informed that the road was fine. They were rescued by another vehicle. This was several years ago, so I am hoping the ranger may have had a change in career by now.

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A friend of mine plans to leave in about 3 weeks to go to Birdsville, then Inaminca (via Cordillo DOwns) and on to Cameron Corner. Lucky cow - I wish I could go with him. I know it all depends on rain or the lack thereof, but what are the current road conditions? What is the condition of the road and are there any creeks to cross? Does he need a SA Desert Pass? If so, where does he get one from?

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I travelled this track many years ago when tenting and enjoyed the experience immensely, particularly the history and that enormous shearing shed. The trials of time are now showing up when I try to remember the track conditions and this is why I am seeking help ideally from a recent traveller. I would like to travel this track north to south in a well prepared (for 4wd touring) 200 series Landcruiser towing a 3.5 ton Kedron TopEnder off road van/mobile office (lucky enought to be able to mix work & pleasure) in mid July. The setup has proved to be quite bullet proof to date travelling numerous unsealed outback roads however I do wonder about any signifcant creek beds that could deliver grief or any other geological impediment on this proposed route. Given the recent rain out that way we may not even get the chance - will be sourcing road condition updates on a regular basis as we head in that direction. Would appreciate any constructive thoughts from those who have travelled this track or know something about it.

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