Walkers Crossing Track

Might be heading that way myself aroud that time (details aren't finalised yet).. might see you up that way.. safe travels...

Walkers Crossing is a much nicer drive - in my opinion.

Ruth from the Birdsville Caravan Park and a member of ExplorOz told me the same thing and it's shorter.

I cannot comment on the Cordillo Downs route but thoroughly enjoyed the diverse and changing landscapes along the Walkers Crossing track.

This is the route of choice by the locals commuting between the two locations.

We enjoyed the Cordillo Downs road but we wanted to see the shearing shed so that made it worthwhile. It was slow going. I guess you just have to decide whether you want to see Cordillo Downs or not..if not .. go Walkers Crossing as from all other reports it seems to be the preferred track.

Have a good trip.

Viv

Hi,

Did the Cordillo Downs track in 2004 from Innamincka to Birdsville, we spent 2 days doing the trip as it was slow going in some places but we did enjoy it.

We're heading out that way again next week and would like to try the Walkers Crossing track, is the trip from Innamincka to Birdsville comfortably doable in a day on the Walkers Crossing track?

An amazing thing happened about three weeks ago - the Cordillo Downs Road was graded from Innamincka up to the road from Windorah - how about that! Makes it a very enjoyable drive. (Walkers Crossing is shorter, different country) and then there is the Arrabury Road (Queensland side) - going up from the Dig Tree - very rough at the present time.

I've done both, one or twice but enjoyed the CDT more - "the reason is the season" probably ! The CDT was lush (in outback terms) following rains when we were there - that, contrasted with the striking red sand dunes makes for wonderful views. Our last drive a few years back on the WCT was somewhat dull - dry as an arab's sandal and desolate. The above can be fully reversed by weather in 6 months up there, as others have mentioned ! Have a great drive.

We're going to Birdsville from Thargomindah to Camerons Corner on Aug 28, then to innamincka Via the Bore track, then on to Birdsville via Cordillo Downs for the races on Aug 29, then back to Innamincka via Walkers Crossing on Sept 3. Good to know that the going's pretty good at the moment, thanks. Might see some EO travellers as well or maybe a chance to meet-up and drive to Birdsville? - just a thought. Andrew.

Walker's Crossing for me have done it twice now and it's a very easy drive,cheer's GREENDOG