Simpson desert
Submitted: Sunday, Jul 10, 2011 at 00:53
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Hochholzer T
Hi,
we are a familiy with three (12-16 years) kids from Austria. On 17.7. we are landing in
Adelaide.We are planning to go to the Flinders Range and than to cross the
Simpson desert via French Line or Rigg Road, starting in
Birdsville on about July, the 26. I think, it´s the better idea to go with two cars and not alone. Is there any possibility to find some guys for a tag a long tour? Or do you think we will find some guys in
Birdsville?
Greeting from Austria
Thomas
Reply By: Member - Boobook - Sunday, Jul 10, 2011 at 07:33
Sunday, Jul 10, 2011 at 07:33
Thomas there are a few threads on the issue of croosing Eyre creek at the Eastern end lately, I think you will have to find an alternative agenda as it is unlikley that the
Eyre creek crossing will be open by then.
Take a look at thread 87201
Some estimates are up to late August before the creek is crossable.
Call the Mt Dare Roadhouse ( link on that thread) for an update too.
Your alternatives are
1)The Eyre creek bypass might help, but I doubt it.
2)You could come down the
Hay River track, however this comes from Jervois down to
Poeppel Corner then on to the French / Rig roads. BUT this will require a big trip further north and will require extra fuel for
the desert trip. It will however be a great experience.
3)You could come in and out from the west, doing a loop. Again this will need more fuel.
As to your original point on this thread, options 2 or 3 above would increase the desirability of a second vehicle.
PS I assume you have considered issues such as communications etc. If not look at the comms page on this
forum.
I wish I could be there, I want to go back to the simpson and
Hay river when I can.
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Reply By: Member - hopbush - Sunday, Jul 10, 2011 at 18:38
Sunday, Jul 10, 2011 at 18:38
A couple of weeks ago Eyre Creek was running chest high and I assume that would have been at the northern bypass. It is being re-evaluated in mid-July and may not as BOOBOOK has advised be open any time soon. If you consider the
Hay River track, you must have a special permit from the Central Land Council and this is best obtained from www.direct4wd.com.au and this can take weeks. There are many side issues as you have been advised such as vehicles, experience, preparation, remoteness etc. I will be out there early September and I am worried about the
Eyre Creek crossing being open then. I crossed it in June last year and it was about .7 of a metre at the northern bypass.
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Reply By: Hochholzer T - Sunday, Jul 10, 2011 at 21:44
Sunday, Jul 10, 2011 at 21:44
Hi,
thank you very much for the helpful informations. So I think it´s better to do
plan B:
Adelaide - Flinders Range -
Oodnadatta Trail.
What ist the better part: From Mt. Dare the Old
Andado Track to Alice or via
Chambers Pillar to Alice. People told me, that the outdoor
camp in
Chambers Pillar is one of the most exciting in NT. Isn´t it?
Especially to Mikehzz: Yes, I have experience with 4WD:
Gibb River Road,
Cape York and the Grand Desert in Libya. I have got a Toyota Landcruiser. But I think its the better concept not to do it with my family. Thank you!
Thomas
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Follow Up By: mikehzz - Monday, Jul 11, 2011 at 00:06
Monday, Jul 11, 2011 at 00:06
Hey Thomas, Grand Desert Libya...excellent, I'm jealous :-).
Chambers Pillar is a nice drive along the old Ghan railway and worth doing I reckon. Cheers
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