Halligan Bay Public Access Route - SA

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Position

DEG: -28.8584 136.646
DMS: 28º 51' 30.24" S 136º 38' 45.59" E
UTM: 53 J 6806589mN 660550mE
Altitude: 52.34m

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Address & Contact

William Creek SA 5710
Phone: N/A
Email: N/A
Web: https://www.dit.sa.gov.au/OutbackRoads/outback_road_warnings/special_notices

Information

4WD track. Closed 1 Dec to 15 March. Speed limit 40kmh.
This is PAR 13 as per: https://www.dit.sa.gov.au/OutbackRoads/outback_road_warnings/special_notices

Unfortunately, both the Halligan Bay Track and the Level Post Bay Track have been closed with uncertainly about their reopening. Please check the Desert Parks Bulletin for further updates.

The first 30 km is wider and easy driving. Last 30 km crosses various breakaways with a few gentle slopes and curves. Many people do the return trip from William Creek in a day - perhaps a bit of a rush. Relax more by camping at the bay and take in sunset, sunrise and the glory of the heavens. Bookings required - no self registration.

The track to Halligan Bay is marked 4WD mainly because of large bulldust potholes, soft sand, claypans and washouts.Staying below 40kmh will assist in braking at unexpected washouts. After 40km there is a Y junction at the ugliest section of Lake Eyre you'll see. As you begin the final 10km out to Halligan Bay you leave the stark black scenery behind and suddenly you are surrounded in soft pastels and salmon coloured sand. The sand is soft so consider deflating your tyres if you get stuck. (Don't become a statistic out here. People have died because they weren't prepared).
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Closest Weather Station

Marree Airport at 23/03:30am CDT
Distance from Halligan Bay Public Access Route 164.08km SE
TemperatureFeels LikeRel. HumidityDew PointPressureRainfallWind DirectionWind SpeedGusts
30.5°C28.2°C37%14.2°ChPa0.0mmNE19km/hr
10knots
24km/hr
13knots

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Marree Comparison
Distance from Halligan Bay Public Access Route 163.07km SE
 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Mean Max. °C37.936.833.928.523.119.619.121.425.729.533.336.1
Mean Min. °C21.421.118.013.38.95.94.96.39.813.416.919.5
Mean Rain mm17.221.214.410.713.313.710.09.110.613.212.016.5

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