You can get to the Oodnadatta Track from a few different places:
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The Track also passes by the largest cattle station (ranch) in the world: Anna Creek– and some of the world’s most unique desert features: mound springs. Map credit: Summerdrought, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsĪlong the way, the Track passes Lake Eyre, and you can stop for a quick beer and bite to eat in William Creek, all the time following the historic route of the old Ghan Railway. There’s some fabulously picturesque places to camp at along the way: However, there’s more than just great outback driving here.įor a start there’s artesian hot springs to swim in and great waterholes to camp at. In fact, the track is so good, we’ve seen those bright green ‘Jucy Rentals’ vans on it several times. This makes the track a very real alternative to the Stuart Highway if you’re travelling to or from the Northern Territory. We’ve been able to travel along some sections at speeds of up to 110 km/h. Most of the time, the track is a very good, well maintained gravel road (except after rain). In our opinion, it’s the best introduction to remote area driving (and bush camping) in the entire outback – which is one BIG reason why you should go. Why You Should GoĪlthough the word ‘Oodnadatta’ sounds remote, tough and dangerous, the Track is actually one of the easiest outback tracks to drive. The PDF Guide features additional destinations NOT included here, detailed notes about Aboriginal culture & European history and exclusive done-for-you trip itineraries to take the headache out of planning your trip. You can now purchase & download an extended, more detailed 150 page version of this guide as a PDF here for the price of a cup of coffee. Oh, and did we tell you that it’s Amanda’s most favourite outback track? She’ll make us drive on it at least twice every year.ĭive in and find out why we love this legendary outback track so much. It’s the ideal track for first timers to offroad driving in the outback, and yet it’s got enough to see and do along the way to satisfy even the best-travelled outback explorer.
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Well, we’d like to introduce you to the Oodnadatta Track. You might also be thinking that you need very advanced driving skills and lots of special recovery gear in your vehicle to see these places. You might be thinking that all outback tracks are the same: lots of wide open spaces and not much to see or do.
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The Oodnadatta Track is 620 kilometres of legendary outback track that takes travellers on a journey of discovery, exploration and imagination. 4 Driving Itinerary: Marree to William Creek (215km).