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30th Anniversary Simpson Desert Crossing

4 May 2009 - 8:28pm — web_admin
22 Sep 2009 - 00:00
1 Oct 2009 - 17:00

This year in September is the 30th anniversary of that French Line crossing by the Range Rover Club.

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Trip Full.

10 Vehicles

Participants:  M.Richmond, Leisser, Sier, Wilson, Garing, Au, Welsh, McDonald/Morris, A.Richmond, Wagg

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So another trip is planned back to the Simpson Desert. This trip will begin at Innamincka on Tuesday 22/9/09 and finish at Uluru (Ayres Rock) on Thursday 1/10/09.

The intended route will be: 

  • From Innamincka via Moomba, Walkers Crossing of the Cooper Creek to the Birdsville Track;
  • Across the Warburton Creek at the Warburton Crossing on the K1 Line and head north into the Simpson Desert to Poeppel Corner;
  • West on the French Line across the Simpson, visiting Purni Bore and Dalhousie Springs to Mount Dare;
  • Then via the Old Andado Track to Alice Springs;
  • West into the Macdonnell Ranges visiting some of the gorges, including Redbank Gorge; and
  • From Hermannsburg down the Finke River and onto Uluru.

 

But may include the QAA Line Birdsville and perhaps the Colson Track. 

When: Tuesday 22nd September (Innaminka) to Thursday 1st October 2009 (Ulura) (10 days)

Preparation:  Vehicle must be equipped with heavy duty suspension and be in good mechanical order. Two spare wheels are required, puncture repair kit and spare spring/s.

Food and water:  Minimum food to be carried is for 8 days. Expecting 5-6 days duration in the desert between Innaminka and Mount Dare. Water required 70 – 90 litres.

Fuel:  Fuel required : Diesel 180 and Petrol 250 litres.

Members are welcome to participate in just the Simpson Desert crossing (5-6 days) so excludes Alice Springs and beyond as many have already covered this area before.

Desert Parks Pass is required for a cost of $107- (12 months) and is available from many outlets and online from: http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/visitor/desertpass.html

Please contact Michael Richmond if you have any questions via email or to 0413 180 640 or (07) 5574 5261

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