Sat Aug 22, SA : Simpson crossing

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Just an early heads up for those interested. :wink:

What: West to East Simpson Crossing. Adelaide- Oodnadatta Track- Simpson- Birdsville Track (Inc Inside track)- Adelaide.

When: Starting on Sat August 22nd.

Time frame: 9 to 12 days

Pre trip prep: Major service and pre trip inspection, Vehicles over 100k need to charging system check, Cooling system check/inspection, Auto's should have fluid change.
- Pre trip inspection should be done by a specialist 4wd center... not Toyota or places like Ultratune :!:
-You will need to purchase a SA Desert Parks Pass.
- There will be a pre trip BBQ/final briefing/meeting sometime before the departure date (TBA).

Accessories/Items required: Minimum AT tyres with 60-70% tread, Sand flag, UHF radio (prefer 5watt unit), Own snatch strap and shackles to suit your recovery points, front and rear rated recovery points, personal first aid kit, basic tools and spares kit (inc belts and hoses to suit your engine type). One extra spare tyre. Ability to carry the required fuel and water loads.

Already in convoy 3 vehicles, HF radio, recovery kits/winches, basic tyre repair kits, Tool/repair kits.

More info to follow, closer to the date...

Mick

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Re: Simpson crossing- Sept 2009

Hmm, I could be interested, but reckon I will be pushed to get anymore than 4-5 days away inc a weekend
Might chat though and be able to meet up somewhere.

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Re: Simpson crossing- Sept 2009

Would really love to do this, but will be concentration on getting to the PP GTG this year instead. :wink:

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Re: Simpson crossing- Sept 2009

Hmm, I could be interested, ubt reckon I will be pushed to get anymore than 4-5 days away inc a weekend
Might chat though and be able to meet up somewhere.
Hmm, I could be interested, ubt reckon I will be pushed to get anymore than 4-5 days away inc a weekend
Might chat though and be able to meet up somewhere.

No worries TP, there's plenty of time to think about it and make plans. Just wanted to give people a heads up so they can get organised.

Mick

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Re: Simpson crossing- Sept 2009

Would really love to do this, but will be concentration on getting to the PP GTG this year instead.

I would be going to that if I could!!... Unfortunately I had to pull out of the GTG this time round...

Mick

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Re: Simpson crossing- Sept 2009

Bump....

Time to show your interest if you want input into exact routes, camp sites/stops and sight seeing stops....


Mick

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Re: Simpson crossing- Sept 2009

Gday Mick,

I'm keen since I can go earlier in the year and will probably have two kids in toe. Also have a 100 series that would be interested. I think I've already sent you so info on what I would like to do. Heading off this week to Broken Hill but can discuss further when we return.

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Re: Simpson crossing- Sept 2009

I put together a bit of a mud map tonight showing the trip as planned so far.

If all things go to plan, then the departure date will be the first Saturday in September (Sat 5th)

Things that are likely to/might change are:

May have extra night in the desert, Might drop the Warren Gorge camp and drive straight through.



4 Vehicles have locked in as 99% confirmed and I have several others showing interest.

1x 120 Prado
1x GQ Patrol
1x 1kz Surf
1x NM Pajero

Mick

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Re: Simpson crossing- Sept 2009

Mick,

Not sure what you guys are planning to see on the way to Simpson - just a few notes from our trip:

Travel time between Coward Springs via Oddnadata to Dalhousie Springs is relativelly easy one day drive.
Dalhouse springs is good spot for camping as it got constant around 35 deg hot springs there.
If you are going to camp at Mount Dare instead of Dalhouse you might need 3 nights in the Desert unless you planning
to rush through.

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Re: Simpson crossing- Sept 2009

Travel time between Coward Springs via Oddnadata to Dalhousie Springs is relativelly easy one day drive.
Dalhouse springs is good spot for camping as it got constant around 35 deg hot springs there.
If you are going to camp at Mount Dare instead of Dalhouse you might need 3 nights in the Desert unless you planning
to rush through.

What you have suggested was my original plan, but I've got two in the group who have never done the Oodnadatta and will want to check out every ruin/siding.

The third night in the desert is a good idea (and my prefred option) which I'll try and convince the others of.

Are there any particularly good places to camp along Simpson route I have marked out that you can suggest?

Thanks for your advice.

Mick

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Re: Simpson crossing- Sept 2009

Hi Mick, If I was one of your 99% then I would be keen on a third night in the Desert and also staying at Dalhouise over Mount Dare. Other than that I think that route looks great and is pretty well exactly what I had planned in my head.

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Re: Simpson crossing- Sept 2009

Yep I think 3 nights is the go.
I still want to stop at Mount Dare for a beer (Support the locals :wink: )

Mick

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Re: Simpson crossing- Sept 2009

Map edited to show up to date route plan. :wink:

Dates should be confirmed soon.

Mick

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Re: Simpson crossing- Sept 2009

Are there any particularly good places to camp along Simpson route I have marked out that you can suggest?

You got it pretty much covered Mick. I'll bee doing similar route in June - leaving CT in Oddnadata then going to Birdsvile for Simpson
Crossing (hopefully it will be open by then) and then on to Mout Dare etc...

If you got a bit of time on your hands you might want to have a look at a bit of geocaching on the way (http://www.geocaching.com.au)
The are a few geocaches and some nice places to visit as well along Oodnadata and Simpson Desert tracks ( I have ozi waypoints file which
I can send you if you like)

Cheers,

Stan

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Re: Simpson crossing- Sept 2009

You got it pretty much covered Mick. I'll bee doing similar route in June - leaving CT in Oddnadata then going to Birdsvile for Simpson
Crossing (hopefully it will be open by then) and then on to Mout Dare etc..

Sorry, I wasn't very clear on that... I know the Oodnadatta and Birdsville well enough so have them sorted for camps. I was hoping you could suggest places in the desert its self or is it just a matter of pulling up between the dunes and throwing out the swag?

Cheers

Mick