Oodnadatta - Lake Eyre-1

THE OODNADATTA TRACK

We are both exited & a little terrified as we take on 720kms of the famed track. It would be of minimal risk to embark on this journey with an off - road trailer, but given that the loaded weight of our van is around 2.7 tonne & that the track has just been re-openened we are a little apprehensive. The weather looks great, we have taken all the necessary precautions such as spare wheels, bearings, fan-belts, hoses, correct tyre pressures, sufficient water & fuel & fully charged DVD players for the boys, so off we go.

DOG FENCE

The dog fence was built to prevent the Dingo from entering grazing property in NSW, SA & Queensland. It is the longest fence in the world & runs from the coastline of western SA to the gulf in Qld.

FACT: The dog fence is longer than The Great Wall of China

LAKE EYRE

After the rains Lake Ayre was as full as it has been in over 40 years. Many tourists, environmentalists & nature loving bird watchers were honing in on the lake to witness this rare occurrence.

FACT: Lake Eyre is Australia’s lowest point at 12m below sea level