Oodnadatta Track - Old Peake Turn Off - SA

  Junction,Intersection,Turn Off

Position

DEG: -28.142941 135.821594
DMS: 28º 08' 34.59" S 135º 49' 17.74" E
UTM: 53 J 6886690mN 580676mE
Altitude: 96m

Description

Address & Contact

Oodnadatta Track
Algebuckina SA 5710
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Information

This rough four-wheel drive track heads east through the Denison Ranges. These ranges are an outlier of the Flinders Ranges and contain a stunning array of ancient rock types.

There are several creek crossings and once through the range, the track turns south and runs past a number of mound springs - natural outlets for water from the Great Artesian Basin.

The Old Peake telegraph station was one of a number of settlements set up to ensure effective operation of the Adelaide to Darwin overland telegraph line, completed in 1876.

The stone buildings at the site have been partially restored, stabilised and interpreted by Heritage SA. Adjacent to this site is the "Copper Top" mine. A walking track provides access up the creek line to the west of the ruins complex.

Directions:
Approximately 95km south of Oodnadatta along the Oodnadatta track or 110 kilometres north of William Creek.

Length:
16km

Camping: Camping is no longer permitted on the creek line near the ruins complex.

Safety: This is a very remote area and it is essential that you have an adequate food and water supply in case of breakdown. Also ensure your 4WD vehicle has adequate spares and is equipped with a satellite phone of HF radio with RFDS frequencies.
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Weather

Closest Weather Station

Oodnadatta at 30/01:00am CDT
Distance from Oodnadatta Track - Old Peake Turn Off 75.02km NW
TemperatureFeels LikeRel. HumidityDew PointPressureRainfallWind DirectionWind SpeedGusts
29.3°C26.9°C36%12.7°C1017.1hPa0.0mmESE17km/hr
9knots
20km/hr
11knots

Closest Climatic Station

Oodnadatta Airport
Distance from Oodnadatta Track - Old Peake Turn Off 75.02km NW
 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Mean Max. °C37.936.633.728.523.219.919.622.126.630.333.736.3
Mean Min. °C23.022.319.214.49.76.55.87.411.415.118.621.2
Mean Rain mm22.932.214.310.912.711.710.08.19.913.913.017.1

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