THE FLOODED OUTBACK

COOPER CREEK AND THE BIRDSVILLE TRACK

20 YEARS SINCE A FLOOD LIKE THIS

20 years since the punt has been used across the Cooper Creek in flooded South Australia.

Enjoy viewing sights only seen rarely. The rains flooded up north and eventually they flowed down to the Cooper, thousands of kilometres. This wonderful rain has flooded the inland outback country of South Australia. Bringing it to life. The outback will bloom, bird life everywhere, even seagulls.

We encountered some emus on our way to the Birdsville Track

The Birdsville Track

Where we found a couple of adventurous cyclists doing it the hard way.

The Track was an adventure in itself, navigating the many water covered areas and muddy rucks.

Finding the road closed sign.

Undaunted we carried on. There was the Birdsville Track. A road no longer. Perhaps a boat would have been more useful.

The Track no more

Weird bubbles on the track

We set up camp.

Then a bit of practice canoeing

More

Then real canoeing.

Coming back.

Four days canoeing.

It was wonderful sunny weather. No clouds, cool mornings. A friendly visitor.

500 kilometres to the nearest sea, but here are the seagulls.

Sunrise.

We packed up camp and made our way to the Cooper Creek punt for a look at this legend.

Many waiting to cross over the Cooper Creek. No cost, all free.

Punt going over

An added attraction helicopter flights.

Just made for two.

Our intrepid journey went off okay. But it did rain on our way home. Vehicle got a trifle dirty.

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