Painted Desert .
OODNADATTA TRACK
As you head north up the Oodnadatta , there will be numerous historic sites to stop at along the way .
A track to Hergott Springs is within the first kilometre ; this is followed by hundreds of springs branching north . At 3km is the 51km track to Muloorina Campground , a fabulous spot to spend a couple of nights .
It would be silly to miss the Wabma Kadarbu Conservation Park at 126km to see Blanche Cup and The Bubbler mound springs . Another 6km brings you to the delightful Coward Springs Campground , a superb spot with an artesian spa , a wetland , and Ghan museum . More historic sites continue , with Beresford Bore Siding and Strangeways . The ABC- Halligan Bay Track enters on the right at 198km ; this is a 64km , strictly 4WD-only track to Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre .
Old Ghan ruins at Oodnadatta .
Coward Springs railhead .
Fuel is available at William Creek , along with camping , meals and more . The William Creek Road enters 5km further on the left , with a rough 168km west to Coober Pedy .
The actual Oodnadatta Track continues for 211km to Marla on the Stuart , or you can continue north to Mount Dare and Dalhousie Springs in Witjira National Park ( the track deteriorates further and caution is required ).
Parked at an Oodnadatta road sign .
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