About

Cooper Creek rises west of the Great Dividing Range at the junction of the Thomson & Barcoo rivers, the only place in the world where 2 rivers join to form a Creek.  It flows for 1300 km through south west Quennsland before crossing into South Australia to become one of the 3 major watercourses to flow into Lake Eyre (Kati -Thandi). In most years it fills some channels & waterholes before evaporating  without reaching Lake Eyre (Kati -Thandi).  In wet years the Cooper can flood the Channel Country, crossing 3 deserts before reaching Lake Eyre. 

After a 2-day drive from Adelaide, the trip will start at the ferry crossing of the Cooper on the Birdsville Track.   The plan is to launch the tinnies upstream from the ferry then travel to an area suitable for a base/fuel camp.  The Tinnies will venture further up stream where another fuel dump will be established

 Each participant must be completly self resourced, Tinnie(11-12 foot), 15 hp motor, ability to take 220 litres of fuel, camping equipment, radios, food & water for at least 7 days on water.  A Zodiac to be towed on water with fuel for part of the journey.    Support vehicles, towing fuel trailers will be needed as well to act as backup for the Tinnie troupe.  Convoy minimum of 3-4 tinnies plus Support crews.  Trip Leader Michael Polacek assisted by Peter Young.

Date

Location

Kalamurina Station
SA 5734

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