WILLIAM CREEK
William Creek is closely located to Cattle Drive tours four and five.
This outpost town boasts a roadhouse, campsite, racetrack, air field and 'rocket park' which makes for a very special stop. With a population of less than 10, it's often claimed to be Australia's smallest town. What's beyond dispute is the fact it's home to one of Australia's most isolated pubs. What can we say about the William Creek Hotel? It's probably best left as a surprise - but suffice to say, it's like no other!
Scenic Flights
With Wrights Air you will have the opportunity to experience the Outback from a unique vantage point. As you move away from the runway you first notice the remoteness of the Australian Outback. See the Oodnadatta Track cutting its way through the sand dunes with the Old Ghan railway line running alongside it. Nothing much has changed in the past 100 years - you are in the real Australian Outback.
All of aircraft are designed for maximum viewing pleasure and comfort. All have panoramic windows for excellent views and personal headsets are supplied for listening to commentary on our scenic flight routes.
There are scenic flights available throughout the Cattle Drive, please see optional excursions for scenic flight options on each tour.
Explore the Outback Camel Safaris
Explore the Outback Camel Safaris are Australia's leading nature-based educational camel safari operator, and based in the central Australian deserts near William Creek along the Oodnadatta Track.
Each year the fully equipped camel safaris trek into the wild Australian deserts for six full months to continue with a fascinating 20 year program of exploration and discovery. Since its inception in 1987, the operators have conducted countless expeditions, many of which have contributed significantly to the conservation and preservation of the desert's natural and cultural heritage.
In 2007 the safari will continue with this work and invites you to join them in this magnificent and wild region of the Australian central deserts.
A moderate level of fitness is required (for example, you should be able to walk for 30 minutes relatively easily).
Explore the Outback's projects are many and varied but you can expect to be involved in the following broad scope of daily activities:
- four days of expedition-style camel trekking and riding
- flora and fauna survey and identification
- historical research and interpretation
- general exploration
- camel handling
- outdoor adventure camping and navigation
Your safety and security is ensured with professionally trained staff, appropriate communications and close contact with the world famous Royal Flying Doctor Service.
What to bring
If you are backpacking, then bring what you have with you. Travel-light is a prerequisite, but you do not need to go without either. You should include:
- single change of clothes
- hat, sunscreen, lip cream
- warm clothes (note: 0°C - 25°Celsius temperature range)
- small water bottle (1 litre)
- comfortable footwear during day
- light sandals for evenings
- sleeping bag (rated to -5°Celsius)
What's included:
- 4-5 days of camel adventure and exploration
- fully catered (including vegetarian options)
- canvas bed-roll or swag (bring your own sleeping bag or hire one for A$15)
- a look at many of the desert plants and animals that you wouldn't see on a conventional tour
- friendly and personable camels
- ecological and cultural interpretations of the desert landscapes
Camel Safari's Overview
William Creek departure & returns price per person (twinshare)
Wed 9 May, 1130 Sat 12 May, 1600 A$1345
Mon 14 May, 1130 Mon 17 May, 1600 A$1345
Sat 19 May, 1130 Tues 22 May, 1600 A$1345
Fri 25 May, 1130 Mon 28 May, 1600 A$1345
Wed 30 May, 1130 Sat 2 June, 1600 A$1345
Tues 5 June, 1130 Fri 8 June, 1600 A$1345
Sun 10 June, 1130 Thurs 14 June, 1600 A$1681
*Transfers from coober Pedy and Cattle Drive camps available.
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