William Creek

Day 17

This morning we were woken around 5:30 by a noisy tag-a-long tour who were setting off early heading west.   I have no idea why they were up at 5:30 as they didn’t piss off until 8.   As it was, because we were up, we packed up early and headed off to William Creek.  We had planned to lunch at the historic Algebuckina Bridge but as we were there around 10am, a roadside cup of tea was all that was required.

Algebuckina Bridge

Colin at Algebuckina Bridge

The Oodnadatta Track is littered with remnants of the Old Ghan Railway.  It seems that every few miles we pass a railway siding, water tower or station. 

Peak Siding Ruins

We ended up stopping at Duff Creek Crossing for lunch. Just slightly off the track next to another Old Ghan Railway steel bridge. 

Duff Creek Rail Bridge

We ate in our cars as the competition with the local flies was very fierce.

Lunch At Duff Creek Crossing

You see lots of strange things on the Oodnadatta Track but we didn’t expect to come across a cyclist.  But this one we did.  The lady who runs Coward Springs Homestead told us later, that it was not that uncommon along the track.  Who’d have thought?

Oodnadatta Cyclist

Passing the Coober Pedy turn off signal the completion of the Oodnadatta Track.  It only took ten years……   (bit like Colin’s associate diploma), but now we can say we’ve driven it in its entirety.

William Creek has changed much since we were here last.  Not sure if it’s the time of year but it is so much busier.  The campground has expanded. More amenities provided, but just so busy.  Tonight was the Collingwood Sydney game so we strolled across to the pub for dinner and drinks.

William Creek Sunset

Mike and Jan enjoyed goat curry whilst col savoured a kangaroo yiros and Sally the fish.