That's how I feel about it too - at the time it was a bit hectic, but in hindsight it was a lot more interesting than "hot, dry & dusty" as I was expecting.
It’s not often you see that much water in the outback. Visited Arkaroola in February and it rained for 2 days straight. Not heavy. Just thick drizzle. Incredible site
Great video. That section between Oodnadatta and Mt Dare (just north of Dalhousie) took us 8 hours in about 2012 after the tail end of a cyclone went through and dumped a huge amount of rain. A couple of years ago at the end of the drought years it took us an hour or 2 max. Those roads change very dramatically after rain. Lucky it does not rain up that way a lot.
Thanks for a terrific vid. Definitely doing this track one day. We're actually heading to the Simpson desert in 2 weeks but via coober Pedy and oodnadatta. Thanks for sharing
Awesome, Dan. We attempted the track twice. First time it was 45 degrees so the road was closed, turned around. Second time, it was so beautiful. The grader has just been thru. It was magical. We took 4 or 5 days to do it.
that track is one of my best memories when travelling Australia back in 1986, using a VW camper van. Williams Creek had a population of 2 adults and a child. very interesting to see it again but water logged.
Hey Wayne, great to hear from you man, I hope you got away from Marree OK and you're feeling a lot better! I was just telling someone today about your epic misadventures!
That’s interesting, I didn’t know you guys couldn’t access water by digging. I thought that was a thing for everywhere. I wonder what causes the formation of underground springs
@@TheRoadChoseMe man that's insane, especially with the mud driving and such. I am so glad I'm driving a small Renault with a tent, it makes it so much cheaper 😅
Carting around that much mud qualifies as “Transfer of Real Estate”! Lol Great adventure Dan. Love the channel! How do you ever get the clay out of all the hidden nooks and crannies on the Jeep?!?!
Terrific video. Tremendous hot spring. How did you handle the surprise wet weather with the Swag tent? The lake is spectacular. The mud reminds me of break up in Alaska. My driveway would look like that for about a week every April. Thank you.
So when it is signed open you take a caravan ? But when sign posted 4WD is when you must be a vehicle only under a certain weight? Did I read what you said correctly? Great vid. Thanks
Yes. The road can be in the following: 1. Fully open to every vehicle. 2. Fully closed to every vehicle. 3. Open to 4wd ONLY (must NOT be towing, must be under 3,000kg)
Not sure what you meant by dry for decades/ once in a lifetime. The lake was 70% full when I flew over it in 2019 and has had good flows several times in the last decade. You at least had Dalhousie to yourself.
And it would be good if youtubers checked the pronunciation of the places they visit before they create their videos. I your pronunciation of Marree is also that of a stranger to this wonderful place.
@@TheRoadChoseMe Thank you Dan, for a sec I was hoping to talk romanian with you :-) Cheers buddy, absolute stunning work mate, amazing, I'm your biggest fan except I own a Prado and hate Petrol 😀
1:40 Good old Australia, over governed place we live in. Pay road tax only to have roads closed on us, oh no, not some mud and water lol…. Nanny country full of cotton wool, safe spaces and bubble wrap. Straya - land of the free.
Damn come on man you gotta do a better job I showing us these vehicles. Afford maverick in the United States that was a car in the 70s that nobody wanted. You should’ve done an in-depth review of it and all the other vehicles there for us. come on step up
Awesome, in a strange way you were lucky to get to experience those conditions.
That's how I feel about it too - at the time it was a bit hectic, but in hindsight it was a lot more interesting than "hot, dry & dusty" as I was expecting.
It’s not often you see that much water in the outback. Visited Arkaroola in February and it rained for 2 days straight. Not heavy. Just thick drizzle. Incredible site
Great video. That section between Oodnadatta and Mt Dare (just north of Dalhousie) took us 8 hours in about 2012 after the tail end of a cyclone went through and dumped a huge amount of rain. A couple of years ago at the end of the drought years it took us an hour or 2 max. Those roads change very dramatically after rain. Lucky it does not rain up that way a lot.
Thanks for a terrific vid. Definitely doing this track one day. We're actually heading to the Simpson desert in 2 weeks but via coober Pedy and oodnadatta. Thanks for sharing
Awesome, you're going to have an incredible time! My "how to" video for the Simpson comes out Friday!
@@TheRoadChoseMe just subbed also. Really enjoy your content👍
Awesome sky this time around. And that spring is killer! Hell of a flow rate!
Dan always a great watch keep the videos up! you guys are on my dream drive to some great places
Thanks! Will do!
5:38 this reminds me a lot of the steppe in Kazachstan or Mongolia, awesome!
Woah, I can't wait to get there!
Great video. Looks like it was a once in a lifetime trip. Especially being able to see the lake.
Great video, I like the Jeep. If you have time when your on the Atherton Tablelands if you have time I'd be happy to show you around the area?
Awesome, Dan. We attempted the track twice. First time it was 45 degrees so the road was closed, turned around. Second time, it was so beautiful. The grader has just been thru. It was magical. We took 4 or 5 days to do it.
Nice work!
that track is one of my best memories when travelling Australia back in 1986, using a VW camper van. Williams Creek had a population of 2 adults and a child. very interesting to see it again but water logged.
We met at the Marree Pub, now subscribed, safe travels- Wayne on the DR(bike)
Hey Wayne, great to hear from you man, I hope you got away from Marree OK and you're feeling a lot better! I was just telling someone today about your epic misadventures!
The spring is amazing.
That track is somehow not what I pictured the Australian outback to look like. I'm learning something here.
Keep in mind everything right now is much, much greener than usual. The rains just keep coming.
Done that track solo in 2012 for the first time. It’s a place every Australian should experience Steve
Remember driving that track and the Strzelecki track in HQ panel Van towing a trailer in 87. Sky country
Was a bloody ripper drive. Definitely a memorable experience. Cheers!
That countryside is going to go mad green in two or three weeks. It'll spring to life.
It already is way greener than usual!
Oz sits on top of the largest artesian water basin on earth, bores and springs are relatively common.
I was just coming here to say this.
Love this stuff. Great work!
Maybe learn about the Great artesian Basin. That is where springs are sourced. You are ontop of it.
Hope you head to Mataranka, there are a few hot springs there.
It's on the list for sure!
That’s interesting, I didn’t know you guys couldn’t access water by digging. I thought that was a thing for everywhere. I wonder what causes the formation of underground springs
I love natural hot springs as well. My favorite so far has been Liard, which I'm sure you've been to. That lake you're in puts it to shame!
Lol, I just watched through the credits. Looks like you already addressed my comment!
Awsome realy nice trip.👌🏻
Cheers to bolth of you. 🍻
The Oodendatta is one of my favourites
Yay
great video ! very cool !
Nice truck, what engine does it have and what’s your fuel consumption? Thanks
I just paid almost $5 USD for gas here in Phoenix Arizona USA. Fuel prices have crossed over to crazy town level here.
It's costing me $30 to drive 60 miles right now...
@@TheRoadChoseMe man that's insane, especially with the mud driving and such. I am so glad I'm driving a small Renault with a tent, it makes it so much cheaper 😅
@@TheRoadChoseMe what is your average air pressure?
I've just gone up to 42 front 45 rear trying to get better mileage on paved roads
Carting around that much mud qualifies as
“Transfer of Real Estate”! Lol
Great adventure Dan.
Love the channel!
How do you ever get the clay out of all the hidden nooks and crannies on the Jeep?!?!
Cheers! Just a ton of time with the pressure wash trying to hit it from different angles.. I'll probably go back more than once.
@@TheRoadChoseMe 3000kg is 6615lbs
Looks like a muddy mess how fun😎👍
Really cool track!
I can remember reading about the raised springs. Early European explorers were looking for water in the hollows, not the tops.
I need to adventure again
Great trip but I do recommend you go back in the dry. A whole new experience.
16:59 like yellowstone les toxic cause some of them are more acid then a battery so not so good for the skin lol
Great video. We missed doing Oodnadatta back in 2016 because of the rain. What tyre pressure did you run on the track?
Terrific video. Tremendous hot spring. How did you handle the surprise wet weather with the Swag tent? The lake is spectacular. The mud reminds me of break up in Alaska. My driveway would look like that for about a week every April. Thank you.
We setup the swag underneath the awning and it stays nice and dry
So when it is signed open you take a caravan ? But when sign posted 4WD is when you must be a vehicle only under a certain weight? Did I read what you said correctly? Great vid. Thanks
Yes. The road can be in the following:
1. Fully open to every vehicle.
2. Fully closed to every vehicle.
3. Open to 4wd ONLY (must NOT be towing, must be under 3,000kg)
@@TheRoadChoseMe thanks for responding with the details. Happy travels.
Not sure what you meant by dry for decades/ once in a lifetime. The lake was 70% full when I flew over it in 2019 and has had good flows several times in the last decade. You at least had Dalhousie to yourself.
Why do you keep calling it Oonandatta???
Yes it was very annoying
@@trevorreid985 Yep it is the same when people say nothink, somethink or 1,2 free. Drives me nuts
And it would be good if youtubers checked the pronunciation of the places they visit before they create their videos. I your pronunciation of Marree is also that of a stranger to this wonderful place.
Hey Dan.. is your family name Grec? Are you romanian by any chance??
It is, and we're Polish , but I do know there are tons of Grecs in Romania.
@@TheRoadChoseMe Thank you Dan, for a sec I was hoping to talk romanian with you :-) Cheers buddy, absolute stunning work mate, amazing, I'm your biggest fan except I own a Prado and hate Petrol 😀
You where at lake eyre south not lake eyre check out a map.
Lake was full in 2011.
But why would have camped there when is said no camping?
Springs are not rare in Australia
Do you guys not have to worry about brain eating amoebas in those springs?
No such thing here in Australia - in fact I've never heard of such a thing in all the springs I've been in all around the world.
1:40 Good old Australia, over governed place we live in. Pay road tax only to have roads closed on us, oh no, not some mud and water lol…. Nanny country full of cotton wool, safe spaces and bubble wrap. Straya - land of the free.
It sounds like you need to leave. I did, and it's the best decision I've ever made.
Damn come on man you gotta do a better job I showing us these vehicles. Afford maverick in the United States that was a car in the 70s that nobody wanted. You should’ve done an in-depth review of it and all the other vehicles there for us. come on step up
Any aligators in hot spring ?
haha, no, not that far south