Exploring the Simpson Desert
TLCV President Garry Cooper, organised 7 vehicles to take an early winter trip into Central Australian sunshine.
Their journey started in Ouyen in NW Victoria and headed up the Oodnadatta Track to Dalhousie Springs.
One highlight on this trip was to visit the Oodnadatta (horse racing) Cup. Other events at the Cup were enjoyed with the locals. (See the pics for details)
Garry took his convoy through the sandy Simpson Desert via the French Line, passing through Poeppel Corner and across the flowing Eyre Creek. The final assault before heading into Birdsville was to conquer Big Red.
The final leg of Garry's journey took the convoy down through Cordillo Downs. Rain started to fall making the journey into Innamincka an interesting experience.
30mm of rain fell overnight which resulted in the convoy being stuck in Innamincka for 7 days.
The convoy finally headed home a week late and with plenty of stories to tell.