Lake Eyre and William Creek

William Creek Notice Board

Just in case you were not sure where you were and to avoid the constant enquiries at the Pub.

William Creek

William Creek lies mid way along the Oodnadatta Track, and the 100 year old hotel, which was originally a siding for the Ghan Railway, serves a great meal in the middle of nowhere.

Golf Course at William Creek

Golf Course at William Creek (could be a challenge).

The Old Ghan Railway Track

Deteriorating and abandoned Old Ghan Railway Bridge on the Oodnadatta Track.

The Old Ghan Railway track

Along the Oodnadatta Track.

Halligan Bay Track

Old style cattle holding pens travelling across cattle country on the Halligan Bay Track to Lake Eyre.

Halligan Bay Track

Dry country along the Halligan Bay track.

Anna Creek Station

Cattle watering trough over Anna Creek Station along the Halligan Bay Track .

Outback plumbing on Anna Creek Station

Anna Creek Station

Innovative irrigation on the Halligan Bay Track from William Creek to Lake Eyre.

William Creek Airport

Filling up before a flight over Lake Eyre.

Lake Eyre

View from the air crossing from the land to Lake Eyre (in flood).

Lake Eyre

View of Lake Eyre with clouds reflected in the water.

Lake Eyre

View from the air of Lake Eyre , with clouds reflected in the water.

Lake Eyre

View of an inlet on Lake Eyre from the air.

Halligan Bay Track

View of the road from the air, travelling from William Creek to Lake Eyre via the Halligan Bay Track.

william Creek

Noticeboard advising of road closures. No other option than to head back the way we came to Coober Pedy. The Oodnadatta Track was closed.

Oodnadatta Track

Sudden downpour resulting in closure of track in and out of William Creek.

William Creek

Location of William Creek, (access to Lake Eyre)

Lake Eyre

Location of Lake Eyre