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South Australia Far NorthThe vast expanse of central Australia north of the trans continental railway line and the Flinders Ranges and extending north to the border of the Northern Territory. Some isolated mining towns and extensive areas which need permits for access. A map of the area shows a complex network of creeks, rivers and lakes all of which are dry and only carry water at very infrequent intervals. Much of the region is classified as desert. The major route through the region is the Stuart Highway to Alice Springs and Darwin. Off the highway, expect unsealed roads and the need for a 4WD vehicle. The seasons have a major influence on outback roads such as the Birdsville Track into western Queensland and the loop through Maree and Oodnadatta into the Northern Territory. Check with local authorities before attempting these routes.
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Oodnadatta - an example of a township whose fortunes changed when the railway was relocated elsewhere. Oodnadatta was once the railhead for the old rail line to Adelaide and a staging post during the construction of the old overland telegraph. Andmooka - an opal mining town north of Woomera. Its nearby neighbour Olympic Dam uranium mine is better known because of the controversy and protests surrounding its development. Maree - the southern end of the Birdsville track and an old staging post for the Afghan camel trains that crossed the region. Also an old railhead for cattle moved south along the Birdsville Track from western Queensland. Now only a handful of people live there.
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