Tinnie Trip to the Warburton

Location:

Warburton Creek forms downstream from the confluence of the Diamantina and Georgina rivers in Goyder Lagoon, and flows in a south-westerly direction for about 150 km before discharging into Lake Eyre. Starting at Stoney Crossing on Kalamurina Station, we launch the Tinnies & travel 60km to Wetlands camp to refuel before continuing to the Warburton Groove (140km) then retrace our track (about 400km round trip). Each participant must be completly self resourced, Tinnie(11-12 foot),. 15 hp motor, ability to take 220 litres of fuel, camping equipment, radios, food & water for at least 7 days on water. Zodiac to be towed on water with fuel for part of the journey. Starting with a 2 day drive from Adelaide. Support vehicles, towing fuel trailers will be needed as well to act as backup for the Tinnie troupe. Convoy minimum of 3 tinnies plus Support crew. Trip Leader Michael Polacek assisted by Peter Young.

Kalamurina Station, SA 5734

Date & Time:

Sunday 10 August, 2025 at 9:00am - Sunday 24 August, 2025 at 6:00pm

Cost:

Free for Members to Join

Leader:

Michael Polacek & Peter Young

Convoy:

3 Tinnies Minimum + Back up vehicles

Details:

Warburton Creek forms downstream from the confluence of the Diamantina and Georgina rivers in Goyder Lagoon, and flows in a south-westerly direction for about 150 km before discharging into Lake Eyre.  Starting at Stoney Crossing on Kalamurina Station, we launch the Tinnies & travel 60km to Wetlands camp to refuel before continuing to the Warburton Groove (140km) then retrace our track (about 400km round trip).  Each participant must be completely self resourced, Tinnie(11-12 foot),. 15 hp motor, ability to take 220 liters of fuel, camping equipment, radios, food & water for at least 7 days on water.  Zodiac to be towed on water with fuel for part of the journey.  Starting with  a 2 day drive from Adelaide.  Support vehicles, towing fuel trailers will be needed as well to act as backup for the Tinnie troupe.  Convoy minimum of 3 tinnies plus Support crew.  Trip Leader Michael Polacek assisted by Peter Young.

Trip Rating:

Easy