Warriner Creek Ghan Rail Bridge Camp – Oodnadatta Track

Warriner Creek is about 20km north of Coward Springs and makes for a good overnight campsite. The old Ghan railway bridge crosses here and you can camp either side of the creek, though each side has its pros and cons.

Warriner Creek Ghan Rail Bridge Camp Location And Info At A Glance

Cost: Free
Type: Free Camping / Bush Camping
Location: -29.139629°, 136.566467°
Pet Friendly: Yes
Distance From Marree: 169km
Distance From Oodnadatta: 236km
Distance From Marla: 490km

Where To Set Up

• South side has these massive sand dunes that look spectacular but the ground’s pretty soft and sandy. There are some bulldust holes and it’s easy to get bogged if you don’t know what you’re doing. We tried it once with the caravan and had to use the Maxtrax a couple of times to get ourselves out.
• North side’s much more sensible if you’ve got a caravan. Ground’s firmer and access is straightforward. Most people with caravans stick to this side.

Warriner Creek Location On Google Earth

What To Expect

Warriner Bridge makes for great photos, especially when the sun’s going down.The creek sometimes has water which brings in plenty of birds – we’ve seen stilts and avocets when there’s been a decent flow. We aren’t bird experts by any means however Google Photos lookup makes it sound like we are. You’ll maybe even hear dingoes at night although it’s unlikely you’ll see them. Sometimes they come close to camp but they’ve never been noted as a problem.

Space isn’t an issue. Often you’ll have the place to yourself or maybe one other group at most. It’s big enough that you’re not camping in each other’s pockets.

Things To Be Careful Of When Camping at Warriner Bridge

• Depending upon the season and recent rain there can be little yellow flowers are everywhere – they’ve got nasty prickles underneath. Made that mistake in my double pluggers and paid for it. Stick to proper boots.
• Flies can be a menace when the wind drops. Flynets essential unless you enjoy being driven mental.
• Don’t trust the ground even when it looks solid. Test spots before you drive on them. Sand dunes might look inviting but they’ll catch you out quick smart.
• Can get pretty windy and there’s no shelter.

Basics

• Quite a bit of firewood lying around. Scrape out a fire pit and make sure it’s completely out when you’re done.
• No facilities so bring everything you need. Pack out all your rubbish and don’t leave toilet paper around – nobody wants to see that.

Warriner Creek Bridge Campsite

Warriner Creek Ghan Rail Bridge Camp Summary

Warriner Creek Ghan Rail Bridge campsite is a good spot for a night if you want somewhere quiet with great views. Drive carefully (plan ahead) so that you don’t get bogged. The old bridge is well worth a look.