We had really enjoyed Coober Pedy and were sad to leave…the Oasis caravan park had great amenities and was located close to everything….but it was time to hit the road again!

As we were driving all unsealed roads today, taping up vents was a must….Ruth was really enthusiastic with the tape….and Stephie thought she’d try out driving the Prado!

Farewell mines of Coober Pedy …on to William Creek Road on the way to the Oodnadatta track and Coward Springs….but not after letting down the tyres.

The road to William Creek went past more opal mines, some very desolate country, the dog fence and Woomera army area….

We had lunch at William Creek where there was a pub and not much else….just some random artifacts….Then along the Oodnadatta track which was in surprisingly good condition….no road we have been on has been nearly as bad as the Quobba/ Gnaraloo road – that took the cake!!

We passed the ruins of Beresford, one of the many sidings for the old Ghan railway….and marvelled at how people survived out in such a harsh environment in the 1800’s…The arid landscape was broken up by the occasional mesa and salt pan…

At Coward Springs we set up our camp for the night and then had a dip in the natural spa which was warm and great for a foot or back massage! We explored the restored engine drivers house and read about the history of the area which once was a holiday destination for people from Marree…and was a siding for the Old Ghan train route. We had happy hour around the fire and watched an amazing sunset