Burke and Wills Trek in Innamincka, South Australia | Sports & recreation venue

Burke and Wills Trek

Locality: Innamincka, South Australia

Phone: +61 438 038 005

Address: Dig Tree Circuit Rte 5731 Innamincka, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.burkeandwillstrek.com.au/

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24.01.2022 It's getting wilder as the trekking team near the desert...! 3 days to go! www.burkeandwillstrek.com.au

24.01.2022 Over 330km of course between the Dig Tree and Birdsville - the terrain is constantly changing. Just one of the many things to keep your mind occupied as you follow in the explorers footsteps on the Burke and Wills Trek!

24.01.2022 Trekkers and camels set out early to start the crossing of the Sturts Stony Desert. Can you guess how far the days walk was? www.burkeandwillstrek.com.au

24.01.2022 TREK INFORMATION NIGHTS AT PADDY PALLIN We are pleased the announce that there will be Trek information nights at Paddy Pallin stores across Australia from late April through to mid May. These nights are a great opportunity to find out everything you need to know about the Trek and ask Trek organisers anything you like. To find out the dates for each capital city and to attend one of these nights REGISTER ON THE WEBSITE - www. burkeandwillstrek .com.au

22.01.2022 23 December 1860 was the day the Burke and Wills exploration party tackled the Stony Desert. Wills was surprised to find it far from bad travelling ground and the camels got along well. They halted in the afternoon to give the camels a chance to rest, and then at sunset, resumed their long, arduous march across the gibbers. Around midnight they halted and camped on the plain. The Burke and Wills Trek crosses the wonderful gibber plains of the Stony Desert - trekkers have the opportunity to immerse themselves in their own thoughts as they walk towards the endless horizons of the gibber. www.burkeandwillstrek.com.au

22.01.2022 Reminiscing about the incredible time in the outback - what was your favourite part? Here's some of our favourite pictures to help sum up the adventure! www.burkeandwillstrek.com.au

22.01.2022 On 27 December 1860, the river that the exploration party were following made a sharp turn to the east. Burke called a halt and camped near the bend, their seventy-sixth camp since leaving Melbourne. He needed to head north to the Gulf, but the river was now heading off to the east. However the days were now frightly hot and they needed the water. The success of the expedition depended on Burkes decision should he leave the river and head north, or follow the water to th...e east. The party camped just south of todays town of Birdsville while Burke considered his options. Luckily for those on the Burke and Wills Trek, this location is where we set up Camp 10. You won't have to make any difficult decisions about which way to trek the following day, as you'll be wandering into Birdsville around lunch time. The only tough decision that Trekkers will make in Birdsville, is whether to order a pint of Coopers or XXXX Gold! www.burkeandwillstrek.com.au

21.01.2022 Day 6 finished and all trekkers are back in camp. All trekkers and crew are going well. The weather is mostly clear and mild with a couple of warmer days this week. Tomorrow we head 38km into the vast gibber plains of Sturts Stony Desert.

20.01.2022 Trekkers and camels set out early to start the crossing of the Sturt’s Stony Desert. Can you guess how far the days walk was? www.burkeandwillstrek.com.au

20.01.2022 The Trek hits town Birdsville Traffic Jam!

19.01.2022 We're grateful for the support of our incredible sponsors Ezygonow - supplying the Trek's easy and convenient portable bathroom solutions. Head over and LIKE their Facebook page to find out more about their fantastic products! www.facebook.com/ezygonow

19.01.2022 Wow - what a way to start the day... Not long to go! www.burkeandwillstrek.com.au

19.01.2022 Many aboriginal artefacts dating back thousands of years were found along the way of the Trek. Luckily we had traditional owners Josh, Rob and Kathryn along to educate the trekkers about the artefacts and explain what they were used for. www.burkeandwillstrek.com.au

18.01.2022 The Trek camps at many of the spots where Burke and Wills camped. Here is Camp 6 where the Strzelecki meets the Sturts Stony Desert. Trekkers stare out across the endless stony desert where they will set off in the morning. www.burkeandwillstrek.com.au

18.01.2022 Some of the trek team will be making their way towards Dig Tree near Innamincka early next week. Keep watching for updates on the journey ahead, weather, travel and historical information... It's getting real now...!

17.01.2022 HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY! Hope you are doing something uniquely Australian today to celebrate! CHEERS!!!

16.01.2022 Burke and Wills Trekkers from 2014 will remember Michael.

16.01.2022 Following the success of the inaugural Big Burke and Wills Trek, this epic adventure is on again in 2015 from 16th to 26th August. If you are after a life changing challenge and adventure, and to experience the true outback in a unique way, have a look at this video and let us know what you think! www.burkeandwillstrek.com.au

15.01.2022 All our trekkers are fit and well! They are currently making their way into camp 6. After a hot meal and a good nights sleep tonight, trekkers are looking forward to their 38km day across the Sturt Stony Desert. Stay tuned for a further update!

15.01.2022 Our trek historian has just published a book! Congratulations Dave Phoenix!!

14.01.2022 It's almost time for the trekkers to kit up and start their adventures. Put your LIKES & MESSAGES together & wish them well on their journey...

13.01.2022 This pic was from the recent Big Red Run not far from Birdsville. The camps, starlit skies, campfire banter were one of the many highlights of the adventure - which you can look forward to soon on the trek... Are you ready?!

12.01.2022 The view out the back door of Event HQ as the camels head out for the day.

12.01.2022 Sunshine sure does take you to a happy place... Just wait until you get out on the trek... Boom - you're in for a treat! www.burkeandwillstrek.com.au Photo Credit: Neil Donovan

11.01.2022 Some of the set up crew share a campfire at camp 6 during the water run to pre-place water tanks at each campsite for the 2014 Burke and Wills Trek. It's feeling like it's time to head out that way again soon. This year's trek takes place 16 to 26 August, 2015.

10.01.2022 The 2014 Burke and Wills Trekkers sure were happy to reach Birdsville! What would be the first thing you would do when you get back to civilisation?

10.01.2022 Here's an insight into the experiences of the 2014 trekkers... Have a look at what it's all about, and join us this August to immerse yourself in this vast landscape. www.burkeandwillstrek.com.au

08.01.2022 The journey to the desert starts today for some of the trek team ... This time next week we'll all be gearing up ready for an adventure in Australia's playground... Keep watching!

08.01.2022 It's all happening now! Some of the crew distributing 14,000ltr water around the camps... 4 days to go!

08.01.2022 The Australian Army catering team provided amazing freshly cooked meals throughout the Trek. They were happy to get to the pub and enjoy a rest and well earned beer. www.burkeandwillstrek.com.au

07.01.2022 Plenty of time out on the trails to talk about anything and everything with new found friends...! www.burkeandwillstrek.com.au

06.01.2022 The best treks out there are off the beaten track...! The Burke & Wills Trek sure will open your eyes. Cameras at the ready! www.burkeandwillstrek.com.au

05.01.2022 The t-shirt says it all doesnt it!

04.01.2022 The t-shirt says it all doesn’t it!

03.01.2022 All seems to be going to plan in the outback with getting everything ready for the trek - ok the team has to enjoy a little down time amongst the craziness to enjoy the odd view or two... keep watching this page for updates!

03.01.2022 Merry Christmas everyone! On Christmas eve 1860, Burke, Wills, King and Gray, took the day off to rest near what is now known as Christmas Creek. At 4.30am on Christmas morning the four men resumed their relentless march to the Gulf. Their provisions were limited and they could not afford to take any more rest days. Later that afternoon, they became the first European's to see the Diamantina River - and you can only imagine how the explorers spirits rose! We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and are in high spirits as you celebrate with family and friends!

01.01.2022 The Trek follows the original route of Burke and Wills for 330km over 11 days from the Dig Tree to Birdsville. Unlike Burke and Wills though, we are following a map! What are your map reading skills like? Even if they are no good, you won't get lost out here, as you'll be following a course delicately set using little pink flags that are removed after trekkers pass through. www.burkeandwillstrek.com.au

01.01.2022 For those of you who want to experience the outback in a unique way and spend 11 days walking in the footsteps of Burke and Wills you will need to register for the 2016 Trek which sets out from the Dig Tree on 16th August Trek by 5th June. If you are interested and still want to come but are unable to register by 5th June please let us know. Its going to be an epic outback adventure like no other! www. burkeandwillstrek. com.au