Coopers Creek Punt in action as Birdsville Track cut!

Published on June 25, 2010 | ,

The famous and one time feared Birdsville Track finally cut after twenty long and dry years.

The waters of the Cooper Creek on its long journey from Queensland to Lake Eyre now flow across it..

The old punt that was last in service two decades ago & has been re-commissioned for the occasion.

It’s about 160 kilometres up the track from the Maree.

Expect a wait which will depend on how many vehicles are in line to cross. The punt takes only one vehicle at a time, so it will be a good time to have stretch of the legs or savour the moment!

Taking a ride on the punt could though be a once-in-a-lifetime experience,especially as legendary Australian icon Dick Smith is going to be the new ferryman!

These are more great images taken from the air by Peter MacDonald from the Sentimental Bloke . For more details on scenic flights & other tour available go to our Lake Eyre Tours .