Discover the Painted Desert on the Oodnadatta Track - E26

This week we tackle the Oodnadatta Track. We leave our family behind at the Prairie but just for a week while we venture up north.
Its fair to say the Oodnadatta didn't leave us disappointed. We first stopped in Marree to check out the pub and Tom Cruise's old truck. Our next stop was Coward Springs for an outdoor natural spa until we head to William Creek for the night.
Our next stop the next day is Oodnadatta and then we detour toward sthe painted desert. We would highly recommend this road for anyone who is heading that way.
We hope you enjoyed this episode and we will see you next week for when head to Uluru.
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[@corymcclurg6386]

Watching you fuel up from 2022 like 😫 "$2.10 is the most expensive fuel we've ever seen"

[@conorglennon2064]

I really enjoy watching your videos . Especially along the aqua blue ocean and seeing drone shots of whales dolphins and sharks.

[@katerinanyankina7875]

Very impressive all! Especially race along the desert with huge trucks on the way. Excellent video!

[@rickfromvirginia]

Excellent video! The drone footage was exceptional! It's unbelievable how diverse and beautiful the land is in Australia! As usual, thanks for sharing!

[@OverlandTravellers]

The drone really gives some perspective that's foe sure!

[@kvin836]

Awesome video !!

[@greatsouthernoverland]

Your showing our country really well guys. Thanks for putting the work in and bringing it to us.

[@dme6991]

Great work guys loving the episodes. Wait untill you head North Queensland on the old development road to the top (assuming you are going there imo best part of the country) you will spend all day rounding up road train after road train little bit scary but totally worth it

[@jefft79]

"You just have to embrace the flies... Accept them, and embrace them"!! So true, love it. Another great vid guys, thanks for sharing 👍

[@OverlandTravellers]

jefft79 and then when they trust you.... eat them

[@adrianrutty888]

Great Video guys! Fantastic job on the editing too. What program do you use for editing?

[@0502Rob]

Great vid again. I was really hoping you went to Dalhousie Springs near Oodnadatta. A beautiful part of the desert with a huge expanse of crystal clear water. Oh well. Price of fuel is what it is if we want to travel in remote areas. Looking forward to the next video.

[@danielhayes-domore]

great drone work

[@jeetts59]

Great video, very realistic. I’ve traveled that rout many times, the flys never stop. Go well. I’m in Victoria and have subscribed.

[@OverlandTravellers]

Harold clark thanks for the support mate!

[@sunshinecatcher8779]

Great video, you have got to love those flies

[@tashhanrahan3139]

Thanks for a great video, we liked the footage of going past the road trains and caravans. Looked hairy!

[@OverlandTravellers]

Tash Hanrahan yeah I love the hilux but I would have liked a bit more power right about then!

[@ouradventerousdays]

We are planning to do this too when we start our big lap. So I have been watching a lot of videos of Oodnadatta track, it's a popular track and u guys skipped Cooper Perdy (which seem everyone done it hahaha). We also opt for Painted Desert too, I haven't seen any video if it yet, only from u guys so far. I am more convince to detour to Painted Desert now but the corrugation, oh my. (@_@).

[@SteveBlue90]

We had to turn around at Coward Springs, but I think we were a few days ahead of you. The flies were brutal, I thought maybe I was being a bit nesh after not being out for a while, but even the locals remarked that they were at a different level - Marree sold out of the fly nets :)

[@derekjarman1638]

Great video guys - love the drone shots. Isn't it fun playing the "can I get in the truck without a hundred flies coming in" game?

[@OverlandTravellers]

Derek Jarman gotta do the fly dance 💃🏽

[@dme6991]

Also quick tip akubra then fly net. Will change your life lol

[@OverlandTravellers]

Dme stay tuned for our next video. We learn this really quickly haha

[@3aw77]

Did you stop in at Lyndhurst to see Talc Alf ? , How was the Oodnadatta Track from Marree to William Creek , Great Ep Overland Travellers

[@thecruiserlife4310]

How crazy - same VLOG upload but we're on completely different sides of the country haha! And yep, always gotta do the fly dance before jumping in the car

[@martinguybuhler]

Your supposed to wear a broad hat with a fly net lol , I traveled out back 25years ago bringing back heaps of memories for me great vid cheers

[@OverlandTravellers]

Haha yes the first time I put it on I didn't think it through..... I don't know how we have got so far to be honest 😂

[@DanCabban]

Another awesome episode. Brilliant drone footage. Thanks for sharing. What drone you using?

[@OverlandTravellers]

Dan Cabban we use a mavic pro :)

[@lachymcgrath3333]

Loved it legends!!! We're heading off on our trip up there in a week!

[@OverlandTravellers]

So cool mate you're going to love it..... As I said in the video it really surprised us.

[@lashclone8319]

Nice one guys, good to see a bit longer vid too!

[@OverlandTravellers]

lash clone thank you 😊 next week is a longer one too

[@_exploreoz462]

Loved the video guys!! What drone are you using, the quality looks great!

[@domeniccostabile1659]

Great video

[@OverlandTravellers]

Domenic Costabile cheers mate thanks for the support.

[@hrsniperguy]

another great vid, keep em coming, the snorkel vibration isn't getting any better, show me how its mounted and i may have a solution.

[@OverlandTravellers]

hrsniperguy it was a home job by me (that’s the main problem) and I think I know which point it’s coming from.... but very happy to hear a few solutions.

[@hrsniperguy]

@@OverlandTravellers no problem, if you show me how its mounted or have an idea where its vibrating, show me or let me know

[@BenWoodsideAUS]

What drone do you guys use? Love the shots from it! Just discovered the series and awesome work by you both!

[@OverlandTravellers]

Ben Woodside mavic pro mate.... it’s ok but could look better, I want to get a ND filters and start shooting in D-log. But yeah the shot where it was flying beside the ute was pretty cool!

[@BenWoodsideAUS]

@@OverlandTravellers Thanks for the reply. Have been looking at the Mavic Pro as a starting point to getting into some drone photography. Seems like a great drone and feature set for a good price. Can I ask what other gear you guys use for your filming as well?

[@FastFless]

Google Maps (directions) goes crazy on both the Oodnadatta and Birdsville Tracks. It seems to estimate travelling times way, way longer than they actually take. I've noticed this on many Australian Outback roads (but not all).

[@OverlandTravellers]

Kim Flesser we have noticed it a bit too so we usually just judge our time with the kms rather than the estimated time from google

[@Crustypetee]

Love your work. It is inspiring but not so much the flies.

[@OverlandTravellers]

Peter Eltherington yep they suck....

[@robkay9227]

Hi guys It’s the Stuart Hwy Cheers

[@OverlandTravellers]

Rob Kay haha I know I kept listening to myself make mistakes.... I grew up near a sturt highway when I was a kid so for some reason I kept saying it. Cheers mate!

[@robkay9227]

All good mate Keep up the good work

[@Mixos_place]

your missing Coober Pedy?..best country town in SA. lots to see and do.

[@OverlandTravellers]

michael george we got through Coober pedy on the way back down after Uluru

[@Mixos_place]

@@OverlandTravellers cool.I will wait for the video.

[@mattluszczak6567]

....there should be a national swat a fly and his mate day...

[@OverlandTravellers]

Lets start it

[@mattluszczak6567]

Hey guys youtube jack absalom oodnadata track. Hent was an adventure explorer 80s and 90s!

[@OverlandTravellers]

Mate no joke I was reading his "camp oven cookbook" the other day..... I haven't laughed so hard for a long time..... one recipe "lightning ridge galah stew".... next matts camp cooking show???

[@mattluszczak6567]

Gosh..i thought when you payed for that fuel the cashier was going to say.. "that got declined bhaaaaa." "Well sir your fuel is too much isnt it!"!

[@OverlandTravellers]

It wouldn't have surprised me..... Id have had to do a few shifts behind the bar!

[@toddkennedy6192]

Sorry to tell this but fuel is dearer on Fraser island

[@OverlandTravellers]

Todd Kennedy something to look forward to 😒

[@mattluszczak6567]

I heard the government is bringing in a bounty... 10 dollars a fly!!! What a way to make money!

[@OverlandTravellers]

Id have made $1000 just from digesting them.

[@Africoz2]

enjoyed the video but please, try and keep still! The constant turning whilst filming yourselves almost made me sea-sick. Good stuff, anyway!

[@OverlandTravellers]

David Pratt we’re working on it!

[@sunshinecatcher8779]

Like all blogs they will get better, much. Better than the first one :) love your work living the dream