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	Mt Dare Hotel

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*Description*	Mt Dare is an oasis on the NW edge of the Simpson Desert, providing last fuel, water, workshop and supplies north of Oodnadatta, camping, pub meals available.
*Location*	26° 04′ CD" S . 135° 14′ CD" E .**** Co-ordinates accuracy : Co-ordinates taken from GPS (WGS84) Location description : *** km * of Oodnadatta SA Prominent feature : Witjira National Park
*What's there*


*General comments*
	A former homestead, Mt Dare Hotel offers a central point from converging tracks North, South, East and West and is the only source of fuel, tyres and workshop facilities for hundreds of kilometers, situated in a National Park park rules apply to fire wood collection, fire arms, pets etc. Two wheel drive access on good.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Attractions*
	Mt Dare pub is an attraction, a new and more modern facility than previous building that deteriorated from the elements. .... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Upsides*
	Last supplies and workshop before the desert, hot showers, flushing toilets, friendly well informed staff. Telstra pay phone available (card .... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Downsides*
	Fuel pricy, but only option, dusty area, over .... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*LRC Recommendation*
	Make sure you top up here and ask for up to.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Access considerations*
	2WD in good weather but the going will be hard on the vehicle. Caution: Tr.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Considerations for those with disabilities*
	Ramp access on side door into Hotel to inter.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Comments on 4WD conditions / standard*
	4WD not essential for access unless raining, 4WD req.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Pictures (click on image to enlarge)*


*OziExplorer track plots*
	Oziexplorer Track File


*WWWeb Links*
	Mt Dare Hotel


*Other Documents*
	Google Earth File


*How do I get there*
	Travel north through Oodnadatta on Oodnadatta Track, turn right onto access road through Hamilton Station, turn right via Pedirka Ruins or continue on via Eringa Water Hole and Bloods Creek, about 240 km. Alternatively south from Finke via New Crown and Charlotte Waters 210 km or south from Alice Springs via Old Andado (Binns Track) 410 km. West from Birdsville via the Simpson and Dalhousie 550 km. East via Oodnadatta Track from Marla on the Stuart Highway then north 410 km.
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*Useful References*
	Hema Simpson Desert 1250 map and Westprint.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Contact details for further information.*
	Melissa & Dave Co.... Remainder of the content is available on the CampGroundCorner CD


*Document revision history*
	5/5/2009 LRC David Darke
	14/8/2009 LRC Pete and Lyn Smith

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Document produced on 03-02-2010