Grey nomads flock to see Outback in bloom

Published: June 20, 2016

While road closures meant more than 150 travellers were stranded in towns like Marree and William Creek following last week’s heavy rain … the deluge is expected to bring more rather than less grey nomads to Outback South Australia.

The desert has been transformed into a lush oasis after a series of flooding downpours around Lake Eyre. Marree Hotel manager Rebecca Turner told Yahoo7 News that the area was the greenest it had been in five years.

“It doesn’t reflect what the desert actually looks like, it’s too green,” she said. “Parts of the Birdsville and Oodnadatta tracks are looking absolutely stunning.”

She said that Lake Eyre had received far more direct rain than previously, as opposed to flows from northwest Queensland, and she says she is now waiting for the wildflowers to bloom.

“It looks like there’ll be some very happy cows around the place too with lots of feed and with a bit of luck we’ll have wild flowers bloom,” she said.

Parts of drought-ravaged Outback Queensland have also enjoyed a serious – and much welcomed –drenching.

Charleville experienced its wettest June day in history on Saturday, while rain at Longreach and Barcaldine also broke June records.

• Will you be heading out to visit the ‘green desert’? Comment below.

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