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Marree
Marree, established in 1883, was once a thriving railway town (the "Ghan") of about 600 residents. Marree had a role as a major regional centre, served by a number of stores, post office and police station. The town also was the home of about 60Afghani cameleers and their families. Their "camel trains" carried supplies and general cargo from Marree to places far away. In 1910, around 1500 camels were operating out of Marree.
But times change: The railway-line was closed in 1980, resulting in a major reduction in Marree’s population. Today; Marree has a role as a minor regional centre with about 100 people living there. There are two general stores, two camping-grounds and the grand old hotel (built in 1885) where an excellent dinner is available. So Marree is worth to visit and to stay one night or two, before heading to Alice Springs via Oodnadatta-Track or to Birdsville via the famous Birdsville-Track, Lake Eyre is not far away from Marree.
Marree is famous for the Marree Picnic Races, held on Queen's Birthday in June and for the Marree Australian Camel Cup, held in July on odd-numbered years.
 Hotel in Marree |
 'Ghan' Railway-Station |