Emergency services say road closures around the remote South Australian town of Innamincka are likely to be in place for months, prompting concern about the local tourism industry.

A 66-year-old airlifted to Birdsville after five days trapped by floodwaters that threatened to sweep away his vehicle says he's had the adventure of a lifetime.

According to ABC, Woolford thanked radio operators, Birdsville authorities and emergency ... which have result­ed in track clo­sures and impass­able terrain.” The park added that the desert ...