The Simpson Desert
         

Imagine travelling into the outback in the comfort of you own vehicle & experiencing the exhilaration of driving these remote desert tracks knowing the planning has been taken care of & back up is right there with you.

For some people the call of the outback is irresistible, however many are daunted by the remoteness & vast distances as well as the logistics & preparation involved.
A visit to central Australia should not be rushed, there is just too much to see & do, with time needed to get to a suitable starting point & normally a bit of transit time to return home at journeys end. We recognise the time restraints placed on many of us these days so with that in mind we have designed this tour of 8 days to allow for a safe & leisurely crossing of the Simpson with time to vary the route to take in the points of interest along the way. You will need to allow 2 weeks total including transit times. Those with more time haven't been forgotten as the tour finishes at Alice Springs, a great stepping of place for further exploration after a rest & perhaps some attention to vehicle requirements.

We meet at Windorah on the western side of the mighty Cooper Creek in the channel country before heading out to sign the visitors book at Haddon corner on the way to Birdsville (Queensland's remotest town & the last outpost before venturing into the Simpson Desert) There is also a stop off at Poeppel corner where three states meet.

The desert has an ever-changing face constantly being shaped by the elements & after rain it produces the most beautiful wild flowers. Added to this could be the new growth, spreading out from the watercourses after flooding & the prolific bird-life that accompanies such events. The Simpson is an awe inspiring place with its 100's of sand dunes that we must cross & the sunsets must be seen as words can not describe them. Relax each evening by the campfire & enjoy the nightly show put on by the stars in a perfect clear outback sky. At the end of the desert section you can reward yourself with a swim in a thermal spring.

Then it is on to Alice Springs & journeys end. Two days have been allowed for this section, ample time to explore along the way with stops at Old Andado Station & Mac Clark's conservation reserve that was established to protect the rare Acacia Peuce.
The Old Andado Track runs through remote four-wheel drive country providing it own challengers.

This tour includes: meal at Birdsville, working museum, all fees & permits, desert parks pass. It is self-catered except for dinner at Birdsville pub.

We recommend you allow a few extra days if wanting to take in the sights around Alice.

Tour finishes in Alice Springs

Cost: $1325 per vehicle (includes 2 pers)

Additional persons are $150 each
Deposit $250 this confirms your booking
Minimum numbers apply.


Tour dates: 22-29 May, 2011

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