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Simpson Desert via Geosurveys Hill

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From the stone workings of our ancient aboriginal past to the routes undertaken for the old oil exploration surveys, this very remote one-way trek starting at Mount Dare to Birdsville is for experienced desert travellers ONLY.
StartClick to Reverse the Dynamic Map and Driving NotesMount Dare Hotel
Trek
FinishBirdsville
Distance773.24 kmMinimum Days4
Average Speed28.07 km/hrDriving Time1 day 3 hr 32 min
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 Description

Seeing the Simpson Desert as a true remote wilderness area, that has seen less than a hand full of people ever venture into the true heart of the Worlds largest parallel dunes system. See Aboriginal stone chippings and grinding stones, left where they were abandoned hundreds of years ago. See dramatic changes in desert vegetation and dune shape and construction as you slowly crawl across the desert.

 Interactive Route Map

Mount Dare HotelMt Dare Tk, SA-NT BorderAndadoOld AndadoMac Clarke Conservation ReserveMadigan Camp 1The TwinsHale River Flood PlainGeosurveys Base A, Old Fuel DumpGeosurveys HillOld Fuel DumpGeographical Centre of Simpson DesertGrove of Gidgee TreesLarge Open Cut PitThomas No 1 Oil WellFrench Line & Thomas TrackPoeppel CornerNarrow-leafed Hop Bush, QAA LineSalt Bush Flats, QAA LineGeorgina Gidgee Interdunes, QAA LineSpinifex Dune, QAA LineEyre Creek, QAA LineBig RedBirdsville
Mount Dare Hotel
Mt Dare Hotel is situated on the western edge of the Simpson Desert just 10km south of the Northern Territory border.
Features: Populated PlaceRubbish Bin,Tip Fuel Water Supply Toilet Pub Food,Shopping Camp Fee
Position: 135.2475ºE   26.0689ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Mt Dare Tk, SA-NT Border
Distance: 13.99km
Average Speed: 39.71km/h
Mt Dare Tk, SA-NT Border
This location is the state border for South Australia and the Northern Territory.
Features: Marker,Sign
Position: 135.3312ºE   25.9977ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Andado
Distance: 73.09km
Average Speed: 43.87km/h
Andado
Comprising of about 10,800 square kilometers, Andado Station is the largest privately owned cattle station in Australia. The areas cover parts of the Simpson Desert and the Finke River flood plains. It is one of the most southern stations to run Brahman cattle.
Features: Populated Place
Position: 135.2910ºE   25.4090ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Old Andado
Distance: 17.2km
Average Speed: 52.85km/h
Old Andado
Old Andado was the home of Molly Clark, the widow of Mac Clarke. She now lives in a Retirement Home in Alice Springs. The Old Andado station sits on a 10,000 acre plot of land and is a beautiful and unique place that is now Heritage listed.
Features: Populated PlaceAirstrip Camp Fee
Position: 135.4405ºE   25.3793ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Mac Clarke Conservation Reserve
Distance: 47.14km
Average Speed: 61.86km/h
Mac Clarke Conservation Reserve
The Acacia Peuce, commonly known as, ‘Waddy Trees’ and ‘Waddywood’ are one the rarest and most beautiful trees in the arid regions of Australia.
Features: State Forests,ReservesPoint of Interest
Position: 135.5078ºE   25.1201ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Madigan Camp 1
Distance: 32.67km
Average Speed: 34.54km/h
Madigan Camp 1
C.T. Madigan 1939 Expedition. Approximate location of Camp 1.
Features: Camp Free
Position: 135.6580ºE   25.0256ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: The Twins
Distance: 26.02km
Average Speed: 31.37km/h
The Twins
The true name for these two hills is Poodinitterra Hill and Crocker Hill. The first white man to discover the twins was a South Australian surveyor by the name of Theodore Earnest Day. He erected a small stone cairn on Poodinitterra Hill in 1916.
Features: Mountain,Peak,HillPoint of Interest
Position: 135.7200ºE   24.8383ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Hale River Flood Plain
Distance: 25.34km
Average Speed: 12km/h
Hale River Flood Plain
Last of the larger trees and timbered areas for hundreds of kilometres.
Features: Point of Interest
Position: 135.8604ºE   24.8968ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Geosurveys Base A, Old Fuel Dump
Distance: 75.1km
Average Speed: 15.71km/h
Geosurveys Base A, Old Fuel Dump
Geosurveys Base A is located nearly mid way between the Colson Track and Geosurveys Hill. The old fuel dump from Geosurveys Australia, in the mid 1960's, occurred when oil teams were doing oil exploration work in the remotest parts of the Simpson Desert.
Features: Point of Interest
Position: 136.4167ºE   25.0803ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Geosurveys Hill
Distance: 42.24km
Average Speed: 7.63km/h
Geosurveys Hill
Geosurveys Hill is a rare rock covered hill in the very remote Simpson Desert and was first discovered by Reg Sprigg.
Features: Mountain,Peak,HillPoint of Interest
Position: 136.8013ºE   25.0514ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Old Fuel Dump
Distance: 51.2km
Average Speed: 7.92km/h
Old Fuel Dump
Old fuel dump showing some rusty 44 gallon drums and some old tyres.
Features: Point of Interest
Position: 137.0439ºE   25.1753ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Geographical Centre of Simpson Desert
Distance: 27.52km
Average Speed: 11.64km/h
Geographical Centre of Simpson Desert
The Geographical Centre of the Simpson Desert was dertermined by the "centre of gravity" method by Warren Bonython and Dennis Bartell.
Features: Point of Interest
Position: 137.0833ºE   25.3667ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Grove of Gidgee Trees
Distance: 55.51km
Average Speed: 11.18km/h
Grove of Gidgee Trees
This is the first grove of Gidgee trees whilst heading east.
Features: Historic and Landmark TreesPoint of Interest
Position: 137.3889ºE   25.6314ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Large Open Cut Pit
Distance: 18.11km
Average Speed: 7.38km/h
Large Open Cut Pit
There is a very large open cut pit on the side of the shot line.
Features: Point of Interest
Position: 137.5551ºE   25.6727ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Thomas No 1 Oil Well
Distance: 40.36km
Average Speed: 10.26km/h
Thomas No 1 Oil Well
This photo was taken just north of Thomas No 1 Oil Well. Cresting a large dune, these 2 cleared shot lines stand out like a beacon in the desert.
Features: Point of Interest
Position: 137.6414ºE   25.8564ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: French Line & Thomas Track
Distance: 27.63km
Average Speed: 22.72km/h
French Line & Thomas Track
The track that ventures northbound heads toward Mirranponga Pongunna Lake, Thomas airstrip and Thomas No 1 Oil Well.
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn Off
Position: 137.7459ºE   26.0247ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Poeppel Corner
Distance: 26.02km
Average Speed: 22.05km/h
Poeppel Corner
Adjacent Lake Poeppel. Where NT, SA and Qld border intersect. Has interesting interpretive signs (aboriginal history etc).
Features: Junction,Intersection,Turn OffPoint of Interest
Position: 137.9996ºE   25.9972ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Narrow-leafed Hop Bush, QAA Line
Distance: 31.16km
Average Speed: 29.21km/h
Narrow-leafed Hop Bush, QAA Line
The narrow-leaved hopbush also known as Dodonaea attenuata is a very common shrub that can be found in the dunefields. It has slightly sticky, glossy leaves which attract ants and the abundance of this shrub species is said to be caused by rabbits overgrazing on other plants.
Features: Point of Interest
Position: 138.0642ºE   25.8617ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Salt Bush Flats, QAA Line
Distance: 23.41km
Average Speed: 28.88km/h
Salt Bush Flats, QAA Line
This location highlights the Saltbush species also known as genus Atriplex. These plants are an extremely common herbaceous shrub predominantly in arid Australia.
Features: Point of Interest
Position: 138.2927ºE   25.8816ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Georgina Gidgee Interdunes, QAA Line
Distance: 20.97km
Average Speed: 37.9km/h
Georgina Gidgee Interdunes, QAA Line
Georgina Gidgee, also known as Acacia Georginae is the only tree of any size that occurs in the park’s dune system. This tree species grows throughout the Georgina Basin – hence it’s name Georgina Gidgee.
Features: Point of Interest
Position: 138.5070ºE   25.8983ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Spinifex Dune, QAA Line
Distance: 17.69km
Average Speed: 39.92km/h
Spinifex Dune, QAA Line
Spinifex, also known as Triodia Basedowii is a perennial grass that is well conditioned to arid environments. This grass species occurs predominantly in the north of the park, and in regard to the QAA Line – occurs in the few dunes around this particular location.
Features: Point of Interest
Position: 138.6816ºE   25.9102ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Eyre Creek, QAA Line
Distance: 18.66km
Average Speed: 35.56km/h
Eyre Creek, QAA Line
About 59km west of Birdsville and 24km beyond Big Red the creek is a pleasant afternoon return drive from town. You get to cross the largest dunes in the Simpson - twice. There's just under twenty but they will be no problem in high range 4WD with tyre pressures at 20psi or less.
Features: River Crossing
Position: 138.8664ºE   25.8973ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Big Red
Distance: 18.72km
Average Speed: 38.87km/h
Big Red
Big Red, also known by its aboriginal name as Nappamerri, is a huge sand dune in the Simpson Desert that stands approximately 90 metres above sea level and 35 metres above the plain, although height may vary due to winds and dunal movement.
Features: Point of Interest
Position: 139.0531ºE   25.8790ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Birdsville
Distance: 43.51km
Average Speed: 42.66km/h
Birdsville
Birdsville is a small town located in Western Queensland, Australia. The town is located 1590 kilometres west of the state capital, Brisbane, and 720 kilometres south of the city of Mount Isa. Birdsville is situated on the edge of the Simpson Desert, and the climate is very arid.
Features: Populated PlaceService Station,Roadhouse Caravan Park Airstrip Rubbish Bin,Tip Fuel Water Supply Toilet Pub Food,Shopping Water Body,River,Stream,Falls Camp Fee Police Station Medical Services
Position: 139.3534ºE   25.8990ºS (GDA 94)

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 Permits

When travelling through SA Desert Parks, a valid Desert Parks Pass is required. Permission is also required to enter Andado property, from the owners Jo and Robby Bloomfield.

If camping in the Queensland side of the QAA Line, a permit is required from the Queensland National Park and Wildlife. Contact Don Rowlands, National Parks Ranger, Birdsville.

 Things to See & Do

Big Red - QLD   RatingRatingRatingRatingRating
Point of Interest 
Big Red, also known by its aboriginal name as Nappamerri, is a huge sand dune in the Simpson Desert that stands approximately 90 metres above sea level and 35 metres above the plain, although height may vary due to winds and dunal movement.
Geographical Centre of Simpson Desert - NT   RatingRatingRatingRatingRating
Point of Interest 
The Geographical Centre of the Simpson Desert was dertermined by the "centre of gravity" method by Warren Bonython and Dennis Bartell. The first people to attempt to reach the Geo Centre of the Simpson Desert before the aid of GPS navigation were Willem Kempen, Judith Kempen and David Hodgkinson driving two Suzuki 1300's.
Mac Clarke Conservation Reserve - NT   RatingRatingRatingRatingRating
State Forests,Reserves Point of Interest
The Acacia Peuce, commonly known as, ‘Waddy Trees’ and ‘Waddywood’ are one the rarest and most beautiful trees in the arid regions of Australia. It grows predominantly in this reserve on stony wind-swept pains, which is one of the driest places in the country – with an annual rainfall of only 150mm and temperatures hitting 40 degrees Celsius.
Birdsville - QLD   RatingRatingRatingRatingRating
Populated Place Service Station,Roadhouse Caravan Park Airstrip Rubbish Bin,Tip Fuel Water Supply Toilet Pub Food,Shopping Water Body,River,Stream,Falls Camp Fee Police Station Medical Services
Birdsville is a small town located in Western Queensland, Australia. The town is located 1590 kilometres west of the state capital, Brisbane, and 720 kilometres south of the city of Mount Isa. Birdsville is situated on the edge of the Simpson Desert, and the climate is very arid.
Poeppel Corner - SA   
Junction,Intersection,Turn Off Point of Interest
Adjacent Lake Poeppel. Where NT, SA and Qld border intersect. Has interesting interpretive signs (aboriginal history etc).
Large Open Cut Pit - NT   
Point of Interest 
There is a very large open cut pit on the side of the shot line.
Grove of Gidgee Trees - NT   
Historic and Landmark Trees Point of Interest
This is the first grove of Gidgee trees whilst heading east.
Old Fuel Dump - NT   
Point of Interest 
Old fuel dump showing some rusty 44 gallon drums and some old tyres.
Hale River Flood Plain - NT   
Point of Interest 
Last of the larger trees and timbered areas for hundreds of kilometres.
Spinifex Dune, QAA Line - QLD   
Point of Interest 
Spinifex, also known as Triodia Basedowii is a perennial grass that is well conditioned to arid environments. This grass species occurs predominantly in the north of the park, and in regard to the QAA Line – occurs in the few dunes around this particular location.
Georgina Gidgee Interdunes, QAA Line - QLD   
Point of Interest 
Georgina Gidgee, also known as Acacia Georginae is the only tree of any size that occurs in the park’s dune system. This tree species grows throughout the Georgina Basin – hence it’s name Georgina Gidgee. The tree contains the chemicals sodium fluro-acetate which is the active constituent in the poison 1080 – a poison commonly used to control feral animals.
Salt Bush Flats, QAA Line - QLD   
Point of Interest 
This location highlights the Saltbush species also known as genus Atriplex. These plants are an extremely common herbaceous shrub predominantly in arid Australia.
Narrow-leafed Hop Bush, QAA Line - QLD   
Point of Interest 
The narrow-leaved hopbush also known as Dodonaea attenuata is a very common shrub that can be found in the dunefields. It has slightly sticky, glossy leaves which attract ants and the abundance of this shrub species is said to be caused by rabbits overgrazing on other plants. It is an opportunistic species and is common in disturbed environments.
Geosurveys Base A, Old Fuel Dump - NT   
Point of Interest 
Geosurveys Base A is located nearly mid way between the Colson Track and Geosurveys Hill. The old fuel dump from Geosurveys Australia, in the mid 1960's, occurred when oil teams were doing oil exploration work in the remotest parts of the Simpson Desert.
Thomas No 1 Oil Well - NT   
Point of Interest 
This photo was taken just north of Thomas No 1 Oil Well. Cresting a large dune, these 2 cleared shot lines stand out like a beacon in the desert. The only reason why they are still visible after all these years is that they were put through a very large grove of Gidgee, making the cleared lines still visible from many kilometres away.
Geosurveys Hill - NT   
Mountain,Peak,Hill Point of Interest
Geosurveys Hill is a rare rock covered hill in the very remote Simpson Desert and was first discovered by Reg Sprigg. While making the first South - North motorised crossing of the Simpson Desert in September 1964, Reg and his family Climbed to the top of this hill and erected a stone cairn, that is still there today.
The Twins - NT   
Mountain,Peak,Hill Point of Interest
The true name for these two hills is Poodinitterra Hill and Crocker Hill. The first white man to discover the twins was a South Australian surveyor by the name of Theodore Earnest Day. He erected a small stone cairn on Poodinitterra Hill in 1916. The next important Explorer to visit them was Dr Cecil Madigan in his 1939 crossing of the Simpson Desert.

 Preparation

This trip should only be undertaken by EXPERIENCED outback desert travellers ONLY! Because of the very remote nature of the area to be travelled, trip leaders must be very competent in GPS navigation, as there are no tracks to follow for over 90% of the trip, being pure off road travel at a very slow pace.

All supplies of food, water and fuel, must be taken before the trip is started. Do not under estimate your fuel and water usage, as there are no back up supplies to be obtained along the way. Any sort of vehicle recovery would be very difficult and extremely expensive. As well as vehicle preparation, participants’ health issues must also be catered for. Visit your local GP prior to the trip and take a selection of medications that may be needed for such a remote area.

With the nature of many of the dunes to be crossed, I would also highly recommend using the GPS in conjunction with a moving map programme, such as OziExplorer, and a Laptop computer for real time moving mapping. There will be many times that GPS navigation will not be enough, and the moving map will help you to navigate safely around some of the larger dunes that will be impossible to cross. First and second gear low range is the usual gearing, showing how slow your progress will be. Also recommend a minimum of 2 GPS units and 2 laptop computers, as well as a standard compass in the group, in case of GPS failures.

Vehicles must be in first class condition, as well as tyres, and suspension. Make sure that you carry extra tyre plugs and tubes, as you will be guaranteed many punctures, mostly side wall type. It will be the first few vehicles in the group that take the lead that are going to be guaranteed punctures, clearing the track for the following vehicles.

Your vehicle will need to be extensively prepared for remote area travel, with all fuel, water, food and vehicle repair equipment and spare parts.
All travellers should read the 4WDriving Topic for related articles and checklists for vehicle setup and driver awareness. We advise that you refer to the latest information and advice about outback communications in the Communications Topic.

Fuel Supplies & Usage

Fuel SymbolMount Dare Hotel, Birdsville Diesel4cyl 108 litres ULP4cyl 125 litres LPG4cyl 155 litres
6cyl 119 litres6cyl 139 litres6cyl 136 litres
8cyl 125 litres8cyl 128 litres
Usage is averaged from TrekFuel (* specific to trek) submissions and calculated based on trek distance.
Note: For safety reasons, carry a minimum of 300 litres of diesel per vehicle

Best Time To Visit

May to October

Closest Climatic Station

Oodnadatta Airport
Distance from Trek Mid Point 294.52km SW
 JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec
Mean Max. °C 37.736.633.728.5 23.219.919.522.0 26.530.233.836.4
Mean Min. °C 22.822.319.214.4 9.86.65.87.4 11.415.018.521.2
Mean Rain mm 24.632.212.311.2 12.812.610.57.8 9.314.111.316.5
    Best time to travel      Ok time to travel      Travel NOT recommended

Services & Supplies

The following locations have various services and supplies: Mount Dare Hotel, Birdsville
Basic supplies are available from Mount Dare, with nothing available until the finishing point of Birdsville, nearly 2 weeks later.

 Camp Sites & Accomodation

Birdsville - QLD   RatingRatingRatingRatingRating
Populated Place Service Station,Roadhouse Caravan Park Airstrip Rubbish Bin,Tip Fuel Water Supply Toilet Pub Food,Shopping Water Body,River,Stream,Falls Camp Fee Police Station Medical Services
Birdsville is a small town located in Western Queensland, Australia. The town is located 1590 kilometres west of the state capital, Brisbane, and 720 kilometres south of the city of Mount Isa. Birdsville is situated on the edge of the Simpson Desert, and the climate is very arid.
Old Andado - NT   RatingRatingRatingRating
Populated Place Airstrip Camp Fee
Old Andado was the home of Molly Clark, the widow of Mac Clarke. She now lives in a Retirement Home in Alice Springs. The Old Andado station sits on a 10,000 acre plot of land and is a beautiful and unique place that is now Heritage listed. The interesting feature about this homestead is that it comprises of early 1950s furnishings, memorabilia, books and artifacts.
Mount Dare Hotel - SA   RatingRatingRating
Populated Place Rubbish Bin,Tip Fuel Water Supply Toilet Pub Food,Shopping Camp Fee
Mt Dare Hotel is situated on the western edge of the Simpson Desert just 10km south of the Northern Territory border.
Madigan Camp 1 - NT   
Camp Free 
C.T. Madigan 1939 Expedition. Approximate location of Camp 1.

 Driving Directions

Time
Direction
Distance
Mount Dare Hotel to Mt Dare Tk, SA-NT Border 13.99 km NE 47° 21 min
Mt Dare Tk, SA-NT Border to Andado 73.09 km N 356° 1 hr 39 min
Andado to Old Andado 17.2 km E 78° 19 min
Old Andado to Mac Clarke Conservation Reserve 47.14 km N 13° 45 min
Mac Clarke Conservation Reserve to Madigan Camp 1 32.67 km NE 55° 56 min
Madigan Camp 1 to The Twins 26.02 km N 17° 49 min
The Twins to Hale River Flood Plain 25.34 km SE 115° 2 hr 6 min
Hale River Flood Plain to Geosurveys Base A, Old Fuel Dump 75.1 km E 110° 4 hr 46 min
Geosurveys Base A, Old Fuel Dump to Geosurveys Hill 42.24 km E 85° 5 hr 32 min
Geosurveys Hill to Old Fuel Dump 51.2 km SE 119° 6 hr 27 min
Old Fuel Dump to Geographical Centre of Simpson Desert 27.52 km S 169° 2 hr 21 min
Geographical Centre of Simpson Desert to Grove of Gidgee Trees 55.51 km SE 134° 4 hr 57 min
Grove of Gidgee Trees to Large Open Cut Pit 18.11 km E 105° 2 hr 27 min
Large Open Cut Pit to Thomas No 1 Oil Well 40.36 km SE 157° 3 hr 56 min
Thomas No 1 Oil Well to French Line & Thomas Track 27.63 km SE 151° 1 hr 12 min
French Line & Thomas Track to Poeppel Corner 26.02 km E 83° 1 hr 10 min
Poeppel Corner to Narrow-leafed Hop Bush, QAA Line 31.16 km NE 23° 1 hr 4 min
Narrow-leafed Hop Bush, QAA Line to Salt Bush Flats, QAA Line 23.41 km E 96° 48 min
Salt Bush Flats, QAA Line to Georgina Gidgee Interdunes, QAA Line 20.97 km E 95° 33 min
Georgina Gidgee Interdunes, QAA Line to Spinifex Dune, QAA Line 17.69 km E 94° 26 min
Spinifex Dune, QAA Line to Eyre Creek, QAA Line 18.66 km E 86° 31 min
Eyre Creek, QAA Line to Big Red 18.72 km E 84° 28 min
Big Red to Birdsville 43.51 km E 94° 1 hr 1 min
Mount Dare Hotel to Birdsville 773.24 km     1 day 3 hr 32 min
Distance is GPS recorded driving distance (not straight line), Direction is straight line from start to end, Time is calculated from actual GPS driving data.

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