SIMPSON DESERT

Submitted: Thursday, Mar 06, 2014 at 00:20

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Simpson Desert

The Simpson Desert can be crossed via the French Line, WAA line or Rig Road. This trek provides a route using a combination of all 3 routes.

soyer j1

HELLO and Bonjour,
I am interested in crossing the Simpson desert in May with some other vehicles.
Preferable dates 1st to 10th May.
It is a west to east travel that I forecast.
Thank you in advance for a reply.

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Reply By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Thursday, Mar 06, 2014 at 08:12

Thursday, Mar 06, 2014 at 08:12

Hi Soyer

Long handled shovel, MaxTrax, around 14psi tyre pressure and extra water.

Daytime temperatures will still be hot out there in the high 30's to low 40's with mild nights.

Some sections may still have blown over tips at the top of some dunes and some tracks will still not be fully defined.

Like I said above, type pressure will be very important with the still very soft sand, so do the responsible thing and keep your pressure low.

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Stephen

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Follow Up By: Allan B (Member, SunCoast) - Thursday, Mar 06, 2014 at 09:44

Thursday, Mar 06, 2014 at 09:44

Stephen,

I think maybe the OP is actually enquiring if there are "some other vehicles" crossing at that time that he may tag along with.
Nevertheless, your advice would be useful to him.

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Allan

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Follow Up By: wato35 - Thursday, Mar 06, 2014 at 09:49

Thursday, Mar 06, 2014 at 09:49

What is your question?

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Reply By: Krooznalong - Thursday, Mar 06, 2014 at 14:17

Thursday, Mar 06, 2014 at 14:17

Have you looked into Tag-Along tours?

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Reply By: ABR - SIDEWINDER - Thursday, Mar 06, 2014 at 15:27

Thursday, Mar 06, 2014 at 15:27

Have a look at my latest newsletter, it may be of interest to you for equipment required. I have done the Simpson 3 times and it is a wonderful trip. Please leave it as you find it and take all your rubbish out with you. Enjoy.

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Reply By: Member - Craig W5 - Thursday, Apr 03, 2014 at 13:32

Thursday, Apr 03, 2014 at 13:32

Hi
We are aiming for departure from dalhousie heading east to birdsville on the the 30th april or 1st may , 2 vehicles 4 people , what vehicle and how many people are you ?
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