Crossing the Simpson in January
Submitted: Sunday, Sep 30, 2001 at 00:00
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Karind
Hi there!
We will be in Australia for 3 months (Jan-march) and will ship our Nisson Patrol over to do some nice tracks, like the
Simpson desert. But someone told me, it would be too hot at that time!? My question now is, if it is realy NOT feasable or would it be better to cross the simpson early march instead of january? Or do we just need some more water? We have no experience in crossing a desert in summer, I only have crossed the Sahara in Libya, but it was winter then, and much too cold at night!!
Also, we are looking for some people to join us, as they (off course) advise us to travel with more than one jeep for safety reasons.
Karin.
Reply By: Mike Ranger - Tuesday, Oct 02, 2001 at 00:00
Tuesday, Oct 02, 2001 at 00:00
Karin, sorry to spoil your plans. There are still many
places to see and 4WD, the victorian high country is magnificent at that time of year, especially outside school holidays. The
Flinders Ranges in South Aussie also has some great 4WD tracks and, although it will still be quite hot, if your air conditioning is up to it, maybe you could have a look in there. Start with the
Wilpena Pound info centre, they will give you all the best and safest advice. Hope this helps a bit. Happy
trails, Mike.
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Reply By: ExplorOz team - Linda - Tuesday, Oct 02, 2001 at 00:00
Tuesday, Oct 02, 2001 at 00:00
Hi Karin, Just to add my input, I'm not sure your point of arrival in Australia, but anywhere along the coast (aside from the far north) is brilliant that time of the year. Suggest maybe even doing from
Melbourne to
Cairns along the coast. There are still some great 4wd opportunities just inland of the coast (as others have pointed out). Have a look at the Queensland, Victoria and NSW
treks. Some beautiful coast and islands. Try Fraser Island/
Moreton Island, both
treks are on the ExplorOz site. Enjoy. Linda - ExplorOz team
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