Simpson Desert Planning
Submitted: Wednesday, Jun 01, 2011 at 20:27
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Member - Rob K (VIC)
Hi all,
I'm planning my first crossing of the
Simpson Desert in Sept/Oct this year and would like to get some suggestions for
camp sites locations as we go across
the desert west to east. Will be following the trek for
Simpson Desert in ExplorOz (or something like it) and starting the trip at
Dalhousie Springs. Plan to visit Lone Gum, Peoppel Corner and then through to
Birdsville via Big Red. Looking to take 4-5 days averaging about 100kms or less per day (if that's not too ambitious?). Would like to hear from others about the best
camp site locations along the way (if there is such a thing in the Simmo). Was thinking about camping at Lynnie's
Junction, Lone Gum, Peoppel Corner,
Site 2 Spinifex Dune and then to
Birdsville (Hema Maps).
Are there any "no camping" areas I should be aware of and where have others camped on previous trips? Travelling in a party of 3 vehicles. Would appreciate your suggestions.
Thanks in anticipation of some great
feedback.
Rob K
Reply By: Crackles - Wednesday, Jun 01, 2011 at 21:08
Wednesday, Jun 01, 2011 at 21:08
Rob the trip can be done comfortably in 3 days so your allowance of 5 will mean a pretty relaxed pace.
Generally any main feature in
the desert has been over camped so timber can be a little scarse. Peopells in particular is an ordinary
campsite especially when the wind gets up. I prefer to just keep an eye open for a
camp from 3 o'clock onwards stopping at the first good looking option. Often just running down between the dunes for a few hundred metres will find a
nice camp out of the wind with a bit of wood. If dry, the numerous clay pans (Not salt lakes) are a nice flat area to set up tents. The one location I would aim for is Eyre creek as by then the water would have receded & there'd be some nice spots with water holes & plenty of wildlife.
Have a great trip............
Cheers Craig.
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Follow Up By: Member - Rob K (VIC) - Wednesday, Jun 01, 2011 at 21:30
Wednesday, Jun 01, 2011 at 21:30
Thanks Craig, sound good advice.
Rob K.
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