Crossing the Simpson

Submitted: Wednesday, Jun 29, 2011 at 20:35

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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.

Simpson Desert

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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.

Member - Wayne B (NSW)

We are planing a trip from Coober Pedy to Oodnadatta then up to Mt Dare and across the Simpson to Birdsville

My wife wants to take our 10 week old Jack Russell pup with us. How strict are the dog regulations at Mt Dare and Dalhouse parks.

Thank you for your advice

Any dog smugglers out there. LOL

Cheers
WB

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Reply By: Olsen's 4WD Tours and Training - Wednesday, Jun 29, 2011 at 20:58

Wednesday, Jun 29, 2011 at 20:58

Dogs are not allowed in the National Parks. As far as I understand it they are OK at Mt Dare- they must be, Dave and Mel have a dog.

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Reply By: Tonyfish#58 - Wednesday, Jun 29, 2011 at 21:04

Wednesday, Jun 29, 2011 at 21:04

Answer below

Link to 4wd Action Forum

Pets are not permitted at:

Witjira National Park
Simpson Desert Conservation Park
Simpson Desert Reginal reserve
Coongie Lakes National Park
Lake Eyre National Park
Wabma Kadarbu Mound Springs Conservation Park
Tallaringa Conservation Park

Re: dogs and simpson crossing
I rang the SA Parks to confirm and she said yep no dogs and the fine is $250. I also found the National Parks and Wildlife (National Parks) Regulations 2001 which states you cant:
drive, carry chainsaw, camp, light a fire, use a boat, generator or metal detector, swim, dive, walk in a cave, sandboard, rock climb or disturb the soil/ dig a hole in a National Park unless they say you can.
All these carry a fine. It makes me mad that some one seems to be able to tell me how i experience Australia.

Cheers Tony

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Follow Up By: Member - Wayne B (NSW) - Wednesday, Jun 29, 2011 at 21:25

Wednesday, Jun 29, 2011 at 21:25

Thanks for the link made interesting reading.
As much as I agree with your last comment, Puppy will have to stay home me thinks.

Thanks

Wayne B

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Follow Up By: mikehzz - Thursday, Jun 30, 2011 at 07:01

Thursday, Jun 30, 2011 at 07:01

There wouldn't be restrictive rules in place if everyone did the right thing. We pay for the actions of morons unfortunately. Everyone should operate a facility that includes a public toilet at some time in their life and be responsible for cleaning it....it's a real eye opener on how the public act. :-) Mike

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Follow Up By: Olsen's 4WD Tours and Training - Thursday, Jun 30, 2011 at 07:33

Thursday, Jun 30, 2011 at 07:33

more like an eye-closer :-)

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Reply By: get outmore - Friday, Jul 01, 2011 at 03:33

Friday, Jul 01, 2011 at 03:33

why any one would even contemplate taking a JR out bush gobsmacks me

they are stone cold killing machines and will kill anything that moves faster than even a cat

even my mate who loved his said hed never get another for this reason
- there is no way if you care for the bush you will take a JR out there

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Follow Up By: Wilko (Parkes NSW) - Saturday, Jul 02, 2011 at 17:18

Saturday, Jul 02, 2011 at 17:18

I take mine out chasing foxes, they are amazing what such a little dog can do.

Cheers Wilko

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Follow Up By: muffin man - Wednesday, Jul 06, 2011 at 10:39

Wednesday, Jul 06, 2011 at 10:39

I dunno, a dog on a lead under control shouldn't cause too much grief.
MM

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Reply By: Wilko (Parkes NSW) - Saturday, Jul 02, 2011 at 17:19

Saturday, Jul 02, 2011 at 17:19

Hi Wayne,

When do you plan on heading that way.

Cheers Wilko

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Follow Up By: Member - Wayne B (NSW) - Tuesday, Jul 05, 2011 at 22:32

Tuesday, Jul 05, 2011 at 22:32

Hi Wilko
Planning on leaving Newcastle 4th August.
Travel across to Coober Ped then across the Painted desert to Mt Dare

No sure if we will be able to cross the Simpson due to water. We may go in the French line and if we have to come out on one of the other tracks if we cant get to Birdsville.

Cheers
Wayne

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