Simpson Desert

Imagine travelling into the outback in the comfort of your own vehicle & experiencing the exhilaration of driving these remote desert tracks knowing the planning has been taken care of & backup is right there with you.

For some people the call of the outback is irresistible, however many are daunted by the remoteness & vast distances not to mention the logistics & preparation involved.
A visit to central Australia should not be rushed, there is just too much to see & do, with time needed to get to a suitable starting point & normally a bit of transit time to return home at journeys end. We recognise the time restraints placed on many of us these days so with that in mind we have designed this tour of 11 days to allow for a safe & leisurely crossing of the Simpson with time to vary the route to take in the points of interest along the way. You will need to allow 2 1//2 weeks total including transit times if returning to SE QLD. Those with more time haven't been forgotten as the tour finishes at Alice Springs, a great stepping of place for further exploration.

Tour starts at the western Queensland town of Thargomindah.
From Thargomindah we travel to the Dig tree site and take in the history of the ill-fated Bourke and Wills expedition. Along the way we stop off at the iconic Noccundra Hotel, then we enjoy the sunset over isolated Coongie Lakes before travelling on to Birdsville. This is our stepping off point for the desert but before we leave there is a few things to see.
The desert has an ever-changing face constantly being shaped by the elements & after rain it produces the most beautiful wild flowers. Added to this could be the new growth spreading out from the watercourses after flooding & the prolific bird-life that accompanies such events. The Simpson is an awe inspiring place with its 100's of sand dunes that we must cross & the sunsets must be seen as words cannot do them justice. Relax each evening by the campfire & enjoy the nightly show put on by the stars in a perfect clear outback sky. At the end of the desert section you can reward yourself with a swim in a thermal spring before a celebratory dinner at Mt Dare Homestead.

Then it is on to Alice Springs & journeys end. Two days have been allowed for this section, ample time to explore along the way with stops at Old Andado Station & the Lambert Centre (the geograghical centre of Australia. The Old Andado Track runs through remote four-wheel drive country providing it's own challenges.
Your guides are the owner operators & will provide you with old fashioned personal service that is rare today. This combined with their extensive knowledge of the areas travelled & their passion for the Australian outback ensures you of a great tour.
Your memories will last a lifetime.

This tour includes: Meal at Mt Dare, all fees & permits, desert parks pass. It is self-catered except for the dinner at Mt Dare..

We recommend you allow a few extra days if wanting to take in the sights around Alice Springs.

2012 tour is fully booked.

Tour finishes in Alice Springs

Cost: $1980 per vehicle (includes 2 pers)
Additional persons are $185 each
Deposit $250 this confirms your booking
Minimum numbers apply.
Prices are subject to change

Tour dates: 13- 23 August, 2012

CLICK ON ARROW FOR ITINERARY DAY 1. Thargomindah, Noccundra, Dig Tree DAY 2. Dig Tree, Innaminka, Coongie Lake DAY 3. Coongie Lake, Innaminka, Arrabury DAY 4. Arrabury, Birdsville DAY 5. Birdsville, Big Red, Eyre Creek DAY 6. Eyre Creek, Poeppel Corner, French Line DAY 7. French Line, Lone Gum, WAA Line DAY 8. WAA line, Purnie Bore, DAY 9. Purnie Bore, Dalhousie Springs, Mt Dare DAY 10. Mt Dare, Lambert Centre, Old Andado DAY 11. Old Andado, Alice Springs