Simpson Desert
About the Simpson Desert
The Simpson Desert is a large area of dry, red sandy plain and dunes in Northern Territory, South Australia and Queensland in central Australia. It is the fourth-largest Australian desert, with an area of 176,500 km2 (68,100 sq mi)
History and Heritage
In January 1886 surveyor David Lindsay ventured into the desert from the western edge, in the process discovering and documenting. Assisting him was, XXX, a local Indigenous man from the Wangkangurru tribe who guided him to nine native wells and helped him travel as far east as the Queensland/Northern Territory border.
Camping
Desert camping in the Simpson Desert – make sure you are properly prepared!
Things to do
Exploring the outback by 4WD: camping, camel treks and more….