The Simpson Desert is surprising. Yes, there are a lot of sand dunes. A lot. Lots and lots. You get the idea
But there are also birds, trees, shrubs, grasses and wildflowers. Far more than I expected. When you stop and just soak it in it is stunningly beautiful.
These photos are from my first trip through the Simpson, along the WAA line, Knolls Track, French, and QAA. The second trip was along the Rig Road which skirts around some amazing salt lakes. I’ll add some of those later – particularly the shells!
Completely alone in the Simpson Desert
Sunrise Dalhousie Spring
Kingfisher Spring Dalhousie_01
Heading to the Rig Road in the Simpson Desert
Popcorn wattle Simpson Desert
Night sky Simpson Desert
Dingo in my campsite Simpson Desert
Campfire Simpson Desert
Wattle Simpson Desert
Simpson Desert tracks
Knolls Track Simpson Desert
Dead tree Simpson Desert
How far to Birdsville? Simpson Desert
Wildflowers Simpson Desert 3
Wildflowers Simpson Desert
Wildflowers Simpson Desert 2
Wildflowers Simpson Desert 4
Wildflowers Simpson Desert 5
Grasses Simpson Desert
Wildflowers Simpson Desert 6
Wildflowers Simpson Desert 7
Wildflowers Simpson Desert 8
Should I do it? Big Red Simpson Desert
Big Red, the last dune in the Simpson Desert