Simpson Desert crossing.

[glamy]

Paul (LostDingo) and I are planning a trip across the Simpson Desert travelling on the Oodnadatta track, Painted Desert, French Line through to Birdsville, back through Cameron's Corner. That will happen in August. We will have swags to sleep in, a fridge, an Esky, plenty of food and beer . I would appreciate tips as to what to see, to do, not to do...
Cheers,
Gerard

[robw25]

gerard
my main advice is when crossing the simpson make sure you put your radio on scan so you can hear other traffic, we had one dh that didnt have a radio and we nearly "met" at the top of a hill, most traffic goes west-east but this guy went the other way, we had a great time especially around the campfire at night ( oh did i tell you it was cold at night ) so make sure you take beanies etc. here are some pics of our adventure

http://robw.smugmug.com/Travel/simpson-desert-trip/690394_t3m7B#29992235_iNjMP

cheers rob

[Big Red]

you could have a look at these ...

http://bigred4x4.blogspot.com/2002/09/s ... -2002.html
http://bigred4x4.blogspot.com/2005/08/a ... -2005.html
http://bigred4x4.blogspot.com/2006/07/h ... track.html
http://bigred4x4.blogspot.com/2008/07/h ... track.html

[glamy]

Thanks guys.
Rob,
You got some good pictures in there.

Shane,
Most interesting and informative blogs .
Thanks for sharing.
Gerard

[LostDingo2]

Thanks Rob! Looks like it was a great trip. Love the closeup in the sand.

Shane...I was looking at your blog recently...you are like a an atlas for the bush Always good information.The Hay River looks interesting.

[Big Red]

Thanks Rob! Looks like it was a great trip. Love the closeup in the sand.

Shane...I was looking at your blog recently...you are like a an atlas for the bush Always good information.The Hay River looks interesting.

the Hay River track is a photographer and 4WDrivers delight