Rig Road & Simpson Desert CP Access - SA

Four days west to east solo traverse of the Simpson Desert without any problems. The whole trip started with us driving up the west side of the Flinders and visiting Oodnadatta, Chambers Pillar, Lambert Centre and of course Mt Dare. The off through Dalhousie and into the Simpson via Purni Bore. Then down to the Rig Road and followed the WAA Line to drop down to visit Lone Gum and his mates. He has a couple of offspring looking good and keeping him company. Then up Knolls Track to the French Line. Through Poepells Corner and across the QAA line to pop over Big Red to Birdsville. Not a slow run as we could only spend four days in the actual desert itself. After Birdsville down to Marree to watch the Bledisloe game with mates from Canberra we met at Mungeranie. Then a couple of days with our son and his two children exploring the tracks of Arkaroola. Home via Menindee and Ivanhoe just in front of the rain and heavy winds. Great nights and excellent sunrises and sets. The desert flowers were out in force. Our first trip and going back next year with one son and his family in tow. We hope so anyway. Photos at: Up west if Flinders, Chambers and Lambert Centre then west to east across the Simpson and down through Arkaroola to home. And Simpson flowers: Flowers of the Simpson Desert Aug 2012 Camping at Knolls Track:

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Has anyone travelled across the simpson desert recently? Just want to know the "track" conditions. Too wet? Thinking of early June crossing from East to West. Would love to hear from anyone who has crossed the desert recently. Thankyou in advance for any comments. from littlei

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