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  • Jane WalshAnthony WalshSimpson Desert
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    • Day 7
    • Thursday, July 25, 2024
    • ⛅ 23 °C
    • Altitude: 45 m
    • AustraliaDiamantina25°52’4” S  138°17’52” E
    Coffee before departureLetting tyre pressure down before entering the desert1Wildflowers in abundance1Our spot for the night12Crossing Eyre Creek

    QAA line (111 km / 1895 km)

    July 25, 2024 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C

    A nervous start into the unknown became a wonderful experience driving across the dunes and Eyre creek crossing (see video) and experiencing an unusually green desert with magnificent wild flowers after recent rains. Driving was slow, averaging 18 km / hour. We could choose anywhere along the track to camp so found a sheltered spot behind a dune, on top of which we watched sunset before a delicious fire cooked meal.Read more

    Louise Shuter

    TravelerWildflowers in abundanceToo beautiful

    8/3/24Reply
    Louise Shuter

    TravelerThat sand looks scary

    8/3/24Reply
    Louise Shuter

    TravelerCheers

    8/3/24Reply
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