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Simpson with a Trailer: Would I do it again?
If you’re considering crossing the Simpson Desert with a trailer, you might want to read this first…! It might save you a lot of trouble. So, you’re wanting to cross the Simpson Desert and you may be wondering if you can bring your camper trailer or some other type of trailer you have for a particular purpose. There could be many reasons you’re considering towing across the Simpson. You might not have enough space to bring the equipment and supplies for you and your family, you might want the comfort and convenience of a trailer, or you might already be travelling somewhere with a trailer and want to include a Simpson crossing in your journey. There’s a good chance that if you turn to many of the online platforms for advice on the subject, you’ll be met with sternly worded replies about how you can’t tow in the Simpson, or that it should be illegal, how you’ll be stuck and destroy your gear, or that you’re an environmental vandal. Most people will tell you flat out no that you can’t tow across the desert, whether they’ve done it themselves or not. Some of these statements may be true, or partially true, but it all depends on the circumstances. The main reason behind the general suggestion not to tow in the…
Driving a Porsche across the Simmo’
Video: Watch the first crossing of the Simpson Desert by Cecil Madigan.
Busted and Broken near Birdsville
2018 Just 4 Kids Motor Trail TJM Simpson Desert Trek
Solar Suzukis Cross the Simmo
The Hay River Track, Simpson Desert
Madigan Line Simpson Desert video, Part II
Issue 021, The Simpson Desert Edition: With free Map of Australia
Big News from the Big Red Bash
Video: 2016 Birdsville Big Red Bash
Issue 017 – Coastal Bliss – Travel Stories
Destination Guide: Big Red
Readers Trip Report: Inspiring Outback
Easter 2012 gave us the opportunity to head west from Brisbane to Birdsville. We saw flooded rivers, hills covered in green and on arrival at big red, a massive lake teeming with bird life. This was our trip to the desert!