ExplorOz SA Deserts Trek Noteshttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/sa deserts/sa-desertsExplorOz Trek Notes are detailed, factual reviews of destinations in Australia to which you can plan a self-drive camping trip.en-auCopyright 2001 - 2024 I.T. Beyond Pty Ltd1440https://cdn.exploroz.com/exploroz/images/logo.pngExplorOz Logohttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/sa deserts/sa-desertsSA - Birdsville Trackhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/birdsville-trackhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/birdsville-track<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/342__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Birdsville Track" border="0" />The Birdsville Track runs south from Birdsville to Maree and passes through the Sturt Stony Desert. It is an extremely remote region but is strikingly beautiful in its harshness.Thu, 21 Oct 2021 03:34:00 GMTSA - Cordillo Downshttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/cordillo-downshttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/cordillo-downs<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/1072__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Cordillo Downs" border="0" />This is the main route from Innamincka to Birdsville. The track is about 420km and conditions vary greatly. The countryside is a seemingly endless gibber plain but this is Australia's prime cattle country - the Channel Country.Thu, 21 Oct 2021 03:34:00 GMTSA - Dalhousie to Finke via Bloods Ckhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/dalhousie-to-finke-via-bloods-ckhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/dalhousie-to-finke-via-bloods-ck<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/41697__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Dalhousie to Finke via Bloods Ck" border="0" />This trek connects the Red Centre and the Simpson Desert but also intersects the Old Ghan in numerous places and provides an interesting drive.Thu, 21 Oct 2021 03:34:00 GMTSA - Dig Tree Circuithttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/dig-tree-circuithttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/dig-tree-circuit<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/41790__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Dig Tree Circuit" border="0" />This loop trek from Innamincka will take you on a historic adventure, heading towards The Burke and Wills "Dig Tree", which is one of Australia's national icons and an enduring reminder of our pioneering spirit.Wed, 22 Feb 2023 05:54:00 GMTSA - Innamincka Memorials and Markershttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/innamincka-memorials-and-markershttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/innamincka-memorials-and-markers<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/41694__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Innamincka Memorials and Markers" border="0" />This trek which lies purely in the Innamincka Regional Reserve follows the memorials, markers and waterholes along Cooper Creek and includes the 15 Mile Track, and Nappa Merrie Road. It is a trek filled with history and culture from the Burke and Wills Expedition to protected Aboriginal sites and artefacts.Thu, 21 Oct 2021 03:36:00 GMTSA - Inside Trackhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/inside-trackhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/inside-track<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/16216__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Inside Track" border="0" />The Inside Track was gazetted as a public road on 16th January 2002 and provides an alternative route that is also 35km shorter than the main Birdsville Track.Thu, 21 Oct 2021 03:37:00 GMTSA - Maralinga via Colonahttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/maralinga-via-colonahttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/maralinga-via-colona<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/207937__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Maralinga via Colona" border="0" />Maralinga was one of Australia's most secretive places for decades, being the site for the British Atomic testing. It is now possible to visit the area (on tour) to learn and see a former modern nuclear test site.Wed, 11 May 2022 07:25:00 GMTSA - Maralinga via Nullarbor Roadhousehttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/maralinga-via-nullarbor-roadhousehttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/maralinga-via-nullarbor-roadhouse<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/207912__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Maralinga via Nullarbor Roadhouse" border="0" />For the more adventurous driver, this is an alternative route to Maralinga Village. Maralinga was one of Australia's most secretive places for decades, being the site for the British Atomic testing. It is now possible to visit the area (on tour) to learn and see a former modern nuclear test site.Wed, 11 May 2022 07:26:00 GMTSA - Binns Track - Oodnadatta to Mt Darehttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/mt-dare-to-oodnadatta-via-dalhousiehttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/mt-dare-to-oodnadatta-via-dalhousie<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/41394__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Binns Track - Oodnadatta to Mt Dare" border="0" />This trek provides an easy opportunity to access Dalhousie Springs, one of the main icons of the Simpson Desert without a significant detour if touring between South Australia and the Red Centre.Tue, 14 Mar 2023 08:58:00 GMTSA - Oodnadatta Trackhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/oodnadatta-trackhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/oodnadatta-track<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/116__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Oodnadatta Track" border="0" />If you’re a history buff you’re going to go nuts crossing the Oodnadatta Track. The track follows the orignal Ghan line from Marla to Oodnadatta and then on to Marree. There's stacks of ruins, mound springs, excellent conservation park information & railway sidings/rubble.Thu, 21 Oct 2021 03:39:00 GMTSA - Painted Deserthttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/painted-deserthttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/painted-desert<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/26546__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Painted Desert" border="0" />The Painted Desert has to be the highlight of the South Australian Desert experience. This trek from Coober Pedy takes as little as one day, but if you are a photographer or painter, you may choose to spend an entire week in the Painted Desert.Thu, 21 Oct 2021 03:39:00 GMTSA - Simpson Deserthttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/simpson-deserthttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/simpson-desert<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/343__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Simpson Desert" border="0" />The Simpson Desert can be crossed via the French Line, WAA line or Rig Road. This trek provides a route using a combination of all 3 routes.Tue, 12 Apr 2022 13:05:00 GMTSA - Simpson Desert French Linehttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/simpson-desert-french-linehttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/simpson-desert-french-line<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/145__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Simpson Desert French Line" border="0" />The French Line is the most direct route across the desert and traverses directly across the tops of over 1200 red sand dunes, with Big Red being the major challenge.Thu, 14 Apr 2022 02:43:00 GMTSA - Simpson Desert Rig Roadhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/simpson-desert-rig-roadhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/simpson-desert-rig-road<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/386__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Simpson Desert Rig Road" border="0" />The Rig Road is the most southern access across the Simpson Desert. It is a longer route because it winds along the edge of dunes and crosses at the lowest points. Old clay-topped track is now eroding, but was once used for moving heavy equipment.Thu, 14 Apr 2022 03:32:00 GMTSA - Simpson Desert WAA Linehttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/simpson-desert-waa-linehttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/simpson-desert-waa-line<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/1125__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Simpson Desert WAA Line" border="0" />This track is similar to the French Line and although it has smaller dunes, it is very picturesque especially after rain. While in this area take a look at the Knolls, which is a scenic but fragile part of the Simpson so please stay on the track. Wed, 13 Nov 2013 06:22:00 GMTSA - Strzelecki Trackhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/strzelecki-trackhttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/strzelecki-track<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/863__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Strzelecki Track" border="0" />The Stzrelecki Track is strictly the route from Innamincka to Lyndhurst, however our trek note is for travellers going between Innamincka and Arkaroola Village in the heart of the Flinders Ranges.Wed, 17 Jan 2024 22:53:00 GMTSA - Walkers Crossinghttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/walkers-crossinghttps://www.exploroz.com/treks/walkers-crossing<img src="https://cdn.exploroz.com/images/Pages/16204__TN100.jpg" align="left" hspace="5" alt="Location Walkers Crossing" border="0" />Route for driving between Birdsville and Innamincka through the flood plain country of the nothern overlow of the Cooper Creek before rising onto the Sturt Stony Desert on the Birdsville Track.Sat, 25 Mar 2023 22:15:00 GMT