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Adventure is not outside man; it is within.
David Grayson

It is only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it were the only one we had.
Elizabeth Kubler-Ross

Sustainable Touring

Red Earth Expeditions operates in some of the remotest and environmentally sensitive parts of Australia. All these places are open to access by anyone with the skills and support to visit them.
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Simpson Desert

The Simpson Desert – The world’s largest parallel sand dune system

Tour dates See our calendar for details.

The first white man to view the Simpson Desert was Charles Sturt in 1845 when he discovered and named Eyre Creek. Ted Colson first crossed the desert by camel in 1936 followed by Cecil Madigan in 1939, but it was not until 1962 that Reg and Griselda Sprigg and their young family accomplished the first crossing by vehicle.

Experience the real outback with Red Earth Expeditions. Follow in the historic footsteps of many great Australian explorers and encounter the remoteness endured by those who journeyed here in the past.

The price, for this self catered tagalong tour, covers two adults and one vehicle. It includes pre-trip planning and preparation, all camping fees, Desert Parks pass and a two course dinner per couple at Birdsville.

2011 we are operating two tours. See the calendar for more information on dates and routes and contact us for more details on each tour.

Vehicle requirements

This trip is suitable for 4WD vehicles with high clearance, low range and the capability to carry sufficient fuel to travel from Oodnadatta to Birdsville safely. Rated recovery points are required on the front and rear of all vehicles.

Tour inclusions

ª all camping and track fees and a Desert Parks pass

ª main meals where indicated as being provided

a two hour flight over Lake Eyre and the Secret Painted Hills on Anna Creek Station

ª support and guidance from Red Earth Expeditions’ experienced team, making this an unforgettable journey.

Optional extras

ª Cooper Creek boat tour, when available

ª Ridgetop tour at Arkaroola. As appropriate for each tour

Booking conditions

Please refer to the terms and conditions on our website.

Cancellation policy

Please refer to the terms and conditions on our website.

Check out our new, colour brochure (PDF).

2013 brochur (3MB) Coming soon

Looking back on 2012. Last year we sent two of our guide couples to Cape York, towing our Ultimate campers and covering 10,500km to finalise the detailed planning for our Cape York package. This is an expensive and time consuming process to make sure we can provide the highest possible standard of tour but it was worth the effort. Watch this space for our camper trailer friendly Cape York tour for 2014.

2013 tours. Highlights this year will be the Kimberley trip which Peter will be leading and planned to start late May to get up there just behind the graders and in advance of the peak season crowds. This will be camper trailer friendly and take around six weeks and will depart from Alice Springs. Refer to the tour calendar for firm dates.

Easter at Mt Ive Station. Bookings are open for this popular event so get in early. You have the option of powered or unpowered campsites or the shearers quarters. Camper trailers welcome.

Victorian High Country. Our 2012 trip over two weeks covered a lot of ground but did not even scratch the surface of this fantastic and challenging location. This years will be even better. Camper trailers welcome as we will be operating from firm bases as we move around. But your driving and recovery skills must be right up to date.

Ultimate camper trailers. As many of you will know we own and operate Ultimate campers and taken them across most of Australia. 2013 sees us taking on the role of Sales Agents for Ultimate in South Australia. We can help you with all aspects of pre-purchase through to providing a delivery service in Adelaide as well.

Custom designed tours. Please contact us if there is a tour you would consider but is not on our list as yet. Watch this space for updates or subscribe to our updates.