Simpson Desert Crossing
I have decided to visit Australia at very short notice. I am flying out to Perth on the 15th Feb, 06.
I am interested in hiring a 4wd Camper for 3 weeks. I would like to drive from Perth to Kalgoolie, then to Laverton. I would then hope to drive to Uluru, along The Great Central. I would love to cross The Simpson Desert, to Birdsville, then south to Maree, ending my journey in Sydney.
I welcome any advice. Is this being too Ambitious, for a 3 week journey? (Am in Oz for 7wks) Is GPS required for The Simpson, or are the tracks well established. Is GPS required for any of the other area's I will be driving? Is it possible to hire GPS and Sat phones?
Failing this, I may head up The Tanami track to Halls Creek. Having never visited Australia before, I really want to sample the solitude and remoteness of the outback, but do not want to die doing it, so will listen to any advice offered.
My experience of adventure travel includes England to India overland by bike in 24days, also England to West Africa, across the Sahara, by the Atlantic Route.
If anyone is interested in joining me and contributing towards the cost, then I may be interested.
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