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On that same trip though the Simpson Desert we were quite lucky with the wildflowers. Apparently there had been some rain lately and the red sand dunes were covered with wildflowers.
This photo was taken along the WAA-line and shows a field of Annual Yellowtops. Although by no means very special or scarce, their sheer numbers make them very pretty and their yellow colours go very well with the red sand and blue sky.
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The good thing about going so slow is that you have ample time to enjoy the wildflower!
Categories: Australia · Outback · Photos · Travel
Tagged: 2004, 4wd Adventure, 4wd Holiday, 4wd Travel, Annual Yellowtop, Australia, Bush, Dirt road, Flower, Flowers, Four Wheel Drive Adventure, Four Wheel Drive Holiday, Four Wheel Drive Travel, Natural, Nature, Outback, SA, Scenic, Senecio Gregorii, Simpson Desert Conservation Park, South Australia, WAA-line, Wild flower, Wild flowers, Wildflower, Wildflowers
A couple of years ago we made a trip from Wiluna to Birdsville, via the Gunbarrel Highway, then through the Red Centre and finishing off through the Simpson Desert.
The Simpson Desert consists of about 1100 parallel red sand dunes and you will have to cross them all!
The going on the narrow sandy track is very slow, if you make 20 km/h you are fast, and you need at least a couple of days to cross. Careful preparation is essential, because there is no food, water and fuel to be got along the track and, of course, there is no mobile phone reception. You are on your own!
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At the end of a day of driving you drive a few metres of the road and there you are … your camping!
Categories: Australia · Outback · Photos · Travel
Tagged: Australia, Camping, Outback, Simpson Desert Conservation Park, South Australia, Tent, WAA-line, Wildflower, Wildflowers
