National Parks
Simpson Desert National Park
Birdsville
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Spanning 1,012,000 hectares in the arid outback, this is Queensland's largest protected area. Parallel wind-blown sand dunes dominate the striking landscape. Some extend 200 kilometres and reach 90 metres high. Saltpans and gibber-ironstone flats occupy interdunal areas. More than 180 species of birds, including the Eyrean grasswren, and numerous mammals and reptiles live in the park.
Wildflowers are prolific after good rains. Visit Big Red, the largest sand dune. At Poeppels Corner, attempt to stand in two states and a territory at once. Camp and admire the expansive night sky and make sure you take binoculars and a camera!
CONTACT DETAILS
Phone:
13 0013 0372
Tollfree:
1300 130 372
Email: csc@epa.qld.gov.au
Web:
www.epa.qld.gov.au/projects/park/index.cgi?parkid=145
ENTRY INFORMATION
Free Entry:
Yes.
FURTHER INFORMATION
How to get There
Travel west from Birdsville but remain on the QAA line, the only legal access to the park. After 35 kilometres a four wheel drive is required and even then the road can be rough. Travel slowly and keep to the left, especially over dunes. The road is impassable in the wet.
