The desert 4x4 tag along tours take in the best of the Australian outback. Discover gems like Birdsv...
10 December 2025
Dingo Trax – Birdsville and Outback Queensland
Karrawa Wirinya, Birdsville, QLD
Planning is subject to road and weather conditions and what happens en route.
The tour meets at the Marree Oasis Caravan Park, South Australia for a complimentary dinner and sets out the next morning for Lake Eyre South towards William Creek stopping at various points of interest before camping at William Creek.
Next, the tour sets off for Oodnadatta Roadhouse before moving on to Dalhousie Ruins and a swim in Dalhousie Springs before driving on to camp at Mount Dare. Next the tour heads for Old Andado Station to learn about Molly Clark’s life in the desert. The tour may camp there or move on.
After Old Andado Station, the tour sets out to Mac Clark’s acacia peuce trees near the start of the Madigan Line, and then travels the Madigan Line and part of the Hay River Track, camping at various stops on the way. Next the tour heads out towards Birdsville via Eyre Creek, possibly camping en route.
After visiting Eyre Creek the tour continues towards Birdsville, visiting the iconic Big Red on the way, and camps at Birdsville. From Birdsville the next morning the tour travels via the Birdsville Track and on to Mungerannie to camp.
The tour travels from Mungerannie to Maree and says farewell before heading home.
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North Simpson Desert - 2026 Madigan Line
The desert 4x4 tag along tours take in the best of the Australian outback.
Discover gems like Birdsville, Lake Eyre, Anna Station and the amazing scenery of The Simpson Desert from the comfort of your own four wheel drive. Duration: 10 to 12 days. Rating: medium, with some difficult sections. Planning is subject to change brought about by road, weather conditions, and what happens en route. Also, depending upon choices made by the participant themselves. The tour allows for a range of 10 to 12 days of touring. The actual number of days is determined primarily by the participants themselves, depending largely on what choices they make for viewing particular sights, and having rest days.
The 12 day maximum allows for 2 rest days without driving. The tour will meet every morning unless other arrangements are agreed. Food and fuel are available at most of the bigger stops (Marree, William Creek, Oodnadatta, Mount Dare, Birdsville, Mungerannie). Daily distances travelled are around 120 to 400 kilometres. The longest distance between fuelling locations is some 730 kilometres (Madigan Line). It is recommended you take sufficient basic food and water supplies for 6 days just to be safe.