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What to do and see in Australia, Australia: The Best Deserts
Coordinates: 25°S 133°E / 25°S 133°E / -25; 133
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1. Simpson Desert
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By Triparround88
This is the second Tagalong tour that we have done with Paul Stafford from Tagalong Tours Australia and it lived up to all our expectations. Although we were confronted with some weather issues Paul adapted and adjusted our trip across the desert to suit. We would highly recommend Paul and Tagalong Tours to any one wanting to do the Cape or Simpson Desert with someone who knows the local history and places to see and cares about the people he has with him.
2. Arid Recovery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Arid Recovery is a conservation reserve in outback South Australia. We protect endangered wildlife within a large cat, fox and rabbit free fenced area. We run sunset tours to the reserve 20km out of Roxby Downs for guests to encounter bilbies, bettongs and other rare animals in their native habitat.
3. Ochre Pits
4. Kanku - Breakaways Conservation Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 402 reviews
Reviewed By howardk334 - Sydney, Australia
The Breakaways and driving the circuit are a definite must while in Coober Pedy. Magnificent formations and geological delights, coupled with the indigenous stories and the history of the Dingo fence make this a special excursion. Great at any time, but especially beautiful at sunrise and sunset - but take the Aeroguard!
5. Swan Valley Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Swan Valley Brewery is committed to producing fine handcrafted beer. Fully functioning kitchen serving lunch and dinner. Large grassed area with plenty of shady trees and uncover area.
6. Yeagarup Dunes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By writenote1 - Perth, Australia
This natural wonder had the wow factor - mobile land-locked dunes that you need a 4WD and lots of sand-driving experience to get to. But if you get there, the views are terrific. It can get very windy, so watch out for fine sand sticking to your whole body (note, do not wear lip balm). We went with Pemberton Discovery Tours, which was an excellent tour company.
7. Big Red Sand Dune
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By WendyO64 - Brisbane, Australia
What a spectacular place to visit when in Birdsville. We went with the Birdsville Adventure Tours group. The tour guide was terrific, she showed us the sights around town first then headed to Big Red. She explained who’s property it was on ( one huge station), she showed us where the Big Red Bash is held out their in July, must be interesting. Then we headed up the dune for our sunset experience, they supply nibbles & drinks plus you get a free stubbie holder. What a beautiful place, the colours are amazing, we were lucky enough to watch people drive up from the bottom. The scenery from the dunes are beautiful & well worth the trip whether you want to drive yourself ( if you own a four wheel drive) or go on a tour I would highly recommend you do this is a once in a lifetime experience.
8. Kinchega National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By wombatdavid - Hobart, Australia
This is an easy 1 hour drive from Broken Hill and well worth it. The entry cost was $8 per car and we needed exact change to put in the envelope at the entrance. We did the river drive and saw the site of the steamboat explosion with the boiler still intact. We then did the billabong walk which is advertised as 1.5 hours but took us 1 hour. You also get to see the ruined homestead. Make sure you visit the Woolshed - it is amazing and you can walk through it. We enjoyed our day here and would recommend.
9. Perry Sand Hills
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By ARTINSPIRATION
Perry Sandhills are dramatic, subtle and stunning. Patterns and shadows cast from flora, the dunes ripple and have striking hard edge lines. Look down and follow the tracks of native animals, especially lizards and goanna. Wild flowers and porcupine grass. Be respectful in this delicate wonderous ancient site.
