Australia: Simpson Desert Conservation Park to Close for Australian Summer

By Larry Habegger | Permalink | No Comments | November 13th, 2008 | Trackback

Officials will close the Simpson Desert from Dec. 1 to March 15, the Australian summer, to avoid tourist deaths and protect emergency personnel who might have to risk themselves to save stranded visitors. The Simpson Desert in South Australia is one of the world’s most unforgiving places where temperatures can reach hellish temperatures (this year officials forecast temperatures as high as 122 degrees). Thousands visit the Simpson Desert Conservation Park each year to see the sand dunes and rock formations, but the park has no maintained roads, only tracks, and breakdowns are common, both from the rough terrain and intense heat. Deaths have occurred in the past and officials say they have had many near misses. Violators will be fined 1,000 Australian dollars (US$657).

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