Specifications:<\/p>\n
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- Minimum 300mm wide and 290mm high<\/li>\n
- Fluorescent red\/orange or lime\/yellow<\/li>\n
- If mounted on bullbar or front of vehicle must be 3.5m from ground level<\/li>\n
- If mounted on roof rack must be 2m from roof level<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
For further information see National Parks South Australia.<\/a><\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nSafety flags give drivers a greater chance of seeing approaching vehicles and minimise the risk of accidents.<\/em><\/p>\n
2. Far more restrictive campfire rules<\/strong><\/h2>\n
In Witjira National Park<\/a><\/strong> – including Dalhousie Springs east to Purnie Bore.<\/p>\n
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- No wood fires at any time<\/li>\n
- Solid fuel fires allowed only in portable receptacles (including a bbq, brazier, fire box). From my reading, the definition of “solid fuel” includes things such as heat beads, briquettes, charcoal, compressed paper\/sawdust artificial logs, but NOT WOOD.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
In Simpson Desert Conservation Park and Regional Reserve<\/a><\/strong> – in South Australian section of the Simpson<\/p>\n
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- Wood fires are allowed, but you must bring your own wood.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
In Munga-Thirri National Park<\/a><\/strong> (formerly Simpson Desert National Park) – in Queensland<\/p>\n
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- No fires of any kind are allowed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Why it’s important to be aware of any restrictions<\/h2>\n
It pays to be aware of these restrictions and ensure you are compliant. On one trip across the desert, we were greeted by 2 Police Landcruisers sitting on top of Big Red. The officers informed us that they were just completing a joint Queensland\/ South Australia operation across the desert, mainly focusing on speed. I bet this is one of the last places you would expect to encounter a radar!<\/p>\n
The debate over trailers being used across the desert continues to rage. Don’t be surprised if this is the next restriction on the list.<\/p>\n
For more advice and information, check out our 3 Part series <\/a>on preparing and undertaking a Simpson Desert crossing.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
- No fires of any kind are allowed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Wood fires are allowed, but you must bring your own wood.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
