Desert
Knowledge 3
An ecotone is broadly
defined as the connection of two or more distinct ecosystems. In desert regions they are
often important and interesting areas for animals moving through the landscape. This trek
will follow and traverse the interface between the Mulligan River floodplain and the
undulating dune country of the Simpson Desert. With many creek lines and gilgai to
explore, we will be surveying the diverse array of plants and animals in these areas,
unravelling the role they play in the desert landscape.
More information about Ethabuka
Reserve
Trek Details
Difficulty: 4 3 (2 Moderate) 1
Dates: June 23 to July 1 2011 - survey
completed
Total days: 9
Trekking days: 5
Further
information...
Departure point: Brisbane
Finish point: Brisbane
Tour price: AUD$3850 per person
Cameleers: Andrew Harper, Andrea Hennings,
Kath Quirk, Sean Micallef
Survey ecologists: Julian Reid and Jake
Gillen, Australian National University
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Time frame not quite right? Looking for
something more challenging? The camels used on this survey are owned by the Outback Camel
Company who operate longer, more remote treks & expeditions in August and September in
Queensland and the Northern Territory. www.camelexpeditions.com
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