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Desert Floodplain Trek

Desert river floodplains are fascinating ecosystems. Parched dry for many consecutive years they explode with life after heavy rains fall in the upper catchments and drive water down their intricate drainage lines, inundating expansive floodplains. The Mulligan River, on the eastern edge of the Simpson Desert experienced a significant flood in March 2010 & 2011 and this trek will detail the response of both plants and animals to this continual flooding. Trekking across the floodplain we will be focusing our efforts on investigating which animals have moved in to take advantage of the boom in food and other resources. This will be a rare opportunity to witness a desert river system in full bloom.

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Trek Details
Difficulty: 4 3 (2 Moderate) 1

Dates: June 2 to June 17 2011 - survey completed
Total days: 16
Trekking days: 12

Further information...

Departure point: Brisbane
Finish point: Brisbane
Tour price: AUD$5767 per person
Repeat trekker price: $5478

Cameleers: Andrew Harper, John Wilkinson, Christy Van Der Heyden, Andrea Hennings, Will Landale

Survey ecologists: Adam Kerezsy, Bush Heritage Australia and George Madani, Sydney 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