On the edge of the Simpson Desert, about 35km west of Birdsville, Big Red is a photogenic 30m-high sand dune that offers a big challenge for 4WDers. It's the closest large sand dune to town, and a taste of what lies ahead if you're heading out into the Simpson. Come for sunset.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
3.81 MILES
The waterless Simpson Desert occupies a massive 200,000 sq km of central Australia and stretches across the Queensland, Northern Territory and South…
Nearby Outback Queensland attractions
3.81 MILES
The waterless Simpson Desert occupies a massive 200,000 sq km of central Australia and stretches across the Queensland, Northern Territory and South…