Simpson crossing spring or autumn

[matmce]

Hi Everyone
Planning a trip across the simpson desert east to west ( apparentlly the harder way)and was wondering which time of year would be better. September school holidays 2013 or easter 2014 (or there abouts). I'm taking a month all up, plenty of time! Does it make any difference to the track conditions (vechile use) before or after the summer closing. For example, before summer there has been a lot of vechiles to chew up the track and after summer the track has had time to sort of repair itself. Or am i wrong completely.
Any info would be great as i need to book my annual leave well in advance.
Thanks
Jacko

 

[robmacca]

Mate.....

Going at Easter or Sept Holidays, it will be hot during the day (plenty of water req'd) with the Sept Period might be a little bit cooler at night. With Easter Holidays, u will one of the 1st across & therefore the sand will be softer and therefore it will be a bit harder crossing than if u were to go at the end of the tourist season......

rob

 

[WillieD22]

Agree with Robmacca. At the start the clay pans may still be a bit soft if there has been any rain.

 

[matmce]

Thanks for that.
My origanal plan was Sept, but i might not have the money by then. I will have to save harder!!