Simpson Desert has never looked better but where are the tourists?
The Simpson Desert has bloomed, yet Birdsville faces a quiet winter tourism season. Visitors Martin and Maureen Barratt remarked on the eerily empty streets, stating, "I've never seen it like this," amid closed cafes. Local businesses remain hopeful as a trickle of caravans arrives with hopes for increased tourism during the upcoming school holidays.
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Published 29 Jun 2026, 20:00 UTC · Updated 29 Jun 2026, 20:10 UTC
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