🏜️ Simpson Desert SXS Buggy Tour | Madigan Line Side-by-Side Desert Adventure

Get ready to push boundaries and explore one of Australia’s most iconic remote landscapes like never before, behind the wheel of your own Side-by-Side (SXS) buggy. Our fully supported Simpson Desert SXS Tour takes you across the legendary Madigan Line, one of the most challenging and untouched desert tracks in the country.

This isn’t your typical tag-along tour. It’s a high-adrenaline off-road buggy tour in Australia built for explorers, adrenaline seekers and anyone who wants a true Simpson Desert adventure. Navigate towering sand dunes, vast salt pans and endless red horizons as you cross the desert in a convoy of capable side-by-sides.

With our fully catered and supported SXS desert tour, you can focus on driving while we handle logistics, permits, planning and
support. Our experienced guides lead the way, share local knowledge and keep safety front and centre in remote outback conditions.

✅ Why Choose Us

With years of experience operating Simpson Desert off-road tours, we know the Madigan Line and surrounding desert country in detail.

We work with locals to ensure your trip is legal, safe and unforgettable. Whether you’re new to the Madigan or a seasoned desert driver, we provide the guidance, backup and support to make this an epic journey, not just a trip.

⭐ Tour Highlights

• Cross the iconic Madigan Line, a true bucket list track in the Simpson Desert
• Drive your own SXS buggy through ever-changing terrain, from soft sand dunes to remote clay pans
• Fully supported tour with meals provided and fuel carried on support vehicles for refuelling
• Permits, logistics and planning handled for you, just turn up and drive
• Small group sizes for safety, flexibility and a truly remote experience
• Camp under the stars in the heart of the Simpson Desert with like-minded adventurers

🧭 What We Organise & Provide

• Track route planning and navigation
• Permits on private land
• Camping fees
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner (limited dietary catering available, contact prior to booking)
• Mechanical support
• Support vehicles
• Experienced guides
• Remote First Aid trained guides with extensive first aid kit and AED
• Support vehicle with emergency satellite communication and GPS
• Pre-tour briefing and safety checks
• All appropriate event insurances

🗺️ Itinerary Overview

Meeting and Finish Point: Near Alice Springs, Northern Territory.
Full itinerary available on booking.

🎒 What You’ll Need to Bring

• Your own SxS buggy
• Sand flag
• Australian Standard helmets for driver and passengers
• Eye protection (sunglasses or goggles)
• Capacity to carry 2L per person drinking water on buggy
• Spare parts
• UHF radio
• Air compressor and tyre repair kit
• Basic recovery gear
• Jerry cans
• Spare tyre mounted to vehicle
• Small tent or swag with bedding rolled inside carried on your buggy
• Dust-proof bag with clothes

🧰 Recommended Accessories & Equipment

• Cargo / storage box
• Shovel
• Small fridge / esky for snacks and drinks
• Spare key
• Small camp chair

👕 What Else to Bring

• Hat, sunscreen, toiletries and medication
• Enclosed shoes
• Gloves
• Long sleeve shirt
• Long pants
• Face mask
• Sunglasses

📋 An extensive list will be provided to booked customers.

🛠️ Spare Parts

Large spare parts can be carried on the support vehicle with prior arrangement.

⛽ Fuel

Fuel is not included, but it is carried on support vehicles for refuelling throughout the tour. All participants must start with a full tank and have capacity to carry extra fuel (minimum 10L). Fuel requirements will be discussed closer to the tour date.

⚠️ Important Requirements & Safety

• A sand flag is mandatory in the desert and must be fitted at the starting point
• All drivers must have a valid driver’s licence
• Machines must be in good working condition
• Standard road rules apply while operating your machine on the tour
• All participants MUST wear an Australian Standard helmet (checked pre-tour)

📌 Bookings Are Essential

• Only booked customers will be permitted to join the trip
• $1,000 deposit required to secure your spot
• Final payment due 6 weeks before the tour date

Call the shop on 02 4648 2085 to make your booking or book online.

📄 Cancellation Policy

Please read our terms and conditions prior to booking in the Frequently Asked Questions.

Tracks and access to some attractions may become limited due to weather, track closures or other conditions that may make access unsafe or unsuitable.
In these instances, we have backup routes with alternate attractions.

🚙 This tour runs with minimum numbers: 5 vehicles.

🔥 Ready to Make Tracks Across the Madigan?

Book your Simpson Desert Side-by-Side (SXS) Tour today and be one of the few to conquer the desert in a buggy.