Dalhousie Springs

Dalhousie Springs is a region in northern South Australia, located southwest of the Simpson Desert. This area is notable for containing what is likely the largest collection of artesian springs in Australia. These springs are a vital water source in the arid landscape, supporting the town of Oodnadatta, which historically served as a key point for camel caravans supplying the desert interior. The Simpson Desert itself is a vast, largely uninhabited arid region characterized by parallel sand dunes and an extremely dry climate, though it experiences periodic temporary flooding.12