A 5,500 km road trip adventure through the
South Australian Outback and across the Simpson Desert

Following the runaway success of the The Big Lap trip and film series, the Baile family are back in their latest road trip adventure, this time on a mission to explore the vast South Australian Outback and cross the mighty Simpson Desert.
With 20 days to cover 5,500 km, they’re leaving the camper trailer behind and travelling as light as possible with everything they need on board their 80 Series Landcruiser.
Crossing the Simpson Desert is one of Australia’s iconic road trips that has to be on every serious road trippers bucket list and for the Baile’s the time has finally come.
With over 1000 sand dunes to tackle, the track across the Simpson Desert is a 400 km roller coaster that will test the limits of any vehicle but reward those who take up the challenge with a genuine and unforgettable outback experience.
But just getting to and from the Simpson Desert is half the adventure!
Join Steve, Savanna, Sara and Sienna on this non stop road trip adventure around outback South Australia through the spectacular Flinders Ranges, Oodnadatta Track, Coober Pedy, Dalhousie Springs, across the Simpson Desert to Birdsville then back through Innamincka and the Gammon Ranges.
Highlights include:
- Hiking the Flinders Ranges
- 4WDing Willow Springs Skytrek
- The Oodnadatta Track
- Exploring an opal mine & underground camping in Coober Pedy
- Dalhousie Springs
- Crossing the Simpson Desert
- Driving the Cordillo Downs Road & Strzelecki Track
And heaps more . . .
Jane Barnes –
I really enjoyed the first series, The Big Lap, and this one is just as good but with the added fun of travelling with the girls now they are older. It is a tough trip to do and some off-road experience is needed to stay safe, but you made it look possible for anyone to do if they have a mind to. Well done on another epic trip!