# Big Red

> A huge red sand dune on the edge of the Simpson Desert, about 35 kilometres west of Birdsville, the first of hundreds of dunes to the west.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-big-red-dune/

A huge red sand dune on the edge of the Simpson Desert, about 35 kilometres west of Birdsville, the first of hundreds of dunes to the west. Visit at sunrise or sunset when the sand glows; the road is unsealed and heat is extreme in summer.

- **Nearest town:** Birdsville, Queensland
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -25.8790, 139.0531
- **Editor's pick:** ★

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. Hot in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Nearby

- [Big Red (Nappanerica)](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-big-red-nappanerica/) – 5 km
- [Birdsville Hotel](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-birdsville-hotel/) – 30 km

## FAQs

### Where is Big Red?

Big Red is in Birdsville, Queensland, at GPS -25.8790, 139.0531.

### What is there to see near Big Red?

Places worth a stop nearby: Big Red (Nappanerica) (5 km) and Birdsville Hotel (30 km).

### When is the best time to visit Big Red?

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)