GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Great Sandy Desert
The Great Sandy Desert covers a vast area of northern Western Australia between the Pilbara and the Kimberley, much of it in long red sand dunes.
Fast Facts
- Lies inland of the Pilbara and south of the Kimberley region.
- Rainfall is irregular; vegetation cover and surface water vary.
Connected lessons
- Great Sandy DesertMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Tanami DesertRelated places
- Gibson DesertRelated places