GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Tanami Desert
The Tanami Desert lies in the north of Australia’s interior, across the Northern Territory and Western Australia, where summer monsoon rains reach further than in the southern deserts.
Fast Facts
- Occupies parts of the Northern Territory and Western Australia.
- Rainfall is irregular; vegetation cover and surface water vary.
Connected lessons
- Tanami DesertMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- Great Sandy DesertRelated places
- Mitchell Grass DownsRelated places