The deserts of Australia or the Australian deserts cover about 1,371,000 km 2 (529,000 sq mi), or 18% of the Australian mainland, but about 35% of the Australian continent receives so little …

Apr 20, 2016 · Everything you need to know about the 10 deserts that make up almost a fifth of Australia. Australia is the driest inhabited continent in the world – only Antarctica is drier. …

Jun 29, 2023 · A further 35% of Australia receives such little rain, it almost counts as desert too. But we’re here for the real deal – sand, snakes, sun, and seriously cold nights. Here’s …

Aug 1, 2017 · The biggest Australian desert, the Great Victoria Desert is located in Western Australia and South Australia. The desert features grassland areas and small sandhills with …

May 10, 2023 · Extreme temperatures, powerful winds, and a vibrant cultural history are characteristics of the desert. Here are 10 interesting facts about this unique and challenging …

Here we count down the top 10 Australian deserts that should grace every adventurer’s bucket list to explore, spanning from the largest sandy desert worldwide to smaller mulga-freckled …

Nov 25, 2022 · Australia’s mainland deserts are classified as arid, (desert and semi-arid); precipitation falling as rain; temperatures range above 10°C to exceed 35°C in summer …

Jan 30, 2025 · Australia is home to some of the most breathtaking and expansive desert landscapes in the world. Spanning millions of square kilometers, these arid regions hold a …

Nov 22, 2019 · Australia has 10 deserts, all of which can get extremely hot and dry, and which are prone to dangerous sand and dust storms. Still, many creatures, such as kangaroos, cacti and …

The deserts of Australia cover 1,371,000 square kilometres (529,000 sq mi), or 18% of the Australian mainland. However, about 35% of Australia gets so little rain it is actually a desert.