Welcome to the Friends of the Great Victoria Desert Website

Breaking News

Our guide to the vegetation of the Great Victoria Desert, Shrubs and Trees of the Great Victoria Desert, has proved so popular that a second edition is now with the printers.  The new edition is a complete revision by botanist Manfred Jusaitis.  It includes several new plants and many improved photographs.  The Publications page will provide a preview and distribution details of the new edition soon.

Next Meeting

Annual General Meeting and General Meeting: Friday 7 February, 2025.

Time and Venue: 10:30 am, Room 2, Mitcham Memorial Library, 154 Belair Road, Hawthorn 5062. All welcome, including prospective new members.

2024 Field Trips

Two field trips were held in August 2024 – a vegetation photopoint trip along Goog’s Track and a quondong survey trip west of Oak Valley.  Reports on these trips will be posted on the Field Trips page soon.

2024 Social Trip

Another enjoyable social trip to Cantara in the Coorong National Park took place from March 14th to 19th.  Colleagues from Friends of the Simpson Desert (FOS), Friends of Mound Springs (FOMS) and Friends of Innamincka (FOI) joined us.

Information for Members Participating on Field Trips

A comprehensive information pack for leaders and members going on field trips has been prepared.  A short version of the pack can be viewed here.  The full version can be viewed by members after logging in to the members’ area.

Members’ Area

To see meeting minutes and other members’ information, please log in below (email the secretary if you’ve forgotten your username or password).

Website Feedback: Please email any comments, corrections and suggestions to the website editor.