Munga-Thirri–Simpson Desert Regional Reserve

For other uses, see Simpson Desert.

The Munga-Thirri–Simpson Desert Regional Reserve (formerly Simpson Desert Regional Reserve) was a protected area located in the Australian state of South Australia within the gazetted locality of Simpson Desert.^[2][3] The regional reserve's name was altered on 2 August 2018 by the Government of South Australia.^[4] The regional reserve was classified as an IUCN Category VI protected area.^[1]

Munga-Thirri–Simpson Desert Regional Reserve South Australia
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)[1]
Munga-Thirri–Simpson Desert Regional Reserve
Nearest town or city	Oodnadatta
Coordinates	26°48′17″S 137°24′37″E[1]
Established	24 October 1985 (1985-10-24)[2]
Area	29,239.53 km2 (11,289.4 sq mi)[2]
Managing authorities	Department for Environment and Water
Website	Munga-Thirri–Simpson Desert Regional Reserve
See also	Protected areas of South Australia

As of November 2021^[update] it was merged with the Munga-Thirri—Simpson Desert Conservation Park to create the Munga-Thirri–Simpson Desert National Park.^[5][6]

See also

• Protected areas of South Australia
• Regional reserves of South Australia
• Regional Reserve (Australia)
• Simpson Desert
• Simpson Desert Important Bird Area
• Munga-Thirri National Park, Queensland