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Great Desert Tracks Atlas & Guide

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Australia’s iconic outback with the 6th Edition of Hema Maps’ Great Desert Tracks Atlas & Guide. This edition introduces three new routes—Buntine Highway, Sandover Highway, and Talawana Track—supported by expert insights from seasoned desert traveller Glenn Marshall. Inside, you’ll find detailed track profiles with elevations, distances, key points of interest, camping spots, and resupply locations. It also includes essential pre-trip planning, safety guidance, 4WD driving tips, and crucial emergency details such as coordinates, what3words references, fuel availability, contacts, permits, and more. Celebrating 40 years of exploration, this guide is the ultimate companion for tackling Australia’s most challenging and breathtaking desert tracks.

Tracks Featured Include:

Anne Beadell Highway
Binns Track
Birdsville Track
Canning Stock Route
Connie Sue Highway
Finke River Gorge
Gary Highway
Gary Junction Road
Googs Track
Great Central Road
Gunbarrel Highway
Hay River Track
Innamincka
Madigan Line
Nyangumarta Highway
Old Ghan Railway Loop
Oodnadatta Track
Plenty Highway
Karlamilyi (Rudall River) National Park
Sandy Blight Junction Road
Simpson Desert
Strzelecki Track
Sturt National Park
Tanami Track
West MacDonnell Ranges to Uluru

Tracks Featured Include:

Anne Beadell Highway
Binns Track
Birdsville Track
Canning Stock Route
Connie Sue Highway
Finke River Gorge
Gary Highway
Gary Junction Road
Googs Track
Great Central Road
Gunbarrel Highway
Hay River Track
Innamincka
Madigan Line
Nyangumarta Highway
Old Ghan Railway Loop
Oodnadatta Track
Plenty Highway
Karlamilyi (Rudall River) National Park
Sandy Blight Junction Road
Simpson Desert
Strzelecki Track
Sturt National Park
Tanami Track
West MacDonnell Ranges to Uluru

FEATURES:

25 4WD Trips featured
Contains the complete set of Hema's Great Desert Tracks maps
Tracks coded by vehicle type with symbols showing towing suitability, GPS-surveyed roads, and tracks that show fuel and provision availability
Track descriptions include permit information and contact details
Background information on geomorphology, major environments and ecosystems, and history
Track profiles showing elevations and distances as well as POIs, camping areas, and supply points