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Embark on an epic journey through Australia’s desert landscapes with this new edition of Hema Maps’ Great Desert Tracks Atlas & Guide. This 6th edition features three brand-new tracks: the Buntine Highway, Sandover Highway and the Talawana Track. Plus, extensive research from author Glenn Marshall based on his years of desert travel experience.

Whether you’re a seasoned desert enthusiast or gearing up for an adventure on Australia’s iconic 4WD tracks, this guide is an indispensable companion for traversing the arid heart of the continent.

Within its pages, discover comprehensive track profiles that detail elevations, distances and key points of interest, along with essential information on camping areas and supply points.

In addition to its practical track information, this edition provides crucial pre-trip reading, guiding you on how to effectively prepare for your desert trek. Learn about safety measures in the outback and master essential driving techniques, making this guidebook a must-have for those contemplating a Simpson Desert crossing or any desert exploration. We’ve also included essential emergency information such as latitude/longitude, what3words positioning, detailed fuel types, opening times, contact numbers, permit information and much more.

Join Hema Maps in celebrating 40 years of exploration and arm yourself with the definitive guide to Australia’s 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


Key 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 

 

Key Specifications

Edition: 6th

Publication Date: 15/02/24

Number of Pages: 342

Height: 297mm

Width: 215mm

Depth: 30mm

Weight: 1.2kg


Customer Reviews

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Lester Wheatley

Great Desert Tracks Atlas & Guide

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George de Haan
Great Atlas

Useful info and great maps. What more could you need?

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Trevor SHINNICK
A Hema “Must Have “ — for Desert Travelm

To have Hema’s “ Great Desert Tracks” on board when travelling out back along these marvellous tracks, is reassuring given the wealth of information made available by Hema.
This my “ go to” reference before travelling and is with me in my Landcruiser when out and about . Very good information. I highly recommend this collection of outback travel routs. Well done Hema
Trevor S AdelIde

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Cindy Robinson

Excellent Atlas if your a remote explorer

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Geoffrey Henderson
Desert maps

Very informative book. All the information needed to prepare for desert trips.

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