Hema Great Desert Tracks Atlas & Guide, Outback 4WD

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Overview

Plan and drive Australia's great desert tracks

Dreaming of the Canning Stock Route, a Simpson crossing or the Anne Beadell? This is Hema's guide to the arid heart of Australia, with 28 epic 4WD desert trips, the complete atlas of the Great Desert Tracks region and the pre-trip reading you need before heading into remote country.

284WD Desert Trips

6thEdition

336Pages

what3wordsLocator System

Hema Maps has been mapping Australia since 1983. Its Map Patrol team explores and field checks the desert tracks, and this edition adds three new routes: the Buntine Highway, the Sandover Highway and the Talawana Track, with insights from desert traveller Glenn Marshall.

The trips

28 desert adventures, mapped in detail

Each trip opens with the facts at a glance, then a detailed map of the route with campsites, fuel and points of interest. Bucket list highlights point you to the sights worth stopping for.

✓Tracks coded by vehicle type, with towing suitability symbols
✓GPS-surveyed roads and tracks
✓Fuel and provision availability shown

Hema Great Desert Tracks guide pages for the Binns Track with photo, bucket list and route map

Track profiles

Hema Great Desert Tracks guide pages for the Talawana Track with elevation profile and route map

Know what lies ahead

Track profiles show elevations and distances along the route, with points of interest, camping areas and supply points marked. Track descriptions include permit information and contact details, plus emergency information such as coordinates and what3words references.

✓Elevation and distance profiles
✓Permits, contacts and emergency details
✓Camping areas and supply points

Before you go

Prepare for remote travel

Chapters on Australia's deserts, being prepared and making your trip happen cover vehicle prep, safety, driving techniques and permits. There is background on the geomorphology, environments, ecosystems and history of the desert, and a fauna and flora guide.

✓Pre-trip planning and safety guidance
✓4WD driving tips for desert conditions
✓Complete Great Desert Tracks atlas

Hema Great Desert Tracks guide contents pages with a map of the featured desert tracks

Frequently asked questions

Which tracks are included?

Tracks include the Anne Beadell Highway, Binns Track, Birdsville Track, Buntine Highway, Canning Stock Route, Connie Sue Highway, Finke River Gorge, Gary Highway, Googs Track, Great Central Road, Gunbarrel Highway, Hay River Track, Madigan Line, Oodnadatta Track, Plenty Highway, Sandover Highway, Simpson Desert, Strzelecki Track, Talawana Track, Tanami Track and more.

Does it include the Great Desert Tracks maps?

Yes. It contains the complete set of Hema's Great Desert Tracks mapping in atlas form. Many travellers also carry the folded sheet maps for a big-picture view on the bonnet.

Which edition is this?

This is the 6th edition (ISBN 9781922668868), with three new routes: the Buntine Highway, Sandover Highway and Talawana Track.

Does it tell me which permits I need?

Track descriptions include permit information and contacts. Always confirm current permit requirements with the relevant land council or park authority before you travel.