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The Simpson Desert is a hazardous and
remote location, yet attracts four wheel
drivers and motorbike riders by the hundreds
annually. The first successful crossing was
made by Ted Colson in 1936 but was much
later, in 1962, before the first motorised
desert crossing was made by geologist Reg
Sprigg with his family. Today, 4WD
enthusiasts, adventurers, tourists and those
seeking the challenges of the desert,
traverse the 1100 sand dunes and many other
tracks. Wild camels and dingos roam
throughout the area with eagles overhead and
large perentie seen on rare occasions. The
Simpson Desert offers an insight into some
of Australia?s toughest red sand dune
country, however, such a trip should never
be taken lightly. Travellers should be well
prepared for such an adventure and must have
adequate 4WD knowledge and recovery skills.
The Sectioned Maps will help you find
everything of interest along the Track and
point out potential road cautions in
advance, supported by visual references, for
the benefit of your safety.
Available now through 4WD outlets, map
shops, tourist information centres, RAA and
purchases online. Simpson Desert is
sectioned into 8 parts (Section A-H). All
Regional Roads and Public Access Routes.
Full colour throughout. 28 pages including
cover. 16 comprehensive map pages. All
Tracks fully mapped with Garmin GPS 76CS.
Datum WGS 84. Photographic references to
associate with specific locations. Distances
in kilometres. Colour coded track
information indicating dips, crests, creek
crossings, floodways, sharp bends, grids,
gates, bogs, homestead tracks, historic
sites. Photographic views. Geographic
locations, towns and services. Size 180mm x
250mm spiral bound. |