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Petermann EYRE Crown Point R.S. Umbeara HS Apatula Finke Durrie HS Mt Kulgera Munga - Thirri Pmer Ulperre DEVELOPMENTAL Betoota Leonard HS Roadhouse Duffield R.S. (Simpson ) Roseberth HS Alkatja Kulgera R.S. Apatula River Ingwemirne Arletherre Mt Charlotte National Park ROAD Victory QAA River Alpara Mulga Park HS Cavenagh Waters Poeppel Birdsville Downs HS HS LINE Ukatjupa Irkini HEA6 - 6/36 Corner SOUTH LINE KNOLLS Q U E E N S L A N D Surveyor Kalitjukara Aniltyeye Generals Walytjatjata Walyinynga Mt Dare Hotel (Cave Hill) Abminga R.S. S O U T H A U S T R A L I A Corner Farina HS Angatja OLD GHAN

Flinders Ranges, STUART CENTRAL FRENCH Pandie Pandie HS Tieyon HS TRACK Murputja Amata Sundown Witjira Outstation TRACK K1 LINE and Irrunytju Kalka BIRDSVILLE (Wingellina) Umpukulu National Park ENLARGEMENT Mt Woodroffe Turkey Pukatja RIG ROAD WAA LINE Munga-Thirri Pipalyatjara Walatatjara (Ngarutjaranya) (Kenmore Park) VLD7 - 4/34 THE Bore (Ernabella) VLB6 - 6/36 Mt LyndhurstHarry HS Creek VLB7 - 2/32 Marryat R.S. Mt Irwin HS Avondale HS TRACK Conservation Park Wilderness Agnes 4WD TRACKS & Campground PAN07 - 7/37 STRZELECKI Umuwa Sanctuary Creek HS Umberatana HS No. 8 WatinumaVLA8 - 4/34 Pututja RIG ROAD Lyndhurst ARK08 - 8/38 VLC8 - 3/33 TRACK REPEATER TOWERS Paralana RIG ROAD INSIDE New Alton Outstation Witchelina Station ANANGU LAND Downs HS - Nature Foundation SA OUTBACK Permits are reguired to travel West Arkaroola A87 Perdirka R.S. (ruin) VHD7 - 2/32 Hamilton HS Munga-Thirri DESERT PARKS PASS REQUIRED through Anangu Pitjantjatjara lands Bore Irintata Arkaroola HS Simpson Desert WARBURTON Diamantina Take the road less travelled Yankaninna HS (Fregon) VLB3 - 8/38 Mulga Bore Regional Reserve HS Granite BIRDSVILLE HS Goyder Myrtle Springs HS YAN01 - 1/31 Downs HS Mt Sarah HS Vulkathunha - Wooltana HS Iwantja PARK CLOSURE Lagoon Arrabury HS Anangu Pitjantjatjara Owieandana HS () LAN07 - 7/37 RAIL Gammon Ranges Munga-Thirri - Simpson Desert National Park Mimili Chandler R.S. Clifton Walalkara Conservation Park and Regional Reserve No. 15

CENTRAL VLE6 - 6/36 TRACK Hills HS are closed from ROAD Todmorden HS Copley Depot MakiriMt Serle HS 1 December to 15 March each year Warrburton Desert Parks Pass, Day Permit or Springs HS Alberga R.S. Crossing Day Camping Permit Required. Balcanoona HS VLG2 - 8/38 Central Leigh Creek HS Nepabunna MAR04 - 4/0 Macumba HS TRACK North Aparawilintja Aboriginal HS Iga Mintabie Marla TRACK Coongie Innamincka Maynards Marla R.S. Land Well HS Warta Welbourn Hill HS No. 16 Malkumba- Lake Regional Wertaloona HS Coongie Reserve Wallatinna HS COW04 - 4/34 DOWNS Copper No. 1 Lakes Mt Deception HS No access between Kudriemitchie King Outstation Mine 3pm and 5am daily. National ABORIGINAL HUNTING ZONE AUSTRALIANHWY Oodnadatta ROUTE Ediacara Park Conservation & Nantawarrina Dunjiba Allandale HS Walkers Crossing Fossil Reserve Warraweena HS Indigenous CORDILLO No. 9 CAD02 - 2/32 SOUTH AUSTRALIA VLB8 - 7/37 INN06 - 6/36 Nappa Wintinna HS Kalamurina Sanctuary Creek Merrie HS HS Warraweena Anangu Pitjantjatjara Australian Wildlife Conservancy Cowarie HS Kalamurina HS Conservation Park Nantawarrinna HS Beltana HS (private) Mt Dutton R.S. Gidgealpa HS Innamincka HS Warrioota HS WAY Cadney Park No. 17 Mulga View HS VMQ9 - 3/33 Pinda Springs HS Roadhouse Algebuckina Bridge Warrburton Innamincka

Moorilah HS Regional Woomera Prohibited Area MUR01 - 1/31 Copper Hill HS No. 19 BORE Reserve Arckaringa HS CAL01 - 1/31 No. 5 Mt Creek Willoughby HS Patarwarta Gap Narrina HS San Marino Hut Peake Creek R.S. Mungeranie HS Nuccaleena MUN02 - 2/32 VHU8 - 3/33 Mine Ruin Moolooloo HS N Old Peake Telegraph R.S. VLB9 - 4/34 Station Ruin Mungeranie

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Nilpena HS No. 3 Point Well HS Roadhouse TRACK BLN03 - 3/33 No. 12 Evelyn Downs HS Moomba No. 4 W E Mt Barry HS Peake HS Kati Thanda - Oratunga HS RAILWAY HS Edward Creek R.S. North VLB4 - 6/36

Mamungari Conservation Park S Mulka HS NEL08 - 8/38 Kati Thanda Parachilna Cooper Pootnoura R.S. Desert Parks Pass, Day Permit or Epsilon HS Angorichina Alpana HS HS Nilpinna HS - Lake Eyre Village Scale 1:800,000 Tallaringa National Park Day Camping Permit Required. Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary Motpena HS HWY 0 10 20 30 40km Conservation Photo: Daniel Westergren Gum Creek HS ANNE BEADELL Park Boorthanna R.S. Cooper Lake Vokes Hill Creek Commodore HS Corner 0 10 20mi Ferry No. 13 HS Torrens Dog Box Creek R.S. Elliot Fossil ANNE BEADELL HWY Mt Halligan Point Etadunna HS National Kanku-Breakaways Price Reserve FLOOD Use of the Anne Beadell Hwy Clarence HS Cons BYPASS RAILWAY Con Park Anna Creek R.S. Park Strzelecki Park requires four (4) approvals. Lake EYR04 - 4/34 A I L A R T S U A N R E T S E W Brachina R.S. Check first your Desert Parks Pass No. 6 Cadibarrwirracanna Anna Creek HS Regional Reserve

A I L A R T S U A H T U O S William Creek RD Level Oraparinna HS No. 18 TRACK Omicron HS The Bunkers ROAD HWY Manguri R.S. CREEK A r e a ) Post ANNE Mabel Creek HS WIL01 - 1/31 m e r a P r o h i b i t e d Conservation W o o Bay h BEADELL g Irrapatana R.S. Reserve u Ikara - Erudina VLG8 - 8/38 WILLIAM o WIL02 - 2/32 HS Bollards CRN04 - 4/34 h r Corner Edeowie HS Flinders Ranges Woolshed ( t Strangways Lagoon HS Fortville Fortville p u b l i c a c c e s s No. 14 Store National Park Willow Springs HS Springs R.S. No. 2 House HS Gate VMH7 - 2/32 Cameron Upalinna HS Martins DUK06 - 6/36 Well HS Strangways ART01 - 1/31 Corner Fort Grey HS ErudinaMaralinga HS Tjarutja Repeater Station Beresford R.S. Sturt Merna Wilpena Fence Ruins HS National Mora HS Coondappie HS STUART Lake Eyre South Lindon HS Moralana HS Woomera 7/37 Woomera Park Wilpena Clayton HS R.S. VLC7 - 7/37 Dog Whitecatch Gate Whitecatch House HS Pound EMU Prohibited Area Prohibited Area ENJOY IN SAFETY Woomera Prohibited Area Lake Stewart HS Oak Valley No. 7 Lake MAT02 - 2/32 Torrens HS Wabma Kadarbu Rawnsley Wirrida R.S. VWC3 - 3/33 Mound Springs Arkaba Conservation Park Curdimurka Park WAY R.S. Mernmerna HS Wildlife Lake Maurice Sandstone Strzelecki Preparing to travel LAKE Garford Alberrie Conservancy (Carle-Thulka) BIRDSVILLE Regional Outstation Bopeechee R.S. Creek R.S. Fence VLE8 - 3/33 Outstation Ingomar HS TRACK HS Reserve • Carry extra supplies of fuel, food and water in case you get Cotabena R.S. Curnamona HS STRZELECKI COO04 - 4/34 MAR08 - 8/0 Marree TIL08 - 8/38 Hewart stranded. Arkaba HS DEY-DEY Wangianna R.S. Mt Hopeless HS Downs HS Stuart Creek HS Callanna HS Mundowdna HS Wallerberdina HS Wonoka WIL24 - 6/36 VLD6 - 2/32 Comet A87 THE • Ensure your vehicle is roadworthy and that you are carrying Outstation (Wulley-Ya) Finniss Willipa HS Jumbuck McDouall Peak HS Springs HS Warcowie HS Mobella HS appropriate spare parts – including a strong jack and, if possible, Outstation AUSTRALIAN Gina R.S. Mirikata HS Hookina VLD2 - 4/34 HS Lake Witchelina R.S. Winnathee HS two spare wheels. Great Victoria Neuroodla R.S. Glen Lyle HS Gina Outstation Callabonna Hawker Gate ROAD Millers BIL01 - 1/31 Fence WIT03 - 3/33 OUTBACK Mt Hawker Desert RANGES Commonwealth Hill HS The Twins HS Moolawatana HS Fossil Creek HS Wilpoorinna HS Freeling HS Gate House HS • Notify a responsible person of your itinerary, intended route, Glen Oak HS Reserve ROAD MEB06 - 6/36 Witchelina HS PLA07 - 7/37 Irria Outstation Goode Outstation stopovers and arrival times and dates. Then contact them when Bibliando HS West Holowiliena HS Bradman Farina R.S. Hawker Muckanippie Mt Mount Hut ELD03 - 3/33 LAND Outstation Outstation Mulgaria HS Farina HS you arrive at each notified stopover. Worumba HS Dog Bulgunnia HS Eba HS HS Permits are reguired to travel VLC5 - 1/31 Carnes R.S. Warrakimbo HS Ooraminna SEE ENLARGEMENT Arkaroola Smithville House HS • Normal mobile phones do not work in most SA outback areas through Maralinga Tjarutja lands Maralinga Carne Outstation VLD9 - 3/33 Mt Lyndhurst HS Boolka FLINDERS Mulgathing HS Outstation Avondale HS Wilderness Gate Holowilena Witchelina Umberatana HS Sanctuary away from the sealed highways. We recommend you carry a Partacoona HS HWY BOREFIELD Station Wilson South HS Fence Durkin Dog VLA8 - 4/34 ARK08 - 8/38 North Mulga HS Baratta HS - Nature satellite phone, EPIRB and a UHF radio. Outstation Foundation Lyndhurst Old HS Moorabie HS Ambrosia Gibraltar Ealbara Vivian Well SA Arkaroola

CENTRAL Outstation Outstation Outstation Outstation Mentor HS Olympic Yankaninna HS Arkaroola HS • Check road conditions and weather forecasts before travelling. h Warrior Bon Bon HS Andamooka oomera Pro ibited Area Outstation Dam YAN01 - 1/31 Ooldea R.S. W Outstation Bon Bon Myrtle Springs HS Vulkathunha - Wooltana HS Border Downs HS Maralinga Tjarutja RAILWAY Station Reserve Woomera Depot Owieandana HS Mt Christie R.S. Carnding Road Whymlet HS ODM01 - 8/38 Gammon Ranges TRANS - Bush Heritage South Vivian HS Springs HS Turleys House HS Travelling Barton R.S. AUSTRALIAN Outstation National Park Australia Mt Vivian HS Prohibited Mt Serle HS Wynbring R.S. Roxby Downs Copley AME07 - 7/37 • Drive four-wheel-drive vehicles with four-wheel-drive engaged and Lyons HIC08 - 8/38 Angepena HS Nepabunna Balcanoona HS Malbooma R.S. Leigh Creek Lyons WLG06 - 6/36 Lochs Well HS Area Iga at reduced speeds on unsealed roads. Dust will limit your visibility; Camp Maynards Sanpah HS AUSTRALIAN Cook Malbooma Roxby Downs HS Mt Deception HS Well HS Warta Lake TRANS-AUSTRALIAN RAILWAY Outstation Tarcoola Andamooka HS Ediacara Wertaloona HS take care when overtaking, especially road trains. RAILWAY Conservation & Nantawarrina Vehicle access is not permitted along any part of No. 22 Wilgena HS VLA4 - 7/37 Purple Downs HS Lake Warraweena HS Frome North Well HS Fossil Reserve IPA Pine the Trans-Australian Railway corridor. Ferguson R.S. Puttapa HS No. 9 View HS • Take frequent rest breaks and change drivers regularly. TRANS VLD4 - 7/37 Torrens Nantawarrinna HS Lake Frome Westwood USE PUBLIC ROADS ONLY Mulga Downs HS Deakin R.S. Beltana Pinda View HS Regional • Obey all road closure signs. Broughams Nullarbor Regional Reserve Bosworth HS Warrioota HS Moorilah HS Springs HS TRANS Lake Reserve Broughams Gate Gate House HS • If you break down . Glendambo BLN03 - 3/33 Joulnie HS DO NOT LEAVE YOUR VEHICLE Yellabinna VLE3 - 3/33 HS Torrens Nilpena R.S. No. 3 Narrina HS Kultanaby R.S. Quinyambie HS Avenel HS Regional Reserve Nilpena HS • Use only recognised Public Access Tracks and designated camping Yerda HS Coondambo HS Lake National Teilta HS TRACK No. 4 Yellabinna AUST. Hart Park areas. Seek prior approval from landholders to use private tracks. GOOGS TRACK STUART VLF7 - 1/31 Angorichina HS Mt Westwood HS Wilderness Protection Blinman Fence To avoid collisions on sand Burando Parachilna NEL08 - 8/38 Lynray HS • Public Access Routes are located in very remote areas. On many VLF2 - 4/34 R.S. RAILWAY Alpana HS Wirrealpa HS Area dune crests, motorists are Wirraminna HS Woomera Motpena HS Angorichina Flinders HS Village Outback tracks traffic is very sparse, particularly in the summer advised to travel Googs Track Pimba VMH08 - 4/34 Gum Creek HS McDougalls Commodore HS Wyambana Dog from South to North. Woomera Outstation Frome Downs HS Well HS months. Prohibited

Yeltacowie HS WAY GOOGS Area Nullarbor Brachina R.S. Oraparinna HS Ranges Gum Mt Woowoolahra HS • During summer, temperatures in Outback Australia can reach over A1 Dog Park HS Yellabinna Wirrappa R.S. Erudina Wilderness Protection Area HWY Island CRN04 - 4/34 Regional Reserve Fence Woolshed Corona HS 50°C (122°F). Head of Bight Lagoon Martins Yandaroo HS Nullarbor Roadhouse Interpretive Centre Yalata Pernatty HS Willow Springs HS Well HS Koonalda HS Erudina HS Benagerie HS Kantappa HS • Up-to-date road conditions can be checked via the Far Northern Yalata Fence Lake National VMH01 - 1/31 Moralana HS Wilpena Upalinna HS Mulga South Coondappie HS Everard Park MAT02 - 2/32 Ikara - Flinders Ranges Valley HS and Western Areas road condition hotline – 1300 361 033 or by Gap HS Lake HS Yumbarra Dunrossil Oakden Hills HS Torrens HS National Park Wilangee HS Lake McLeay Mulyungarie HS visiting www.dpti.sa.gov.au/OutbackRoads. Alternatively call EYRE Yumbarra Conservation Outstation Mernmerna HS Rawnsley WA - SA Conservation Park Lake Gairdner Woocalla R.S. Park MOO03 - 3/33 Wahgunyah Nundroo Gairdner Cotabena R.S. Curnamona HS the Desert Parks information line on (08) 8648 5328. Park National Lake Everard HS Whittata HS Arkaba HS Mooleulooloo HS Cons Roadhouse Mahanewo HS WIL24 - 6/36 Eucla Park Park VN007 - 2/32 Warcowie HS Yarramba HS Nundroo HS Yalymboo HS Wallerberdina HS Willipa HS SOUTH AUSTRALIAEldee HS • You are responsible for your own safety. Your safety is our concern Neuroodla R.S. Strathearn HS VLA1 - 4/34 WAY Glen Lyle HS Purnamoota HS Pintumba HS Kalkaroo HS but your responsibility. Chadinga Charlinga HS Glen Oak HS Bibliando HS CR Penong EYRE CDA01 - 1/31 Dog Bookaloo R.S. Fowlers Bay HWY Pureba Warrakimbo HS Hawker Holowiliena HS • This map is a guide only. If travelling away from main highways, Conservation HS Worumba HS Balcoomatta Mundi CP Kondoolka HS Kootaberra HS - Bush Heritage Fowlers Bay Park UNO03 - 3/33 Partacoona HS PLA07 - 7/37 Holowilena Glenorchy HS Kalabity HS Mundi HS purchase the appropriate maps or refer to those with the Desert Chadinga Yadlamalka HS Australia Cons Park Lake RANGES South HS Baratta HS Silverton Bimbowrie Boolcoomatta HS Parks Pass. Ceduna Hiltaba MacfarlaneYudnapinna HS Buckaringa Sanctuary No. 10 R.M. Koonamore HS Conservation Mudamuckla Nature Lake Argadells HS Cradock Yednalue HS Mt Victor HS Hiltaba HS Hesso R.S. Wilkatana R.S. Plumbago HS Park N Thevenard Oak Valley HS Reserve Acraman Bimbowrie HS Cockburn HWY MTA08 - 8/38 Witchitie HS Mutooroo R.S. White Cautionary notes FLINDERS Clifden HS Old Boolcoomata HS Mingary Thackaringa HS EYRE Nunjikompita Arden Vale HS Leeds HS Glenroy HS Bulloo Tepco HS The Dutchmans PRC01 - 1/31 Four Brothers HS Outalpa HS HWY Balaclava HS • The data relating to licensed repeater tower location was up to LEGEND Wallala HS Creek HS Pine Creek HS W E YAR01 - 1/31 Stern Cons Park Almerta HS Morialpa HS Cutana HS Tent Hill R.S. Yackara HS Olary Aroona HS date at June 2010. Every effort has been made to ensure the Smoky Bay Wirrulla HS Horseshoe Hillston HS HS UNO07 - 7/37 Quorn Bendleby Ranges HS Melton HS Bonnie Wiawera HS Kolendo HS PAG06 - 6/36 Top-End HS Brae HS Weekeroo HS A32 Corella HS Ascot Vale HS integrity of the information on the repeater tower map but it is Radio Tower with Wirrambie HS National Park Pondanna Ballara HS Thurlga HS Mt Ive HS Horseshoe Florina HS Oakdale HS Enmore HS VLA9 - 6/36 Gawler Outstation Stirling Minburra HS Eringa Park HS NON06 - 6/36 Rim HS WILLIAMS possible that at any given time one or more of the repeaters may Indicatve Transmit Zone S View HS Mt Johnburgh Wabricoola HS Sunny Dale HS Pine Point HS Haslam HS North Brown Winnininnie HS Maldorky HS No. 11 Siam HS CP Manna Hill Mutooroo HS Burta HS be under repair or temporarily out of effective use. Kalbrae HS Gawler 3/33 AUGUSTA Yalpara HS Channels Cungena Ranges Spear Devonborough Old VL5OC - 8/38 Uno HS Benda HS VLA9 - 6/36 Callsign - Transmit/Receive Scale 1:1,750,000 Cons Park COR02 - 2/32 Creek HS Yalpara CP McCoys Yunta Wadnaminga HS Downs HS MUT07 - 7/37 Wonga HS • The shaded markings around each UHF tower are indicative Paney HS Well HS Paney HS Wilmington Park HS 0 50 100 150 Kilometres Piednippie Poochera No. 23 Mergenia HS of transmit zones only. Within this area – subject to terrain – you Parks and Reserves Corunna HS Black Rock Panaramatee HS Karcultaby Pildappa Rock IronKnob Army Orroroo Cons Park BARRIER Diorah Netley HS Chandada Paratoo HS Downs HS should be able to use the channels and frequencies indicated. In Streaky Bay HWY HS Training Area Mount Netley Gap HS Private Reserves FLINDERS 'Cultana' Remarkable Tiverton HS Buckalow HS Pinkawillinie Wilcherry HS BRP02 - 2/32 many cases it will be possible to transmit and receive using the Minnipa Moongi CR NP Booleroo 0 25 50 75 100 Miles Conservation Park Cooyerdoo HS Willinga HS Oak River Murray Lake Melrose Centre Oodla Park HS South indicated frequency over a much larger area than depicted. The Calpatanna Buckleboo Gilles Gilles Cons Manunda HS Mazar HS Yanerbie Lake Downs HS Park Port Wirra Ita HS Waterhole Yaninee Gilles HWY A1 Hillgrange R.S. Budgeree HS towers work on line-of-sight and you should be able to improve Sceale Bay CP Bonython Murray Watercourse - mostly dry Mount Wudinna CP Town Pitcairn HS MAN04 - 4/34 Tarcowie Pualco Range your signal by moving to higher ground. Cortlinye CR Whyalla Lilydale HS Witera Kulliparu Wudinna Port Germein Peterborough Conservation State Border Citizen Band Radio Services Baird Appila Park Oakvale HS Woolcunda HS CP Kyancutta Kimba BLF04 - 4/34 Wirrabara Yongala Nagaela HS • There are no UHF repeaters in the Simpson Desert. Travellers Bay Koongawa WAY Pandappa Quondong Secret Loch Loch Lilly HS Dog Fence Repeater Tower Map EYRE Rocks Napperby Cons Vale HS Oakbank Outstation intending to undertake this trip must take a Desert Parks Pass. Port Kenny HIL06 - 6/36 A1 Cowleds Caltowie Park Winnoch HS VLF3 - 6/36 Ironstone Hill Landing Laura HWY Terowie Pine Creek HS Faraway Hill HS Warramboo Cons Park Pastoral Boundaries Outback SA Venus Bay Cocata HWY Jamestown Danggali CP No. 24 Warnertown HS Braemar HS Waddikee Gladstone Whyte-Yarcowie Wilderness Ennisvale HS TENTH EDITION Hambidge Haggaton Murninnie Beach Woolamba HS Sturt Vale HS Limit of Unincorporated Area ConsPark B100 Wilderness Sheoak Willara HS Protection A NOTE FROM PASTORALISTS TOD Protection Hill CP Scotia Sanctuary Springwood HS Curdimurka R.S. Georgetown Collinsville HS - Australian Wildlife Railway; Siding Lake Newland Barwell Area B100 Pine Valley HS Area Conservation The Plug BRY08 - 8/38 Hallett Kia-Ora HS Conservancy Travelling into the Outback you should be aware that you are Mount Wedge Cons Range CP Clements Gap Caroona Creek Sealed Park Colton Park Eyre Darke Munyaroo Gulnare Belvedere HS Highways UP-TO-DATE ROAD CONDITIONS HOTLINE BIRDSEYE Cons Park Spalding CP Caroona HS Glenora HS Tarawi passing through pastoral lease land (except when you are in Peak Conservation HORROCKS Lock Mangalo Reserve Redhill Woolgangi HS Lords Nature Reserve VLD5 - 1/31 Murkaby HS Well HS Tarawi HS Unsealed Road Reports and Traffic Restrictions Kielpa HWY Danggali Con Res. parks and conservation reserves). Major Roads Bascombe Well Koomooloo HS Canopus HS Bramfield CLV02 - 2/32 Port Broughton BARRIER Elliston Conservation Middlecamp • Stay on designated secondary roads as you will be travelling www.dpti.sa.gov.au/OutbackRoads HWY Park Rudall Hills CP Canegrass HS Secondary Roads HWY Lucky Bay Burra Parcoola HS Hypurna HS Belmore HS Phone: 1300 361 033 Cowell Warwick HS through environmentally sensitive country Murdinga Cleve fer Hilltown Redcliff HS PAR02 - 2/32 Chowilla Peninsula ry r A32 Red Banks out Cons Park Glue Pot Reserve Regional Other Roadss Peachna Hincks e Reserve Hunting eld HS • Camping is not permitted without prior permission from Sheringa CP Snowtown Stanley Flat GOYDER Balah HS - Birds Australia Wilderness Verran Port Samson Well HS REN03 - 3/33 CHO07 - 7/37 leaseholders unless on a PAR that allows camping. 4WD Track Tooligie Protection Gibbon Blyth Area Bute Bunyung HS GPR01 - 1/31 Pine Camp HS Shannon Clare HWY If permission is granted please remember these are working No. 14 UHF CB RADIO USE AND ETIQUETTE CR Wharminda Arno Bay Wallaroo HWY Public Access Route (See Back Page) LINCOLN Kadina Riverland Biosphere Reserve Lake Victoria HS pastoral properties and the following points should be taken into • UHF (Ultra High Frequency) radio is still a very common form of public Karkoo Bungunnia HS Biosphere Reserve -Calperum Chowilla Regunyah HS CTR03 - 3/33 -Taylorville Game Town; Locality; Homestead Nantawarra Auburn Res consideration: communication in the Outback. The system is used by emergency services, the Moonta Morgan Cadell 4/34 Talgarry HS Mount Hope Kapinnie VKW06 - 6/36 Customs Yeelanna Port Neill Saddleworth House Lake

police and pastoralists – the latter for important daily station management and stock HWY • Camping is not permitted within one kilometre of a building or Visitor Information Centre, Public Toilets Balaklava Taylorville Store Victoria Clinton Pooginook Overland homestead or within 500 metres of a stock watering point mustering tasks. Ungarra Port CP Cons Park Murray Murray 1 Private 4WD Track Ref. No. (See Back Page) Clinton Port Riverton Corner River NP River Cummins Spencer Wakefield Waikerie Renmark • Channels 1 to 8 and 31 to 38 are repeater or duplex channels used for essential Gulf PORT Owen Eudunda Kingston on Murray Neds Corner HS • Do not disturb grazing animals or interfere with watering points Yallunda Lipson Paringa River Monash communications. Travellers and visitors should use them in emergency situations Flat Brookfield HWY 7/37 • Conserve native habitat by using liquid fuel or gas cookers and Coulta Tumby Bay Hamley Bridge Kapunda Cons Lyrup Maitland WAKEFIELD Park Moorook a STURT only. They communicate over greater distances using the repeaters on this map and er A20 HWY observe fire restrictions Mount Edillilie Point Pearce STURT Blanchetown Barm Berri if you have to use them you will be talking over a much greater distance than you Dutton Ardrossan Mallala A20 Murray Taparoo HS • Take your rubbish with you. Bay Wanilla Nuriootpa River think. In emergency situations only identify who you are, where you are and what is National Park Port Victoria HWY MAG08 - 8/38 NP Wangary Louth Bay Angaston UHF radio protocol: The pastoral properties in the Outback use wrong. Remember you can be heard by others: keep it short, succinct and CLEAN. Poonindie Conservation Park Bakara Loxton Coffin Bay Yorke Gawler CP channels 1 to 8 and 31 to 38 for essential communications. North Shields Gulf Tanunda • Visitors and travellers should only use the general use channels 11 to 30 Peninsula St Swan Reach These channels are repeater or duplex channels and travellers Vincent when talking from car to car. (Please note channels 22 & 23 can not be used – VLA5 - 1/31 Williamstown Mantung can use them in emergencies only. Travellers may safely speak Produced by Tulka Murray CP used by farmers only). Minlaton Port Vincent to each other on any channel between . Alawoona 11 and 30 VICTORIA Lobethal Murray-Sunset Stansbury Mannum VLF5 - 7/37 SOUTH AUSTRALIA National Park Billiatt Produced for Flinders Ranges and Outback South Australia by Carto Graphics, Cartographer - Stewart Adrain, © 2019 www.cartographics.com.au Wilderness Protection Yorketown Hahndorf Lowan Area Berrook HS Base Data: Carto Graphics, Register of Radio Communications Licences, National Parks SA, Department Environment and Water (SA), Australian Government Department of Health Edithburgh CP Warrenben Cons Pk Mt Murray Barker Bridge Karoonda 4WD TRACKS PUBLIC ACCESS ROUTES (PARs) THE FLINDERS RANGES

The Flinders Ranges have long been celebrated for their beauty PAR 1. Copper King Mine PAR 12. Old Peake Telegraph Station and variety of landscape. Beyond them are the great spaces of 1. Alpana Station 7. Caernarvon Track 12. Warraweena Public Access Route – 5km Public Access Route – 16km A P S the Outback. When travelling south to the Eyre Peninsula you Easily accessible via bitumen road approximately 17km south from This Route is approximately 95km south of Oodnadatta along the TRAVELLING ON PASTORAL Mt. Samuel Self-drive – 4-5hrs, 75km Self-drive – 6hrs, 55km “The Family Friendly Place” Sunset Hill 665 Self-drive – 1 hr, 14km experience spectacular coastline ranging from towering limestone Leigh Creek. Take the Beltana road and access via the Copper Mine. PROPERTY W P Caernarvon Track is the highest 4WD self-drive in the Flinders Ranges. Over 200 km of self drive tracks to suit all skill levels. or 110km north of William Creek. Camping is available Ss cliffs, sweeping surf beaches and sheltered coves. T H Ss Station Experience Tag-along – 5-6hrs, 70km (Min numbers apply) The track is located on The Bunkers Conservation Reserve in the Warraweena is the high country of the Northern Flinders Ranges. It has an Camping is available adjacent to the creek line at Ajax bore. in the creek line near the ruins complex. 4WD access only. • Leave gates as you find them. L The Mt Samuel track offers a challenging experience from Alpana Northern Flinders Ranges and takes you to the summit of Mount A trip combining all three – the ranges, vast outback landscapes The access track, though only a few kilometres long, is rough in outstanding rugged beauty, diverse landscapes and plenty of wildlife including • Do not disturb grazing animals or Echo Camp Homestead via Glass Gorge to Mt Samuel Lookout followed by a steep Caernarvon (921 metres), providing spectacular 360 degree views and rugged coastline – is one of the most memorable to be made places and a high clearance 4WD vehicle is recommended. PAR 13. Lake Eyre (Halligan Bay Point) endangered Yellow Footed Rock Wallaby. Scenic secluded campsites, interfere with watering points. Backtrack descent into Mt Buggery Gorge. Sunset Hill 665 rewards venturers of of the Flinders Ranges and far beyond. The Bunkers Conservation anywhere in Australia. Public Access Route – 62km 5 powered sites, homestead and shearer’s quarters accommodation, PAR 2. Lake Eyre (Level Post Bay via Muloorina) The start of this Route is approximately 7km southeast of William Creek • You will be crossing this moderate track with awe-inspiring views. The Station Experience Reserve is situated within the traditional lands of the public showers, laundry and toilets are available. Mt Gill Track (914m) One of Australia’s most scenic and wonderfully diverse regions, the Public Access Route – 51km on the Oodnadatta Track, but should not be attempted during summer environmentally sensitive country – A includes a visit to the original pine and pug cottage, Bald Range lookout, Aboriginal people. Established in 2001 by the Yellow Footed offers breathtaking views over , the Flinders Ranges and the Flinders Ranges are a must for any 4WD enthusiast. Its peaceful natural springs and river cascades. Travel wide gum-lined creeks and This access route can be traversed by 2 wheel drive vehicles if it has or if rain has fallen or is forecast for the area. Camping is allowed along stay on designated tracks. T O T Rock Wallaby Preservation Association (YFRWPA), the Bunkers Outback; this track requires some driver skills and experience and is rated and awe-inspiring landscape of rugged jag-edged mountains, river Bs T absorb breathtaking scenery as you travel west towards the ABC and been recently graded, however, during the summer and dry periods, the route or within 250m of it, but not within 500m of a stock watering G Rs Conservation Reserve borders the north eastern side of the Ikara- as one of the top 4WD experiences in SA.Climb Mt Hack, have a picnic red gum lined gorges and ever-changing colours both humble and • Conserve native habitat by a 4WD vehicle is recommended. It is recommended that visitors point or 1km of any station building. Once in the park camping is only N P Heysen Ranges. Camping and accommodation available. Flinders Ranges National Park and takes in some of the most rugged near a shady rockhole at Warrioota Gorge, explore the secrets and history inspire. Wildlife is abundant here, with , lizards, emus and using liquid fuel or gas stoves use the serviced camping site at the Frome Creek Waterhole near allowed where indicated near Halligan Point. Contact (08) 8648 4626 country of the Flinders Ranges, including Loves Mine Range, The of Sliding Rock Mine and Old Warraweena and follow the historic Copper wedge-tailed eagles a common sight. and observe fire restrictions. Muloorina Homestead, as there is no camping permitted at the lake. Stay on the track and do not attempt to drive onto the lake surface. [email protected] Bunkers Range and Mount Caernarvon. The Caernarvon Track provides Track to Blinman. Booking is essential, fees and conditions apply. • Take your rubbish with you. www.alpanastation.com drivers with breathtaking ascents and descents, scenic valleys, gorges The Outback has some of the greatest desert 4WD destinations The camping charge is donated to the Royal Flying Doctor Service. People have perished in this area after becoming bogged. This PAR is L C Contact (08) 8675 2770 in the world. The tracks here are your path to exploring permanent No other services are provided. Please ensure you have adequate closed 1 Dec-15 March. • Enjoy the experience and please and tree lined creeks while experiencing the diverse fauna, flora and [email protected] 2. Arden Hills geological features unique to the Flinders Ranges.The charter of the waterholes, historic sites and vast salt lakes. Follow the trails food and water for your trip and are equipped with a UHF radio act responsibly at all times. C K www.warraweena.com blazed by explorers, stockmen and Afghan camel drivers, the for contact with surrounding stations (channel 30, or channel 7 PAR 15. K1 (Warburton Crossing) Self-drive – 4hrs minimum YFRWPA is the protection of the Yellow Footed Rock Wallaby and to Overland Telegraph and the original Ghan Railway. repeater), or satellite phone in case of breakdown. Public Access Route – 80km 1 FLINDERS RANGES Full and half day tracks to suit all skill levels further protect the environment for future generations. All proceeds 13. Worumba Experience Track 1 Arden Hills is a challenging 3-4 hour adventure. Visitors will from the Caernarvon Track support the ongoing conservation programs Eyre Peninsula offers a diverse four-wheel drive experience This Route provides access to the start of Munga-Thirri–Simpson Desert Self-drive – 3-5hrs, 35km PAR 3. Nuccaleena Mine 12 Warraweena N enjoy some of the most scenic country in the Flinders. Experience associated with the YFRWPA. including towering sand dunes and beautiful beaches amidst Regional Reserve. A Desert Parks Pass is required: call (08) 8648 5328. A L The Worumba Experience is a scenic track wandering through rolling hill Public Access Route – 14km B spectacular views, exhilarating climbs and breathtaking descents. rugged limestone cliffs and abundant wild life. The Warburton Crossing itself is located approximately 10km from the 9 Contact [email protected] country that is filled with mallee and pine forest. There are panoramic views The track surface is rough and rocky in places. A 4WD vehicle with start of the route. Access is from the . W Track 2 Nathaltee is designed for all wheel drive and 4WD drivers who www.caernarvontrack.com of the Flinders Ranges going as far north as the Bunkers and south to Quorn’s In recent years extensive tracts of terrain have been opened for high clearance is essential. A camping area is provided near the site want a less challenging experience. This track starts 11km from Quorn Camping is available 250m either side of the route, however avoid areas P Cs P Devils Peak with in the middle. Take advantage of the photo 4WD exploration, adding to the variety of 4WD experiences on of the mine ruins. The Nuccaleena mine site has many open cut and takes about ½-1 hour to complete. The views are great and you will near stock watering points. Camping is prohibited within 500m of any 8. Escape to Carinya opportunities and stop for a picnic as you enjoy this interesting drive. Because offer. Many station properties have developed self-drive tracks, tag- mine areas and deep shafts. Please exercise extreme care when experience aspects of the Quorn district not seen until you go off road. stock watering point. N Self-drive – 2.5hrs (March-November only) of the numerous creek crossings, this is a dry weather track only. Experienced along routes, bush camping and accommodation to create a wide walking around the site. If you intend to access the underground 4,5 All Bookings Flinders Ranges Visitor Information Centre Quorn. Vehicles attempting to cross the Simpson Desert should be well 3km south east of Pekina, off Black Rock Road to get away from drivers will find the track more scenic than difficult and it should present no range of off-road experiences previously unavailable to recreational adit (horizontal shaft), please ensure you have a hard hat and torch P G equipped for remote areas with a satellite phone or HF radio with RFDS 3 Contact (08) 8620 0510 it all. Enjoy a unique experience of 4WD tracks through natural problems to all levels of driving experience. A second more difficult loop four-wheel drivers. The routes on these properties combine serious and do not go past the safety barrier. A HS () [email protected] frequencies. It is inadvisable to take a trailer or any towed vehicle into bushland. Explore rock formations, hidden gullies and a forest of has been added to the track for those who want to prolong the Worumba driving with seclusion and stunning views. www.flindersranges.com PAR 4. Artimore and the desert. Information on attempting a Simpson Desert Crossing can Yakkas, some estimated to be 600 years old. Drive to the ridge top Experience by one hour. While getting your track Information at you might In addition, Outback travellers can use Public Access Routes (PARs) PAR 5. Patawarta Gap be obtained from the Desert Parks information line (08) 8648 5328. SYMBOL LEGEND (770m) and experience the magnificent uninterrupted panoramic want to have a look at the Homestead landscape Art Gallery. in our rangeland and pastoral country. Each PAR is sign-posted with P B 3. Argadells views. There is plenty of wildlife to watch including mobs of Public Access Routes – 26km and 6km Please heed their advice. This PAR is closed 1 Dec-15 March. Low ratio Contact (08) 8648 4037 specific information regarding usage of the route, so please read Self-drive or guided kangaroos, eagles and kookaburras. Bush camping available. [email protected] These two routes are rough and should only be attempted by Alpana 1 Full and half day tracks to suit all skill levels the signs before traversing each PAR. PAR 16. Walkers Crossing High clearance Bookings are essential. www.worumba.com experienced 4WD operators with well-equipped high-clearance 4WD These challenging tracks half an hour north of Quorn provide access to Be aware that most PARs cross privately owned working pastoral vehicles. There are numerous creek crossings and washouts are Public Access Route – 226km Some 4WD experience Contact (08) 8658 6038 or 0427 700 009 Ts one of the highest points in the Flinders Ranges, . With properties. common along the length of these two tracks, as well as in the rest Accessible to 4WD vehicles only. This route can be closed for months necessary [email protected] 14. Upalinna Station Scenic 4WD Track spectacular views to Lake Torrens, Wilpena Pound, Port Augusta and Mt of the Flinders Ranges. after local heavy rains, or when the Cooper system comes down in Self-drive 1.5-2hrs If you are planning your first 4WD trip consider taking a IFs Rs Camping Remarkable, Argadells boasts numerous tracks of varying difficulty whether flood. Do not attempt this route if rains have fallen or are forecast for N P 9. Merna Mora Station Upalinna Scenic 4WD Track starts near Hucks Lookout (12km from 4WD course in your own vehicle before setting out. To access Patawarta Gap, take the turnoff heading north off the teetering on a ridge top or exploring wonderful gorges. The Mount Arden Artimore route, a few kilometres east of Moolooloo Homestead. the area; take heed of local information on track conditions. Accommodation Self-Drive – 3-5hrs, 4 tracks Wilpena Pound Resort) and heads around into the hills and valleys of 7 Caernarvon Track trip is an experience not to be missed and is guided by detailed maps and Camping is allowed within 50m of these routes but not within 500m The Walkers Crossing route can be reached from either the Birdsville A series of tracks located near the western escarpments of Wilpena Upalinna. An abundance of wildlife lives in the hills and creeks like eagles, signposts. Bush camping, caravan sites with power and accommodation of any stock watering point or within a kilometre of any station Track, or Innamincka. From the Birdsville Track, the turn off is 72km T Bs Caravan Pound which traverse Moralana Gorge and northern end of Elder emus, kangaroos and some of our Merino flock. The track winds back Cs Rs available. Mountain bike and numerous walking trails for your enjoyment. homestead or other building. There is a camping area near the north of the Clifton Hills Homestead turnoff or 122km south of Birdsville. W Range. A contrasting track through sandhills, swales and claypans around towards Wilpena pound offering spectacular views of the ranges P ½ day track Come and discover the Flinders’ best kept secret. Bookings essential. VISITOR INFORMATION Artimore Homestead ruins. Do not camp in creekbeds. From Innamincka access is via the 15 Mile track which forms part of 14 11 Skytrek Willow Springs to the great expanse of Lake Torrens gives a desert experience. including Wilpena, Chace Range and the Bunkers. Marvel at the geological Merna Mora Contact (08) 8648 6246 or 0407 718 598 the Walkers Crossing route. At the end of the 15 Mile Track, turn north Full day track Exhiliarating scenery, proximity of the Wilpena Pound ramparts and formations along the way. Take a break atop our “big hill” and enjoy the W Upalinna Station [email protected] Pick yourself up a Flinders Ranges & Outback Visitor Guide for PAR 6. Tallaringa unique specimens of native and unspoiled flora and fauna make views whilst sitting at the table – a great spot for lunch. Then wind back and take the turn off to the left approximately 8km on the track towards 9 Martins Well Rangeland Reserve www.argadells.com.au other handy information to assist you with your travels in the region. Public Access Route – 62km Gidgealpa. Look out for the fingerboard signs at most intersections. Fees apply these trips a must do. The tracks are exciting and will suit the novice down past our shearers quarters and woolshed before completing the The Tallaringa Route begins 44km west of Coober Pedy, adjacent 15 Camping is available in Innamincka Regional Reserve or along Cooper through to the experienced 4W driver. Some restrictions apply due to loop. Keys available from Upalinna Homestead. Upalinna Station Flinders FLINDERS RANGES AND OUTBACK SOUTH AUSTRALIA to Mabel Creek Station homestead and is marked by a detailed Mern Merna 4. Arkapena Scenic Adventure Creek. This PAR is closed 1 Dec-15 March. the sensitive nature of the environment and the degree of difficulty. Ranges Way via Hawker www.flindersoutback.com information shelter. 4 Self-drive – 3-4hrs 10 Contact (08) 8648 4717 Contact: (08) 8648 0184 1800 633 060 Arkapena 0 10 Arkapena Scenic Adventure provides a 3 hour All-Wheel drive or a The Tallaringa Route itself is approximately 62km long and provides PAR 17. Arckaringa Hills [email protected] [email protected] km 4½ hour genuine 4WD experience. Starting from Rawnsley Park, the Wadlata Outback Interpretive Centre access to the Tallaringa Conservation Park and the Anne Beadell Public Access Route – 2km www.mernamora.com.au www.upalinnastation.com.au 3 hour All-Wheel drive track heads toward the Chace Range, running 41 Flinders Terrace, Port . The highway is an overgrown and corrugated track heading Accessible from the Oodnadatta to Arckaringa track, take the turnoff LEGEND along the base of the range and under the gaze of the Captains Head Coober Pedy Visitor Information Centre west from Mabel Creek to Laverton in WA across the Great Victoria towards Arckaringa, approximately 50km from Oodnadatta. The route 10. Mern Merna Station 15. Martins Well Rangeland Reserve Hutchinson Street, Coober Pedy Desert, a total distance of 1296km with no services available. (790m). The track intersects numerous creekbeds that run off the is located approximately 10km from Arckaringa Homestead. The route Self Drive 4WD tracks 2-4hrs Wildlife/Fossils/Heritage – Uniquely Flinders R hills face, best completed in the morning for the views of Elder Range Flinders Ranges Visitor Information Centre Camping is not allowed on Mabel Creek Station – elsewhere it is turns off to the north from near a fence line grid. A two wheel drive Track 1: BURNETT 4WD TRACK – all skill levels. Discover the “The peaks of Viliwarunha” – GUIDED TOURS ONLY Railway Terrace, Quorn and Wilpena Pound. The additional 1½ hour 4WD section of the track allowed within 100m of the track. Take care with fire, particularly vehicle can be used on this track. However, if rain is forecast or is H R ( Rs s beautiful views overlooking Lake Torrens and surrounding area from An exciting new track that takes in all the splendour of the eastern slopes s s continues into the cypress pine country of the ABC Range and up to Hawker Visitor Information Centre after good seasons with abundant grass growth. threatening, it is advisable to leave the area, as any heavy rains will cut The Three Sisters. The track has steep descents and in climbing, and plains of the Flinders. Stunning uninterrupted views of the Bunkers Worumba s ) the nearby Prelinna Lookout. The colours of the red rocks of the ranges Cnr Wilpena and Cradock Road, Hawker If you are travelling on to Tallaringa Conservation Park you will the Oodnadatta – Coober Pedy track via Arckaringa for up to a week. and pullover stops to picnic or take photos. and eastern ranges to the west and the vast stretching floodplains of the require a Desert Parks Pass or overnight camping permit: call 13 PAR and brilliant blue skies are magnificent, as too the view of the nearby Port Pirie Tourism and Arts Centre No camping is allowed in this area. A camping area is provided at the Track 2: ELDER RANGE – Medium-Experience level. Drive our Wilpena creek towards Munda-Lake Frome to the east. Drive through 3 Mary Elie Street, Port Pirie 1800 816 078. If you are continuing further west to Laverton, Wilpena Pound, Chace and Ulowdna Ranges. Key hire from Rawnsley Arckaringa homestead. P 4WD Ts boundary along the foot hills of the Elder Range and dog fence, to classic Flinders geology and discover Ediacaran fossils, geodes, rare you will require a permit for the Maralinga Tjarutja Aboriginal Park Station. Roxby Downs Visitor Information Centre No. Fs A discover hidden valleys, rugged terrain and breath-taking views. minerals, natural springs, historical ruins, evidence of Aboriginal habitation 7 Richardson Place, Roxby Downs Land (phone 08 8625 2946, four to six weeks notice is required), PAR 18. Lake Cadibarrawirracanna C Contact (08) 8648 0700 Track 3: STOCK TRACK – easy. Discover the old Mern Merna School and loads of wildlife! The walking ascent to the peak of Viliwarunha- Steamtown Heritage Rail Centre Woomera Prohibited Area (phone 08 8674 3370) and the Unnamed Public Access Route – 6.5km Argadells [email protected] Reaphook Hill affords 360 degree views and the historical caern built A s I C www.rawnsleypark.com.au and quarters on the old Ghan railway line. 1 Telford Ave, Peterborough Conservation Park (phone 08 8625 3144). Access is from the Coober Pedy to William Creek road, approximately 3 circa 1858. Learn how MWRR is transitioning from pastoralism into Wilpena Pound Visitor Information Centre 88km east of Coober Pedy, or 77km from William Creek. Camping is CONTACT Jon 0418 859 488 or Adam (08) 8648 4886 Arden Hills conservation! Guided tours only. Wilpena Pound Resort PAR 7. Curdimurka and 5. Arkaroola [email protected] permitted at the end of this route – by a saline creekline that feeds into www.mernmernastation.com.au PAR 14. Strangways Springs 2 Echo Camp Backtrack Contact (08) 8648 4830 Woomera Heritage Centre the Lake from the south. Please bring your own firewood or use a fuel [email protected] Dewrang Avenue, Woomera Public Access Routes – 1km and 2.5km stove and note that the water in the creek is too salty to drink. Self-drive or Guided – 4hrs, 42km www.martinswellrr.com Informal camping is allowed at the terminus of the Curdimurka 11. Skytrek Do not attempt to drive further north or onto the lake shore or the 6 Home to the most rugged chain of mountains in the Flinders, this trail EYRE PENINSULA route, however, please bring your own firewood or use fuel stoves. Self-drive or join a tour – 7hrs, 80km lake itself – this country is very soft and easily damaged; it is also Bendleby Ranges has a number of steep sections that require experienced 4WD skills. www.exploreeyrepeninsula.com.au Camping is not permitted at the Strangways Springs Ruins. Skytrek, on Willow Springs Station, is one of the most exciting and treacherous for vehicles and walking for help from this locality would be After negotiating the exciting start, the rocky twisting track climbs (08) 8625 3343 Ensure you have sufficient food and water supplies and reliable Map Area panoramic drives in the Flinders Ranges, offering diverse landscapes life-threatening in hot weather. and drops past mountains covered in red and orange scree-slopes. communication (satellite phone or HF radio with RFDS frequencies) C SOUTH AUSTRALIA to those who travel it. This track consists of a series of station Ceduna Visitor Information Centre P As Follow the beautiful red gum-lined Arkaroola Creek to several delightful roads, fence lines and a fire break. A four wheel driver’s delight, Poynton Street, Ceduna if travelling the Oodnadatta Track, particularly during the warmer PAR 19. Algebuckina Bridge and Waterhole J waterholes and the spectacular 200m-deep Bararrana Gorge. The trail months (November to March). Skytrek’s many interesting features include country, an old Whyalla Visitor Information Centre Public Access Route – 500m to the bridge and S N offers glimpses of native wildlife and views overlooking the glistening station hut, Aboriginal chippings, rugged rocky gorges, plentiful Lincoln Highway, Whyalla 1.5km to waterhole & campsite white Lake Frome. This self-drive tour is Advanced Ecotourism PAR 8. Pedirka wildlife, ochre cliffs, majestic river red gum-lined creeks, groves of Port Lincoln Visitor Information Centre The Algebuckina Bridge is highly visible and easily reached from off the accredited. Public Access Route – 43km native pines and a panoramic view of Wilpena Pound. Adelaide Place, Port Lincoln Oodnadatta Track. Do not attempt to travel when the track is wet. Stay The Pedirka Route starts at the terminus of the existing public road Contact (08) 8648 4848 Elliston Visitor Information Centre within the safety barriers when visiting the Bridge itself. [email protected] Contact (08) 8648 0016 at Hamilton Station and traverses downstream and along the north W [email protected] 6 Memorial Drive, Elliston A campsite has been established on the east side of the Oodnadatta www.arkaroola.com.au bank of the Hamilton Creek, crossing the old Ghan line at Pedirka Map Area www.skytrekwillowsprings.com.au siding. It is often used as the preferred route to the Rig Road or Track approx 1.5km from the bridge and camping is restricted to this DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT AND WATER SOUTH AUSTRALIA French Line in the Munga-Thirri–Simpson Desert Regional Reserve area. Do not use local firewood and please remove all rubbish and bury 6. Bendleby Ranges Desert Parks Pass: (08) 8648 5328 O via Purni Bore. It is approximately 80km from Hamilton Station to human waste well away from the waterhole. Self-drive – 2 full day experiences www.environment.sa.gov.au R The Bendleby Ranges, 3½ hours from Adelaide (50km north-east of Dalhousie Springs. A Desert Parks Pass is required to enter Witjira N P PAR 22. Goog’s Track B R National Park and the Munga-Thirri–Simpson Desert Regional Orroroo), offer a wide variety of 4WD tracks ranging from easy to Public Access Route – 230kms Ceduna-Tarcoola P challenging. The treks take in the local scenery with some magnificent Disclaimer: All information contained in the publication is correct at the time of printing. Reserve: call (08) 8648 5328. s Please note all UHF radio markings are indicative of transmit zones only. 350km Ceduna-Glendambo 4WD vehicles properly equipped for outback travel are needed Carinya views towards Wilpena Pound, Lake Frome and Walloway Plains.Try All advertisements are accepted on the basis that their contents are true and accurate and Recommended for experienced Outback travellers with a well-equipped that they are in no way misleading or otherwise contrary to the Trade Practices Act 1974, or when accessing Witjira via this route as deep sand drifts, washouts out your vehicle on our training track before tackling some of the more the Fair Trading Act (SA). FROSAT do not accept any liability to any person claiming they have 4WD vehicle. With more than 360 sand dunes, the easiest way to tackle 8 P challenging tracks, such as Billy Goat Ridge. If you prefer easier driving, been misled or deceived by any material published herein. and rough rocky stretches are common. There is limited sight this track is in a south to north direction. The sand ridges range up to Outback Area distance in some areas so please travel slowly and carry a flag and T B H we have a variety of tracks where you travel amongst pines and gums, 25m high and it is important to watch for oncoming vehicles; everyone P G W T See map over for pole for visibility over dune crests. This track, like other roads in the PAR locations or in the more rocky mallee and porcupine country. travelling south to north reduces the chance of a head-on collision on SOUTH AUSTRALIA region, can be rendered impassable by heavy rainfalls for weeks at a Contact (08) 8658 9064 the crests. time. Do not attempt to travel to Dalhousie Springs and the Simpson T Js [email protected] Desert if significant rain is forecast or has fallen in the area. To access the track, take the Kananbi Road north from Ceduna. The T P P A T L A www.bendlebyranges.com.au A camp ground has been established at Hamilton Homestead with actual PAR runs for 22km from the northern edge of the Yellabinna a range of camping facilities available. Avoid camping in Stevenson Regional Reserve, through Kychering Pastoral Lease (Wilgena) to the Creek as it is easy to bog vehicles in the deep sand of the main river Transcontinental Rail line. Stay on the defined tracks and do not detour to any lake surfaces. Conditions are generally good, however reduce channels. IMPORTANT – The maps which appear in this Guide are intended largely for orientation and not navigation. More detailed information, tyre pressures to avoid track damage. including comprehensive maps and tour books are available from commercial map providers and local tourist information centres. PAR 9. Warraweena Camping is available throughout the Yellabinna Regional Reserve and Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park Photo: South Australian Tourism Commission Public Access Route – 22km there’s a great shady campsite near Goog’s Lake with some interesting A high clearance 4WD vehicle is needed on the Warraweena Route side trips. Further north, Mount Finke also offers camping and views over DISCOVER as the track has many steep creek crossings, with areas of the the dunes. Campfires are not allowed during the fire ban season from track surface comprising large rocks and areas where the soils have November to April; use gas barbeques, except on total fire ban days. THE OUTBACK become eroded and gullied. Warraweena is a private conservation Bush camping requires a permit, available from DEH’s Ceduna office, the 16. Lincoln National Park 17. park and a fee is payable to access any area of the property from T T WITH Ceduna Tourist Information Centre or by phone (08) 8625 3144. C P this or other tracks. No fee applies if you are only staying on the Sleaford – Wanna Dunes 50km west of Port Lincoln and 2km west of Coffin Bay township A DESERT This is a very remote area – ensure you are self-sufficient with adequate EYRE PENINSULA Public Access Route 18km – 3hrs return Point Sir Isaac – Public Access Route – 50km – allow 6 hrs return PAR. Please call at homestead before traversing the PAR. Camping Map Area G T water, food, fuel and medical supplies. Also ensure your vehicle has Massive wind-sculptured dunes, pounding surf and limestone cliffs A remote area accessible only to 4WD vehicles. The tracks are two- PARKS PASS is not allowed along this track. Serviced camping areas are provided K R spares and reliable communications (satellite phone or HF radio with SOUTH AUSTRALIA Ds away from the track, however a fee is required and bookings are characterise the breathtaking coastline. The track is way access, take care on track crests and bends. Tracks are soft sand A Desert Parks Pass essential. Please enquire at the homestead. RFDS frequencies). To communicate with surrounding stations, use UHF 4WD only – use caution, as it is narrow, with two-way traffic. A and may bog vehicles. The track also runs for several kilometres along is your passport to channel 18. W marked 4WD trail follows the south of the park from Sleaford to Seven Mile Beach, where, should you get stuck, you face the distinct There is no public access beyond the Narrina Station boundary fence South Australia’s Googs Track Wanna, much of the trail traverses a huge mobile sand dune system, possibility of watching your car disappear under the next high . without prior permission from Narrina station. Contact National Parks Ceduna (08) 8625 3144 breathtaking L limestone pavements and a variety of vegetation types. Seabirds are abundant. Be aware of oystercatchers, dotterels and Contact (08) 8675 2770 arid landscapes PAR 23. Nonning G To protect the fragile coastal vegetation, follow the route markers and many other species that frequent and nest on beaches. There are by 4WD. [email protected] www.warraweena.com Public Access Route – 55km T drive only on mobile sand dunes. designated camping areas within the Coffin Bay National Park. Visitors P This track is only suitable for 4WDs and links a popular route from the G Visitors entering from Sleaford: please obtain your day and camping travelling to Point Sir Isaac: please obtain your day and camping pass The pass allows entry into the following eight parks and Map Area C Rs PAR 10. Lake Gairdner National Park Gawler Ranges Mail Road to Kimba in the south. From Nonning to pass at the main park entrance before commencing your trip. at the main park entrance before commencing your trip. covers camping (where permitted). When you purchase SOUTH AUSTRALIA N P 10 Kimba is approximately 85kms, with the PAR crossing through a working a Desert Parks Pass you will receive a handbook with Public Access Route – 2.5km To download a Lincoln National Park map To download a Coffin Bay National Park map Map Area pastoral lease for 55kms in the southern Gawler Ranges region. W information on the parks, safety instructions for outback A short track off the Kingoonya to Road, about 25km 18 www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/Find_a_Park/Browse_by_region/Eyre_Peninsula/Lincoln_ www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks/Find_a_Park/Browse_by_region/Eyre_Peninsula/Coffin_ SOUTH AUSTRALIA Bay_National_Park driving, vehicle supply checklists, wildlife information and north of the Pondanna out station ruins (Yardea Station turnoff). The northern turn-off is 72kms north west of Iron Knob, about 1km past P As National_Park A natural camping area is provided – watch out for signs. No the Nonning Homestead. To access the track from Kimba, travel 8kms 11 detailed maps. S B 23 along the Buckleboo Road to Drekumi Road, then north for 20kms. 18. Mt Ive Station • facilities are available, so please keep the area tidy and keep fires I K • Munga-Thirri–Simpson Desert Regional Reserve and small to conserve wood supplies. Camping is permitted within 250 metres of the track but not within 500 Half day track, Full day track, Fees apply Do not attempt to drive on the lake surface; apart from the metres of a stock watering point or within 1km of a building. W Self Drive (mud maps) or Tag-along Conservation Park (closed 1 Dec-15 March) W significant risk of bogging, vehicle tracks will spoil the natural (with prior arrangement) • Wabma Kadarbu Mound Springs Conservation Park Please respect any stock or infrastructure that you may encounter Outback Area P K T P P A • Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre National Park appearance of this unique area. along the route. See map over for K Mt Ive is a family owned situated 200km west of PAR locations Pt Augusta in the Heart of the Gawler Ranges. The wild unspoilt • Tallaringa Conservation Park This is a remote area – ensure you are self-sufficient with adequate SOUTH AUSTRALIA EYRE PENINSULA Map PARArea 11. Gawler Ranges National Park 24 environment of Mt Ive Station is what attracts visitors to this • Innamincka Regional Reserve water, food, fuel and medical supplies. Also ensure your vehicle has Es L SOUTHPublic AUSTRALIA Access Route – 20km (Park Boundary) working sheep property in the Gawler Ranges, the warm welcome • Malkumba-Coongie Lakes National Park spares and reliable communications (satellite phone or HF radio with C 27km (Paney Homestead) C and hospitality is what keeps them coming back! Follow mud maps The pass is valid for 12 months and is issued on a per RFDS frequencies). This track provides access to Gawler Ranges National Park from to rugged outback scenery in this vast ancient landscape. Enjoy vehicle basis. 0 150 Kimba, or the Gawler Ranges road via Yardea. The turn off is about stunning panoramic views as you are taken past organ pipe rock PAR 24. Secret Rocks km FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: 60km from Kimba and 15km north of Buckleboo Station homestead. formations, wombat holes, bird watching sites, wildflowers and the Desert Parks Pass (08) 8648 5328 Public Access Route – LEGEND Cs Camping is available at Paney Homestead in the National Park. stunning unique beauty of Lake Gairdner. With a range of station www.environment.sa.gov.au/parks 44km south east of Kimba on the main road to Whyalla – allow 3 hours Please do not camp along this access route to the park. R return. Explorer named the area Refuge Rocks after Coffin Bay T B accommodation and camping to suit all tastes you are invited to Please remember, that although beautiful, the desert is R National Park camping there in September 1840 and finding it offered respite from the enjoy the real outback experience that Mt Ive has to offer. Pet friendly. a harsh and unforgiving environment for the unprepared Outback Area trying conditions his party was experiencing. Now commemorated with PAR Contact: Mt Ive Station (08) 8648 1817 traveller. Familiarising yourself with the detailed safety and See map over for 17 C PAR locations a monument and known by the locals as Secret Rocks, the spot offers P L [email protected] trip-planning information in your Desert Parks handbook SOUTH AUSTRALIA P 4WD Ts B a picnic area next to the rocks with nearby walking trails. There are www.mtive.com.au before you leave is the first step to ensure you’ll get the No. Fs A C B Lincoln National Park N P 16 most out of your desert adventure. designated camping areas with visitors reminded to take their rubbish L with them. A s I C N P

Lincoln National Park Photo: Karen English