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             <title>Nullarbor Plain</title>
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The vast Nullarbor Plain is the world's largest limestone karst landscape. It's a worthy drive, and a long one. Along the way there is much to see such as the spectacular Bunda Cliffs and Nullarbor Caves. While well travelled, there are sections both good and rough where limestone can play havoc. Avoid all travel after rain.   Best travelled: March to October Start and finish point: Kalgoorlie - Glendambo Total distance: 1400km Approx time to cover: At least 4 to 5 days Longest distance between fuel supplies: Forrest to Glendambo (761km) Availability of other supplies: Kalgoorlie, Forrest, Glendambo Rating: Easy...
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             <pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2010 17:43:09 GMT</pubDate>
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             <title>Sandy Blight Junction Road</title>
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Rating: Medium    The Sandy Blight Junction road is a remote and adventurous 4WD track connecting the Great Central and Gary Junction roads. Along the picturesque drive, you can visit Australia’s most remote weather station referred to by locals as Giles Weather Station. At the station, you can watch the release of a weather balloon however this must be arranged before arrival. This fantastic track offers drivers the chance to experience the ever changing Australian landscape, from Dessert Oakes to Mulga scrub to open Spinifex plains. It is said that once you have visited this track,...
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             <pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:52:36 GMT</pubDate>
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             <title>Telegraph Road</title>
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This is a drive for the experienced off-roader only. Caravans should not be considered. At Split Rock, see Aboriginal Quinkin art; detour into Lakefield NP is a must. Call in at Mustgrave and Moreton on the banks of the Wenlock River. Take the ferry over the swiftly running Jardine River.    - Best Travelled: April to October    - Start Finish point: Lakeland - Cape York    - Total Distance: 743km    - Approx time to cover: 5 days    - Longest distance between fuel supplies: Arhcer River to Bramwell Junction (162km)...
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             <link>http://www.4wd4life.com.au:80/tracks4wd/1c00mxspTelegraph_Road_</link>
             <pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2010 11:58:44 GMT</pubDate>
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             <title>Binns Track</title>
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This epic journey starts at Mt. Dare and finishes at Timber Creek, just outside Gregory NP. It entails four distinct sections: the Northern Simpson Desert, East MacDonnell Ranges, the Barkly Region and Gregory NP. Before departing check access into Gregory NP, as it is prone to seasonal closure from December to May.  Best travelled: June to October Start & finish points: Mt. Dare - Timber Creek Total distance: 2191km Approx time to cover: 10 days Longest distance between fuel supplies: Mt. Dare to Santa Teresa (344km.) Availibility of other supplies: Mt. Dare, Santa Teresa, Alice Springs, Ross River, The...
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             <link>http://www.4wd4life.com.au:80/tracks4wd/j2tpmsjbBinns_Track_</link>
             <pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2010 14:42:12 GMT</pubDate>
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             <title>Rudall River NP:</title>
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At 1,283,706 hectares, Rudall River National Park is the largest National Park in Western Australia and one of the Largest in the world. This park is extremely remote and conditions are rough. There are no facilities at all, including signage or ranger services.  ·         Best travelled: May to August.  ·         Start and Finish point: Park Entrance.  ·         Total distance: N/A  ·         Approx time to cover:  Allow 3 days from Perth to reach the park.  ·         Longest distance between fuel supplies: Newman and Marble Bar.  ·         Availability of other supplies: Newman 260km and Marble Bar...
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             <pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:13:28 GMT</pubDate>
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             <title>What a race! Certainly a gruelling track!</title>
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Finke Desert Race   Geoff Pickering has returned to the Australian Off Road Championship with a resounding victory in the 4x4 Production Class driving his V6 Mitsubishi Pajero on the gruelling Tattersalls Finke Desert Race, his ninth straight victory on the toughest desert race this country has to offer.   After a forced sabbatical last season with a back problem that required surgery, the former Australian champion was determined to return with vengeance having let the overall to Clayton Chapman. “We only did two events in the middle of last year and they were the really tough ones, The Finke...
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             <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:46:24 GMT</pubDate>
             <lastBuildDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:59:08 GMT</lastBuildDate>
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             <title>Sandover Highway</title>
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Sandover Highway     The highway is a well-formed track with common bulldust hazards and black-soil plains that becomes a quagmire after rain. Allow extra time and extra fuel to explore Davenport Range NP- a scenic drive (with a great 4X4- only option, the Frew River Loop Track) with shady campsites alongside some tranquil waterholes.   ·         Best travelled: April to September. ·         Start and Finish point: Plenty Highway – NT/QLD border. ·         Total distance: 561km. ·         Approx time to cover: 3 days. ·         Longest distance between fuel supplies: Alparra to Alpurrurulam (392km). ·         Availability of other supplies: Urapuntja, Alparra...
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             <link>http://www.4wd4life.com.au:80/tracks4wd/Sandover_Highway</link>
             <pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:01:22 GMT</pubDate>
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             <title>Connie Sue Highway</title>
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Connie Sue Highway     Constructed by Len Beadell in the late 1960s and named after his daughter. It is a mix of desert sand, rocky and corrugated ironstone sections and washouts. The crossing of limestone ridges can cause sidewall damage to tyres and where the track traverses private property it may be chopped up from cattle, following rainy periods. There are no facilities for travellers.   ·         Best travelled: April to September. ·         Start and finish points: Rawlinna- Warburton. ·         Total distance: 650km ·         Approx time to cover: 4 days. ·         Longest distance between fuel supplies: Kalgoorlie to Warburton...
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             <link>http://www.4wd4life.com.au:80/tracks4wd/Connie_Sue_Highway</link>
             <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:34:43 GMT</pubDate>
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             <title>Oodnadatta Track</title>
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Oodnadatta Track:     Full of history, the colourful outback and the characters that call it home, this famous track is today a fairly well graded gravel road. The track is formed from natural earth and there are numerous corrugations, potholes, loose stones, sand patches and bulldust. While there are springs along the way the water from most is undrinkable so you need to carry your own. ·         Best travelled: March to October. ·         Start and Finish point: Marla – Marree. ·         Total distance: 618km ·         Approx time to cover: 2 days ·         Longest distance between fuel supplies: Marla to...
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             <link>http://www.4wd4life.com.au:80/tracks4wd/Oodnadatta_Track</link>
             <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:34:40 GMT</pubDate>
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             <title>Anne Beadell Highway</title>
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Anne Beadell Highway:   One of Len Beadell’s most famous tracks; camping is permitted within 50 - 100m of the road unless signed otherwise. Sections pass through private property and Aboriginal lands, which require permits. Take adequate supplies of water to cover the entire trip. ·         Best travelled: May to September. ·         Start and finish points: Coober Pedy – Laverton ·         Total distance: 1338km ·         Approx time to cover: Give yourself at least 5 days. Eight days will allow for an easier drive for both you and your vehicle. ·         Longest distance between fuel supplies: From Coober Pedy to the...
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             <pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:13:41 GMT</pubDate>
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             <title>Tanami Road</title>
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Tanami Road (Halls Creek-Alice Springs)   The Tanami is a relatively safe introductory drive to remote outback travel as the route is well serviced with fuel stops, emergency help and facilities close at hand. There are a few camping sites but all camping is prohibited in the Tanami Desert Wildlife reserve. ·         Best travelled: March to October. ·         Start and Finish point: Halls Creek – Alice Spring. ·         Total distance: 1055km. ·         Approx time to cover: 2 days. ·         Longest distance between fuel supplies: Yuendumu to Rabbit Flat (314km). (note: Rabbit Flat opening hours are sporadic), then its 597km to...
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             <link>http://www.4wd4life.com.au:80/tracks4wd/Tanami_Road</link>
             <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:53:40 GMT</pubDate>
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             <title>Goog's Track</title>
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Googs Track   A track built by John ‘Goog’ Denton (1973-76). The single vehicle track runs south-north and traverses a variety of landscapes, featuring plenty of wildlife and excellent scenery. There are no supplies along the route. ·         Best travelled: April to September. ·         Start and Finish point: Ceduna – Malbooma. ·         Total distance: 188km. ·         Approx time to cover: 2 days. ·         Longest distance between fuel supplies: Ceduna to Glendambo (350km). ·         Availability of other supplies: None. ·         Rating: Medium to hard. ·         Permits required and contacts: NPWS at Ceduna: phone 1800 816 078   With thanks to 4x4...
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             <link>http://www.4wd4life.com.au:80/tracks4wd/Googs_Track</link>
             <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:08:06 GMT</pubDate>
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             <title>Talawana Track</title>
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Talawana Track (Newman-Windy Corner)   The Talawana Track connects Newman and the vast Pilbara Region with the middle of the Canning Stock Route, and then continues south to meet the Gary Highway at Windy Corner. Supplies are very limited and facilities along the track are nil. It is often closed after rain. ·         Best travelled: April – September. ·         Start and Finish point: Newman – Windy Corner. ·         Total distance: 649km. ·         Approx time to cover: 2 days. ·         Longest distance between fuel supplies: Newman to Well 23 (413km). ·         Availability of other supplies: Newman, Well 23 (fuel only), Jigalong...
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             <link>http://www.4wd4life.com.au:80/tracks4wd/Talawana_Track</link>
             <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:28:04 GMT</pubDate>
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             <title>Canning Stock Route</title>
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Canning Stock Route:   The Canning Stock Route is one of the most remote and isolated 4X4 tracks in the world, not a trip for the inexperienced; be well prepared with fuel, food, vehicle repair equipment and spare parts. Rainfall is erratic: you will never experience this route the same way twice, access is totally weather dependant. ·         Best travelled: April to September. ·         Start and finish points: Wiluna- Billiluna. ·         Total distance: 1619km ·         Approx time to cover: 3 days plus. ·         Longest distance between fuel supplies: Wiluna to Well 23 Fuel dump (707km). ·         Availability of other supplies:...
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             <link>http://www.4wd4life.com.au:80/tracks4wd/p4yumeolCanning_Stock_Route_</link>
             <pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 15:50:05 GMT</pubDate>
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             <title>Plenty Highway</title>
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Plenty Highway:  The Plenty Highway traverses an almost completely flat, sandy terrain speckled by Spinifex and Mitchell grass. If the rains have fallen, it can be a glorious sight with colourful wildflowers lining the roadside.  It is a dry weather road only and not recommended for trailers.   ·         Best travelled: March to October.  ·         Start and Finish point: Alice Springs – Boulia.  ·         Total distance: 811km.  ·         Approx time to cover: 3 days.  ·         Longest distance between fuel supplies: Tobermorey Station to Boulia (249km). Cape Crawford.  ·         Availability of other supplies:...
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             <link>http://www.4wd4life.com.au:80/tracks4wd/tc2a25igPlenty_Highway_</link>
             <pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 17:11:38 GMT</pubDate>
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             <title>Great Central Road</title>
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This is the main route linking Western Australia and the Red Centre. It is a track well travelled by all forms of vehicles. Though graded often it still remains a sandy track weaving through remote yet spectacular desert country.   Trailers and caravans may be towed, though conditions vary (check first). You will pass through Aboriginal communities where it is required to hold a valid transit permit. There are very few facilities.  ·         Best travelled: April to September.  ·         Start and Finish point: Laverton - Yulara.  ·         Total distance: 1126km.  ·         Approx time to cover:...
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             <link>http://www.4wd4life.com.au:80/tracks4wd/k1pfgnldGreat_Central_Road_</link>
             <pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 17:21:52 GMT</pubDate>
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             <title>Cameron Corner and Sturt National Park</title>
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Sturt NP has an immense diversity of landscapes: The sandy dunes of the Strezelecki Desert, ancient eroded mesas of the Grey Ranges, gorges, purple gibber plains and Mt King, commonly referred to as the Jump-Ups. The roads are usually well formed with corrugated and bulldust patches. Rain causes closures and slippery conditions. Towing a caravan is only recommended for experienced off-road drivers.    ·         Best travelled: April to October.  ·         Start and finish points: Tibooburra – Cameron Corner.  ·         Total distance: 140km  ·         Approx time to cover: 1-2 days  ·         Longest distance between fuel...
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             <pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 06:30:53 GMT</pubDate>
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             <title>Birdsville Track</title>
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Established during the 1880s as a drover’s route, and made famous by Tom Kruse, the legendary Birdsville Track mailman, it is now one of the iconic Aussie outback drives. The gibbers often take their toll on tyres. It’s advisable to run on lower tyre pressures and take the corners at a slow speed to keep traction. The track is heavily trafficked during peak season.       ·         Best travelled: April to September.  ·         Start and finish points: Birdsville – Marree.  ·         Total distance: 521km  ·         Approx time to cover: Allow 2-3 days....
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             <pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:39:04 GMT</pubDate>
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             <title>Gunbarrel Highway</title>
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Wash-outs, rough corrugations, sand, stone and floodplains are typical elements of the terrain to be covered on the Gunbarrel. Be prepared: carry all water, spares and food. Conditions vary depending on weather, traffic volume and how long since a grader has passed. Trailers suffer on this track. Caravans are not advised.     ·         Best travelled: April to October.  ·         Start and Finish point: Wiluna – Warburton.  ·         Total distance: 826km.  ·         Approx time to cover: 2 to 3 days.  ·         Longest distance between fuel supplies: Carnegie to Warburton (485).  ·         Availability...
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             <link>http://www.4wd4life.com.au:80/tracks4wd/Gunbarrel_Highway</link>
             <pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:48:20 GMT</pubDate>
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             <title>Gary Junction Road/Telfer Mine Road</title>
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The Gary Junction Road/Telfer Mine Road links Alice Springs to many Aborigional communities in the western Northern Territory and eastern Western Australia. The road is usually well graded, smooth gravel with access either via the Tanami Track, north west of Alice Springs or through the McDonnell Ranges. This is a very easy scenic drive.         ·         Best travelled: April- September.  ·         Start and finish points: Marble Bar- Alice Springs.  ·         Total distance: 1653km.  ·         Approx time to cover: At least 2 days.  ·         Longest distance between fuel supplies: Kunawarritji to Mount...
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             <pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:50:17 GMT</pubDate>
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