How much fuel does a Madigan Line take?
Total distance: Alice Springs to Birdsville = 815km. Days travelled: 7. Fuel used: 170 litres (diesel)
Where does the Madigan Line start?
Old Andado Station
The Madigan Line runs from north east of Old Andado Station then east across to Adria Downs Station before turning south down to the QAA Line. From there it is east to Birdsville via Big Red. CAMPING: Most of the Madigan Camps have cleared space for camping. The best spots are wherever there is a stand of Gidgee Trees.
How long does it take to cross the Madigan Line?
Denis Bartell drove the Madigan Line in 1979, when the northern Simpson was completely untracked. The going was a lot tougher than today and took a hard-pushed seven days to cross the desert. Now it’s an easy five-day run.
How long is the French Line Simpson Desert?
Simpson Desert French Line
| Start | |
|---|---|
| Distance | 438.61 km |
| Minimum Days | 3 |
| Average Speed | 33.85 km/hr |
| Travel Time | 12 hrs 57 mins |
How long is the Hay River track?
Essential information
| Grading | Low range and high ground clearance |
|---|---|
| Time | Four days |
| Distance | 620km, Birdsville to Jervois Station |
| Longest drive without fuel | 620km |
| Facilities | Birdsville, Jervois Station |
What permits are required to cross the Simpson Desert?
Necessary Information Camping permits are required for Munga-Thirri (Simpson Desert) National Park, while a Desert Parks Pass is required for entry and camping in the Simpson Desert Conservation Park and Regional Reserve, as well as for camping at Purni Bore in Witjira National Park.
Is the Oodnadatta Track sealed?
The Oodnadatta Track is an unsealed 617 km (383 mi) outback road in the Australian state of South Australia passing from Marree in the south-east to Marla in the north-west via Oodnadatta.
Can you tow a camper trailer across the Simpson Desert?
It is recommended by National Parks that you do not tow trailers across the Simpson Desert, but it is not banned at the time of writing this post. It is not advised to tow as it can cause a large amount of track damage as well as delays for other travellers.
Does Victoria have a desert?
The Great Victoria Desert (GVD) is the largest of Australia’s deserts, stretching from eastern Western Australia across the western half of South Australia. It is an active sand-ridge desert, consisting of many low and frequently jumbled sand-dunes, with playa lakes bordered by lunettes (crescent-shaped dunes).
What country is the Namib Desert in?
Namibia
Africa: Namibia. This extremely arid ecoregion comprises shifting sand dunes, gravel plains and rugged mountains. The world’s oldest desert, the Namib Desert has existed for at least 55 million years, completely devoid of surface water but bisected by several dry riverbeds.
Can you take a camper trailer on the Hay River track?
A permit is required to drive along the Hay River Track; contact Jol Fleming (08) 8952 3359. We had two D-Max manual-transmission models – one Double Cab pulling a GT Camper and the other a Space Cab tray-back with a Carry Me Camper clamped on – and an automatic-transmission Double Cab pulling a Cub Kamparoo Brumby.