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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.
Where does the Madigan line start and finish?
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 is the Hay River track?
The Hay River Track map above outlines our journey, it runs for 350km from the Plenty Highway near Jervois Station to Poeppels Corner in the Simpson Desert. Jervois Station is approximately 300km from Alice Springs, and Poeppels Corner is about 170km from Birdsville.
Where does the Oodnadatta track start and finish?
The Oodnadatta Track begins at Marree in South Australia and travels roughly northwest for 620 kilometres through the tiny town of Oodnadatta before looping back to the Stuart Highway at Marla.
Is the Hay River Track Open 2021?
The Hay River Track and Batton Hill Bush Camp is currently closed pending negotiations with the Traditional Owners.
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.
Do you need a 4WD for the Oodnadatta Track?
The Oodnadatta Track begins at Marree in South Australia and travels roughly northwest for 620 kilometres through the tiny town of Oodnadatta before looping back to the Stuart Highway at Marla. Although we’ve seen people travelling the track in ordinary vehicles, we really do recommend that you take a 4WD.
Is the Simpson Desert closed?
Munga-Thirri–Simpson Desert National Park is closed annually between 1 December and 15 March. This closure is to ensure public safety as temperatures can exceed 50 degrees. A breakdown during this time could be fatal.
Can you take a motorhome on the Oodnadatta Track?
The Oodnadatta Track is a good grade, gravel road that is open ALL year round and is suitable for offroad campers and caravans (with care).
Is Oodnadatta worth visiting?
Why You Should Go. Although the word ‘Oodnadatta’ sounds remote, tough and dangerous, the Track is actually one of the easiest outback tracks to drive. In our opinion, it’s the best introduction to remote area driving (and bush camping) in the entire outback – which is one BIG reason why you should go.
How long does it take to cross the Madigan Line?
The Madigan Line. Written By ~ John Greig. Participants ~ TLCC Members. Duration ~ 14 days. Destination ~ Along the Madigan Line to Birdsville. A Madigan Line crossing is not a trip to be taken lightly; there is no made track. The “Hema” Simpson Desert map makes the sober observation that: “This is a cross-country route with NO TRACK”.
Can We still run our Madigan Line tag along tour next year?
So, we cannot guarantee we can run our very popular ‘Madigan Line’ Tag along Tour next year, at the moment – Traditional Owners usually instruct the CLC not to issue permits for the Aboriginal Land Trusts in the Simpson Desert until they meet in March each year.
How long did it take Madigan to cross the desert?
CT Madigan’s expedition crossed the desert in 25 days with a party of nine, pioneering the use of mobile radio communication and making extensive zoological and botanical collections, which included 14 new species of spiders. The geology of the desert was also recorded.
Why is it called the Madigan Line?
When it didn’t, red sand would fly into the air from four spinning wheels. The Madigan Line is named after explorer and geologist Cecil Thomas Madigan who, leading a party of nine men made an epic crossing of the North Simpson Desert, by camels, in 1939. The extremely interesting story can be read in Madigan’s book: “Crossing the Dead Heart”.