Ranger Contact:
Craig Nixon
(61 8) 8648 1883

Section/Road/Track	Status	Comments
Gawler Ranges National Park	Open	Updated: 16/07/2008 8:00:46 AM View/make more comments (1)
Glendambo - Kingoonya - Tarcoola	Open	Updated: 16/07/2008 8:00:46 AM View/make more comments (0)
Hiltaba Station to Lake Everard	Open	Care & slow speed should be exercised near Lake Everard where iron rock, shale & dry conditions provide the perfect environment for punctures. Updated: 16/07/2008 8:00:46 AM View/make more comments (1)
Hiltaba to Iron Knob	Open	Updated: 16/07/2008 8:00:46 AM View/make more comments (1)
Kimba to Thurlga	Open	Rain Damage Updated: 16/07/2008 8:00:46 AM View/make more comments (0)
Kimba to Whyalla	Open	Updated: 16/07/2008 8:00:46 AM View/make more comments (0)
Kingoonya to Stuart Highway	Open	Updated: 16/07/2008 8:00:46 AM View/make more comments (0)
Kingoonya to Tarcoola	Open	Updated: 16/07/2008 8:00:46 AM View/make more comments (2)
Kingoonya to Wirrulla	Caution	Updated: 16/07/2008 8:00:46 AM View/make more comments (0)
Kokatha to Kingoonya	Open	Overall the track is in good shape. Updated: 16/07/2008 8:00:46 AM View/make more comments (1)
Lake Everard to Kokatha	Caution	Care & slow speed should be exercised near Lake Everard & Kokatha Stn where iron rock, shale & dry conditions provide the perfect environment for punctures. Updated: 16/07/2008 8:00:46 AM View/make more comments (1)
Wirrulla - Hiltaba Station	Open	Updated: 16/07/2008 8:00:46 AM View/make more comments (0)

Check with local authorities before travelling

Section/Road/Track	Status	Comments
Googs Track - Tarcoola to Ceduna	Caution	From the Malbooma Telstra tower through to the sign board at the start of the track is HEAVILY corrugated. Once on the track these corrugations disappear for those travelling south. However the southern side of most dunes is also Heavily corrugated / potholed. The track itself is quite firm, requiring high 4 only. From Goog Lakes to Lone Oak Homestead the corrugations set in again for most of the run. Can''''t stress enough the need for a UHF radio - set to Ch. 18 AND all vehicles should carry a flag. Crests of dunes have been badly chewed up. Track from lakes to rockholes towards dog fence VERY corrugated If starting from northern end beware of potholes on southern sides of dunes & start early in the morning to arrive at the lakes prior to dark. Some steep dunes near Malbooma Updated: 16/07/2008 8:00:49 AM View/make more comments (6)

Section/Road/Track	Status	Comments
Cook - Vokes Hill Corner	Open 4WD	The south end (60km) is extremely undulating and rough due to the close to surface rock. From the Tanks to the Oak Valley turn off the track thru the sandhill swales is in reasonable to good condition. Beware of blind corners and crests. From Oak Valley crossroad to Vokes Hill Corner the road is extremely corrugated. Remember access permits are needed from Maralinga Tjarutja, also be careful of "local" vehicles. Updated: 7/07/2008 9:55:26 PM View/make more comments (1)
Nullarbor - Cook	Open	Cook-Eyre Highway - Bulldust holes have become hollows. Beware of the large jagged Lime & Iron Rock which can be notorious on tyres. Generally the track is in good condition Updated: 7/07/2008 9:55:26 PM View/make more comments (0)

Note - the only section of the Trans Continental Railway access track that is open to the public is between Kalgoorlie and Rawlinna (WA) however in SA, you can travel as far as the extra few km past Tarcoola to pick up the Googs Track turnoff.

For more info on the Trans Continental Railway access track please see the WA Road Conditions - Trans Continental Railway Service Access Track page and also the Permits page as plans are underway through SA government officials to find a workable solution.

Section/Road/Track	Status	Comments
Tarcoola - Rawlina	Closed	Now a private road owned by the Australian Rail Track Authority. Access is strictly prohibited. Liability Risk and no maintenance on the track. Don't bother ringing them as permission will be bluntly denied. Should you be found on this track requiring breakdown assistance from rail staff or passing trains you will find a hefty fine. This information is first-hand. Michelle has spoken with the CEO of the Australian Rail Track Authority personally. Updated: 16/07/2008 8:00:53 AM View/make more comments (2)