Anne Beadell Highway

I reckon I'd be pretty lonely but travelling slowly no probs. Are you in good health? Is vehicle in good nick? Can you plug tyres, change wheels etc unassisted. I'd count on a vehicle a fortnight - got enough food and water if balloon goes up?Bob

Hi Peter, I did the A.B. solo last year (August) from West to East without any problems. Provided your vehicle is in good condition with good tyres you shouldn't have too much trouble. The last stretch from camp no.4. on the W.A. side to the Mable Downs service road is rough in sections with many wash-outs so care has to be taken, paticularly if there has been recent rains. The best time to travel is usually between April & September when the temperatures are mild & not too hot.
Make sure you inform family or friends of your trip timetable & let them know you have completed it successfully. Since I presume have a H.F. radio just inform VKS-737 (if you are a member) of your progress. Have a good trip. Cheers Have Wheels Will Travel

Thanks for the comments.Best I know our vehicle and our bodies are in good shape and yes we are experienced outbackers,however we never take anything for granted in the bush.

Can't see why not....We travel solo all the time....did the Canning solo and at one time there was a break of 5 days before we saw other travellers. Hoping to do the Connie Sue, Hunt Oil Road and up to Ruddall driving solo sometime this year. I hate having my life and movements ruled by others.............

CheersWillem

Googs Lake camp

Peter - I actually don't agree with some of the responses you've received here regarding how many vehicles you are likely to see if travelling during the season. We travelled it before the 3 new camps were publicised or mapped and before the new roadhouse was built yet still saw cars every day in both directions. We were travelling solo and from notes written in various log books along the way we identified where the other travellers were on the track. Over the HF whilst listening during sked time to VKS737 we identified other groups coming along. One day we passed 2 convoys in opposite directions to ourselves (we were travelling west to east, encountered more traffic flow east-west). Convoys of 4-8 vehicles. The track is very easy in terms of terrain, but its a long SLOW trip. If you are interested, we have a Journal of the trip - look under the Trip Planning men, and then go to Journal for an index.

In the last couple of years, all I hear is more people on the track. Traditionally, the reason why it was less travelled was due to the extreme fuel range needed with a total lack of fuel supplies along the 1400km (?) length. With the new roadhouse built last year, this has significantly changed the situation.Regards Michelle,
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I would be very interested as I am going solo vehicle with mate on 15 march both have lived and traveled in bush for years

Apreciate all help have gained from site and members

FrankCBS
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Michelle and others
Mant thanks for the feedback it has been very helpful and yes Michelle I shall look up the Journal.
Regards
Peter

Peter,

Have just returned from doing the Anne Beadell East to WEst. Left Coober Pedy on 12.01.04 and arrived in Laverton on 16.01.04. We travelled in a group of four vehicles and did not sight another vehicle until we reached Laverton. Diesel is available in limited supply but not guaranteed at Ilkulka (170kms west of border). Contact Peter Twigg by email at spinifex.org.au well in advance to enquire about diesel.

We had no problems whatsoever with any of the four vehicles. As long as your vehicle is well prepared and you carry plenty of water you shouldn't have any problems. HF would probably be advisable if travelling solo.

Road conditions from the border through to Laverton were excellent. The worst conditions were within the Tallaringa Conservation Park. Most washouts have permanent detours around them.

This is an enjoyable trip. Hope all goes well.

Mark