Ooldea to Tarcoola

Laurie, I've wanted to plan a trip to drive the route to top of Googs Tk from Maralinga for quite a while.
ALL inquiries lead me to it being apparent that both the rail maint tk and the supposed near parallel NBN tk are off limits, so not sure you can do it and keep within the specifics of those 2 track owners wishes not to have them used as thoroughfares.

Hi Laurie

You can ask 2 official about the drive, both will give you different stories.

Years ago, as you entered the track coming off Googs Track, there was a very large sign advising that entry beyond that point heading west was prohibited.

Over the years, the sign has disappeared and there are no signs to say that you are not permitted along the road. We were advised by Robin from Maralinga that we were able to drive the road, as he claimed that the road that you drive on was put in by Telstra when they did the fibre optic cabling across the Nullarbor. When ever Robin has to go to Adelaide, this is his quickest way for him and he uses it on a regular basis.

Yes there are two tracks, the main road that is very well maintained and a goat track alongside the railway line that anyone would be crazy to drive.

The only time that you would not want to be on is is when it is wet. Make sure that you have a good look around Tarcoola, as there is more to see there than you think.


Cheers


Stephen