Colson Track

Actually the aboriginal lands begin (when heading north) about 20 - 25 km south of camp 5 Bob.
It looks like from Alice you might be able to drive about 75km before you hit Inwemanthwererre lands.
Taken from HEMA 4WD maps showing indigenous zones.

Oh, and I think you're correct mate, I can't recall anyone ever getting permission to travel through there, but hey, worth asking.

Thanks Les ,Have done Binns and Hay River up and down. Just looking for alternative to Alice.

Not much else then I guess on the east side of the highway.
We did a nice run out through the West Macs a couple of years ago, loop out to turn down past Roma Gorge / Gosse Bluff, then after Hermannsburg down to Palm Valley, back and down Bogg Hole, out to Stuart via Henbury meteor site.

Have always wondered if you can drive through a it north and east via Hugh River to Old Ghan and down, but you might have done something like that before too, or looking for a more easterly option.

Les. Have you ever secured permits to Clelland Hills area West of Gosses Bluff

No tuck, haven't been out past the end of Mt Zeil range.
I just found a nice article I read about it a while back form Ron Moon trip through there . . .
https://www.4x4australia.com.au/explore/nt/1702/mysterous-cleland-hills-nt

It does look superb out that way.

As per article, looks like Haasts Bluff Traditional Owners the Central Lands Council in Alice Springs are the points of contact.

Have you tried before for a permit ?
This article was from only Feb '17, so it could be a good chance.

Les Haven't tried at this stage just looking at prospects for next year

Hmmm, if you want company, I could be interested in that trip.