Remote outback.

Without knowing what you've actually done already, it's hard to suggest new routes to do.

We did Cocklebiddy to the Pilbara (ex Well 33 CSR) via Connie Sue, David Carnigie, Gary Highways (with a little GCR and Gunbarrel) mid year and loved it, practically saw no more than maybe 4 or 5 vehicles the whole way, and the tracks were incredibly interesting.

After that we did the very rough and indiscernible track via Desert Queen Baths, through to Hanging Rock and up to Skull Springs Rd, among other great tracks.

So where else did you explore while on the Kiwirr-Balgo Road Ivan? Did you pop out to the Stansmore Range and Carnegie's 'Wilson Glen'? What about Lake Mackay? Did you explore around it or take the shortcut track up past Mount Webb?



Remote tracks are what you make of them yourself. Better still, if you crave something less popular, make it yourself. There are a stack of options on this site, all you need to do is research the track files. I can think of enough to keep you busy for a few years, it just depends on the size of your cajones!

You've got 5 months, get to it!

Cheers

Mick

Been to the Great Victoria Desert? It's as remote as you can get, need to be well prepared because its very hard to get anyone to retrieve you. I enjoy all of the Anne Beadell Highway and the road up from Nullarbor to Voakes Hill. Go that way most years. Take your time though - its not all about the drive.

Hi Ivan

If you want to head to a true, extremely remote area, will not find a better place than Geosurvey Hill and the Geographical Centre of the Simpson Desert.

This is an area that must be treated with the most utmost respect, as if you break down out there, that is where your vehicle will spend the rest of its life.

You will need very good navigation skills, be prepared for lots of punctures as there are no tracks to follow and it is true, cross country desert travel.



All the best for 2019



Stephen

Hi SteveL .This short video of Bob Young up in front after one of us had repaired a stake in the sidewall should bring back some memories . certinally not a place for vehicle that is not up to scratch mechanically expecially with the suspension.
The continual twisting of the chassis including the articulation of the suspension in the mogals for days on end would eventually take its toll on an overload vehicle or one towing a camper ,especially a 4 cylinder dual cab with stock suspension. We averaged 20 to 40 kms per day. . After our crossing i know of two other groups that followed our track ,so it could be the start of a new route if this summer didn't blow or cover our tracks. There is no set route or track just follow a bearing from the Colson. Be well prepared and be able to fix things. Video on this link https://vimeo.com/308884431 Credit to LespkRanger for this filming

Wiso track?

Hi Ian or Mick O or whoever else may know,
We are planning on doing the Canning this year then Balgo to Kiwirrkurra on the way home, would like to go and explore Stansmore range whilst there, did you take any particular track from the Yagga Yagga rd to get to Stansmore and Wilson's Glen or just go via GPS ? I've sort of seen a track/creek bed on google earth heading east of 4 houses several kms below Yagga Yagga?
Cheers. Gary.

Thanks for the reply Alan, very comprehensive report on your trip, well done.
Heading east from Mangkala, I am presuming this is what the 4 houses/buildings below Yagga Yagga is called? From what I can see on Google Earth it does seem the best way in is south of the range and then access from the eastern side. Got more studying to do but got a few months yet before we leave.
Permission I think will be no issue as we may be taking the traditional owner of the range with us, if not we will certainly be catching up with him in Balgo beforehand, 2 years ago we took him to his birthplace, Emily Springs, about 50kms east of the Yagga Yagga rd which was a great experience, we also found a plaque there from the 'Thunderbirds 4x4 club', they got around it seems.
Thanks again and regards, Gary