Anne Beadell Highway from Coober Pedy

Submitted: Thursday, Jun 04, 2026 at 14:09

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Anne Beadell Highway

An inland alternative to travelling the Nullarbor, the Anne Beadell trek offers remoteness, isolation and unique vegetation and wildlife.

Paul

My wife and I planning to drive on Anne Beadell Hwy to Laverton in July 26. Any info on conditions etc appreciated

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Reply By: Peter_n_Margaret - Thursday, Jun 04, 2026 at 14:47

Thursday, Jun 04, 2026 at 14:47

East end recently graded towards the west. Not sure how far. We expect come east from Emu in August.
West end was graded to within about 100km west the border in about July 2025, but the corrugations come back pretty quickly.
Cheers,
Peter
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Follow Up By: Peter_n_Margaret - Thursday, Jun 04, 2026 at 16:35

Thursday, Jun 04, 2026 at 16:35

Some short video clips, all driving East.

2/8/2025, Approaching Biship Rileys Pulpit. 1m 49s.

4/8/2025. Approaching Neale Junction. 2m 40s.

8/8/2025. East of the WA/SA border. 4m 14s.

10/8/2025. Approaching Voakes Hill Corner. 9m 46s.

Aug 2023. East of Voakes Hill Corner. 1m 50s.

Cheers,
Peter
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Reply By: Stephen L (Clare) SA - Thursday, Jun 04, 2026 at 17:45

Thursday, Jun 04, 2026 at 17:45

First of all you will need 3 permits.

Only 1 fuel for the 1400 km, only at Ilkurlka

Lots of history out there, do as much research as you can, take extra fuel and do the side detour

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Follow Up By: Peter_n_Margaret - Thursday, Jun 04, 2026 at 18:32

Thursday, Jun 04, 2026 at 18:32

Diesel is usually pretty safe at Ilkurlka, but if you need petrol, it is essential that you call them to organise that well in advance. They don't stock it unless someone wants it or you are just lucky.
The shop has a few basic supplies.