Great Australian Bight Tracks

Hi there,

I'm planning the July expedition which includes exploring the Bight - hopefully from Streaky Bay to Israelite Bay.

I have the NATMAP 250 maps and was wondering about the track conditions - and in some places - the existence of tracks.

In particular -

1. Yalata around the hugging the coast to the Eyre Hwy - is this possible? Do the traditional owners generally allow it? There is a track on the map. Presumably a permit is required.

2. pull off the Eyre Hwy 10ks East of the border and head towards the cliffs, WIlson's bluff and Delisser Sandhills - is it possible to do it? Is any permit required?

3. Eucla - old townsite to Noonaera Ruins/Rockhole through to the Nuytsland Nature Reserve - presumably along the old telegraph line clearing ... is this allowed and possible. What sort of conditions? Is the track well travelled these days?

4. Eyre Bird Observatory - hopefully to Israelite Bay - I know that's a hell of a long way, but there is evidence of the track "Cleared Line" on the map except for a few trackless areas through dunes.

5. Baladonia to Rawlinna

Thanks for any input - for the record, I'm planning on pulling the camper trailer.

Ciao for now
Andrew.