Colson Track

Willem, that's true but apparently someone desecrated/vandalised a heritage area a few years ago and that is why they are reluctant to allow people to traverse their land. Which is fair enough - if someone left rubbish, cut down trees, or damaged property on my land I would feel like limiting entry. Driving around the boundaries would be extremely difficult, in my experience (like crossing the Simpson away from designated tracks). I disagree with you about the track being unspectacular. The Desert is spectacular no matter which way the track runs. The added isolation of the Colson makes it even more so. I flew back across the Desert last year after using the Colson, and using Oziexplorer and GPs in the plane I was able to make out the track from 35,000 ft. This view heightened my awareness of how remote the track really is. If you are cashed up, go ahead and cross without permits;-)

Hi Bob......Yeah, Just my opinion. Luckily I have been there so don't have to go again. Permit systems, Land Rights(black or white) is a farce. The sooner we get rid of them the better. BUT History repeats itself. Enough said. Cheers, W