Friday, May 13, 2011 at 22:53
Hi Grant
Permits for the "Abandoned" section are free, but usually take around 2 - 3 weeks to be approved. We have never seen any other vehicles out there. The section that is referred to Abandoned section, is the section of track that starts around 16 kilometres west of Warakurna and end at
Warburton. The start of the old section is not signposted and if you have not done your homework, you will pass it by with the blink of an eye, this is what it looks like from the
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There are a couple of signpost a few kilometres in, with warnings like this, Image Could Not Be Found
It does not tale long to get into this type of country like this, Image Could Not Be Found
The country is ever changing, from open plains to avenues of track either
the Desert Oaks like this, Image Could Not Be Found
You will find a number of famous Beadell Blaze trees along this section, either of Desert Oaks or one on a Gum. Image Could Not Be Found
The country opens up to vast spinifex plains as you near another important landmark, Jackie
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Once in this part of the track, it is either Mulga or again open plains of spinifex.
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Around 47 kilometres from Jackie
Junction and before Mount Charles, there will be your first track to the south and out to
Warburton, of just keep heading west and past Mt Samuel. Image Could Not Be Found
If you want to do not do this section of the Abandoned Highway, then the next way up to it is via the
Heather Highway, around 37 kilometres south west of
Warburton off of the
Great Central Road. Many complain that this is a very rough track, but it is in far better condition from south of Mt Beadell to
well past
Geraldton Bore. The county is this section ranges from sandy track, to more Mulga sections.
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After many jarring corrugations, the highlight of the trip will be the most important landmark for the trip...Mt Beadell.
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You will also find a number of sections where the track is corrugated, that there will be side tracks off of the main track, from people seeking reprieve from this ever constant speed humps. They may look better, but when you venture to them, they are no different.
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Just before reaching
Mungilli Claypan, you will be back into great,
well maintained tracks, courtesy of the
Wiluna Shire Council.
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Like I have said it is a fantastic trip and a drive you will not forget.
Cheers
Stephen
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