Madigan Line and Colson Tracks

Submitted: Wednesday, Sep 07, 2011 at 10:03
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I am just back from my travels which included the Madigan Line from Mac Clarke Cons Res to Hay River up to the Plenty Hwy.
We had a fantastic trip and will post a blog in the next week.
When In Alice I thought of returning down the Colson Track to the French Line. This Is listed as a track on the Hema Maps stating a permit is required. The Track is also listed in the Outback travellers North Simpson Desert Book.
I visited the CLC office to obtain a permit and was issued a permit to enter the Madigan Line and Colson Tracks through what I believed to be the relevant Aboriginal Land. Once out at Numery Station I was told the I couldn't access the track, that it was closed and they were letting it grow over.
Only a week prior to this we had been on a section of the Colson south of the aboriginal land and it was in good condition. At camp 6 the Madigan line track was more clearly defined with fresh tracks coming from the west or presumably camp 5. I wondered how these vehicles gained access other than via the Colson.If anyone knows of another way of accessing the northern part of this track or has more information it would be much appreciated.
Cheers,
Tony
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