Hema Great Desert Tracks Atlas & Guide (6th Edition)
Brand: Hema Maps
Part number: 9781922668868
DETAILS
Overview
Plan and drive Australia's great desert tracks
Dreaming of the Canning Stock Route, a Simpson crossing or the Anne Beadell? This is Hema's guide to the arid heart of Australia, with 28 epic 4WD desert trips, the complete atlas of the Great Desert Tracks region and the pre-trip reading you need before heading into remote country.
Hema Maps has been mapping Australia since 1983. Its Map Patrol team explores and field checks the desert tracks, and this edition adds three new routes: the Buntine Highway, the Sandover Highway and the Talawana Track, with insights from desert traveller Glenn Marshall.
The trips
28 desert adventures, mapped in detail
Each trip opens with the facts at a glance, then a detailed map of the route with campsites, fuel and points of interest. Bucket list highlights point you to the sights worth stopping for.
- ✓Tracks coded by vehicle type, with towing suitability symbols
- ✓GPS-surveyed roads and tracks
- ✓Fuel and provision availability shown
Track profiles
Know what lies ahead
Track profiles show elevations and distances along the route, with points of interest, camping areas and supply points marked. Track descriptions include permit information and contact details, plus emergency information such as coordinates and what3words references.
- ✓Elevation and distance profiles
- ✓Permits, contacts and emergency details
- ✓Camping areas and supply points
Before you go
Prepare for remote travel
Chapters on Australia's deserts, being prepared and making your trip happen cover vehicle prep, safety, driving techniques and permits. There is background on the geomorphology, environments, ecosystems and history of the desert, and a fauna and flora guide.
- ✓Pre-trip planning and safety guidance
- ✓4WD driving tips for desert conditions
- ✓Complete Great Desert Tracks atlas
Frequently asked questions
Which tracks are included?
Tracks include the Anne Beadell Highway, Binns Track, Birdsville Track, Buntine Highway, Canning Stock Route, Connie Sue Highway, Finke River Gorge, Gary Highway, Googs Track, Great Central Road, Gunbarrel Highway, Hay River Track, Madigan Line, Oodnadatta Track, Plenty Highway, Sandover Highway, Simpson Desert, Strzelecki Track, Talawana Track, Tanami Track and more.
Does it include the Great Desert Tracks maps?
Yes. It contains the complete set of Hema's Great Desert Tracks mapping in atlas form. Many travellers also carry the folded sheet maps for a big-picture view on the bonnet.
Which edition is this?
This is the 6th edition (ISBN 9781922668868), with three new routes: the Buntine Highway, Sandover Highway and Talawana Track.
Does it tell me which permits I need?
Track descriptions include permit information and contacts. Always confirm current permit requirements with the relevant land council or park authority before you travel.
Pairs well with
All four Great Desert Tracks maps in a soft, durable map wallet.
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Simpson Desert crossings at 1:500,000, field checked by the Hema Map Patrol.
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Features
- ✓28 epic 4WD desert trips
- ✓Complete Great Desert Tracks atlas
- ✓New: Buntine Highway, Sandover Highway and Talawana Track
- ✓Tracks coded by vehicle type with towing symbols
- ✓Track profiles with elevations and distances
- ✓Camping areas, supply points and fuel availability
- ✓Permit information and contact details
- ✓Pre-trip, safety and desert driving advice
- ✓Incorporates the what3words locator system
Specifications
Book details
| Brand | Hema Maps |
| Title | Great Desert Tracks Atlas & Guide |
| Edition | 6th |
| ISBN | 9781922668868 |
| Pages | 336 |
| 4WD trips | 28 |
| Binding | Spiral bound |
| Locator system | what3words |
Weight
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
What's Included
- ✓1 x Hema Great Desert Tracks Atlas & Guide (6th edition)
Product Details
| SKU | 9781922668868 |
| Barcode # | 9781922668868 |
| Brand | Hema Maps |
| Shipping Weight | 1.5000kg |
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Hema Maps began in 1983, when Henry and Margaret Boegheim started laminating marine charts from their family home in South East Queensland, naming the business after the first two letters of their names. It grew into one of Australia's best known publishers of touring and 4WD maps, and the reason ...
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