For over 20 years, Hema's Map Patrol has been mapping the interior of Australia. In this comprehensive guide to traversing Australia's desert regions, Hema takes you into the arid heart of Australia. Whether you are a desert lover, or just looking to tackle some of Australia's favourite 4WD destinations, this informative guide is an indispensable companion to those tackling Australia's great desert tracks. This edition includes handy track profiles showing elevations and distances as well as points of interest, camping areas and supply points in one easy-to-follow graphic. There's also plenty of essential pre-trip reading on how to prepare for your trek, safety in the outback and driving techniques, making this the must-have guidebook for travelling Australia's deserts.

Key Features

25 4WD Trips featured
Contains the complete set of Hema's Great Desert Tracks maps
Tracks coded by vehicle type with symbols showing towing suitability, GPS-surveyed roads and tracks that show fuel and provision availability
Track descriptions include permit information and contact details
Background information on geomorphology, major environments and ecosystems, and history
Track profiles showing elevations and distances as well as POIs, camping areas and supply points

Key Specifications

Edition: 5th

Publication Date: 14/09/18

Number of Pages: 336

Height: 297mm

Width: 215mm

Depth: 30mm

Weight: 1.2kg

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Hema Great Desert Tracks Guidebook