Exploring Len Beadell's Tracks Tour (18 days)
Len Beadell was one of Australia’s last great explorers and road builders. Commissioned to build roads in the 1950’s and 60’s across the vast deserts of South Australia and Western Australia, his work with his Gunbarrel Road Construction Party became legendary in the 4wd travel world.
His highways are mostly now just scratches in the sand of these remote deserts, but they provide a true pioneering spirit for those well prepared to explore them.
This tour will cover a large part of Len’s outback road network including the Connie Sue Highway, the HeatherHighway, the GunbarrelHighway, the GaryHighway, the Talawana Track, a section of the Canning Stock Route, the Telfer Road, the Gary Junction Highway and the Sandy Blight Junction Road. We will also visit Forrest on the Trans Continental Railway, cross the vast Nullarbor Plain and camp overnight in Rudall River National Park in far western WA. This is an epic trip and well-prepared vehicles and no trailers are recommended.
Email info@4wd.net.au for a full itinerary and vehicle specification sheet.
Basic Requirements For This Tour
The 4WD
Suitable to 4WDrives with high and low range. Definitely No Trailers
Your 4WD should have recovery points located at the front and rear
All Terrain or Mud Terrain tyres with at least 50% of their original tread depth in LT or Light Truck construction, not Passenger (P) tyres
We recommend heavy duty springs and shock absorbers and a cargo barrier
A full requirement list will be emailed upon application
A vehicle pre trip check prior to departure is essential
Fuel
You must be able to carry the following total capacity.
4 & 5 cylinder diesel engines 200 litres
6 & 8 cylinder diesel engines 240 litres
This tour is not suitable for petrol engines
Spares/equipment
A UHF radio – we can hire you a radio
Carry a snatch strap, rated shackles, bridle & recovery dampeners (see our shop if you need recovery equipment)
Spare fan belts, fuel filter, radiator hoses and clamps, air filter, oils and brake fluid, 1 extra spare tyre
Assorted fuses of 10amp, 15 amp and 20 amp to suit the vehicle plus spare fuses for UHF radio and fridge
Driver experience
Prior experience not necessary as we will assist you as we go or you might consider attending our driver training course. - Do you require Driver Training?
Food
This is a self catered tour, bring your own food and drink requirements, we supply a gas BBQ for your use in camp.
You need to be totally self sufficient for 25 days including 5 days of emergency food supplies
Each vehicle must carry 80 litres of water.
Camping gear
You need to supply your own camping gear, this is a camping tour there is no accommodation option. Carry warm clothing at all times.
Facilities
There will be very limited shower & toilet facilities on this tour.
More info – will be sent to you once you register with your deposit
Refund Policy
Great Divide Tours reserves the right to cancel or alter any tour or course at any time. Great Divide Tours will determine if any refund is due if this action occurs.
Deposits are non-refundable. If your booking can be reallocated to another participant, then the deposit can be transferred to another tour of your choice which must be taken within 18 months of the original booked tour. The full tour fee is payable 6 weeks prior to the tour and is not refundable after this time.
However, if you are unable to join us for reasons related to Covid, or we are unable to proceed with the tour due to Covid related restrictions, we will provide a full refund of your payment.
We strongly recommend that you take out your own travel insurance in case of your own ill health or other unforeseen circumstances which prevents you from completing your tour with Great Divide Tours.
