In 1962, Reg Sprigg and party were the first to complete a motorised crossing of the Simpson Desert. It was this feat of endurance and navigational skills that inspired adventurer and tour guide Vic Widman to replicate this journey in 2012.
In 1962, Reg Sprigg and party were the first to complete a motorised crossing of the Simpson Desert. It was this feat of endurance and navigational skills that inspired adventurer and tour guide Vic Widman to replicate this journey in 2012.
Experience the Old Telegraph Track, Gunshot Creek and Nolans Brook, enjoy Vrilya Point and Twin Falls and visit Thursday and Horn Islands, Cooktown and the Tip of Cape York Peninsula.
Experience the Old Telegraph Track, Gunshot Creek and Nolans Brook, enjoy Vrilya Point and Twin Falls and visit Thursday and Horn Islands, Cooktown and the Tip of Cape York Peninsula.
With a party of 9 men and 17 camels, Madigan crossed the unchartered Simpson Desert. Seventy-five years later Vic Widman followed in his footsteps with a 4WD convoy along Madigan’s Line. This route crosses the desert north of the more popular tracks making sure it is a very different adventure.
With a party of 9 men and 17 camels, Madigan crossed the unchartered Simpson Desert. Seventy-five years later Vic Widman followed in his footsteps with a 4WD convoy along Madigan’s Line. This route crosses the desert north of the more popular tracks making sure it is a very different adventure.
The Savannah Way is a network of roads and tracks that stretch across the top of Australia from Broome on the west coast to Cairns in the east. Visit including five world heritage areas, over 20 national parks and access to unique features on private land.
The Savannah Way is a network of roads and tracks that stretch across the top of Australia from Broome on the west coast to Cairns in the east. Visit including five world heritage areas, over 20 national parks and access to unique features on private land.
