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Anne Beadell Highway

Anne Beadell Highway is an outback usealed track linking Coober Pedy, South Australia and Laverton, Western Australia. The track was surveyed and built by Len Beadell, Australian surveyor, who named it after his wife.

Its total length is about 1340 kilometres and it passes through very remote arid deserts, which have summer temperatures of 50°C and scrub territory in Western Australia. Red sand dunes predominate for a major part of the track.

The track is only suitable for 4-wd and there are no settlements and supplies in between Coober Pedy and Laverton. Travellers are advised to have sufficient rations and recovery equipment as incidents can be fatal.

The track passes through the former British atomic test site of Maralinga, rabbit and dog fences, restricted nature conservation areas and Aboriginal lands. All which need permits to pass through.

In good conditions it may take 5 days to complete the journey. However hazards such as flat tyres, breakdown and the occasional flash floods must be taken into account. As the track is remote and not signposted, GPS is advisable and a HF radio is essential.

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