Great Central Road
About the Track
Track Description
The Great Central Road runs from Laverton to Yulara, some 560 km of desert highway.The road is full of the usual corrugations, bulldust potholes, rocky outcrops, and soft sandy riverbeds.It is recommended that you carry communication equipment and register with the local policve when you start and finish byour journey. The apropriate permits are required to camp even on the Great Central road as the area is Aboriginal land.
Track Logs
User ID Log Vehicle Date
29251 Road was in fantastic condition with bitumised sections from Heather Highway to Giles Mulga Park Road. Beware of potential issues staying at Warburton Roadhouse as the locals apparently have a habit of busting windows to borrow your gear - even if you're sleeping in it. Toyota Landcruiser Jun 8, 2014
6015 Easy Track to do, in good condition. Remember though it is still remote, be prepared. Nissan Patrol Jun 20, 2013
54515 Long Drive especially when pulling a caravan. We hit an Emu with the van less than 100K out of Menzies. Did some damage to the van but not to our sense of adventure. This is an absolute must drive for anyone considering some of the other long treks. Allow plenty of time for sight seeing. LandRover Defender Sep 4, 2012
24941 Came off the Connie Sue Highway and travelled through to The Olgas, with a detour to Surveyor General's Corner. Wide, high speed (90kph) gravel road that the locals all seem to drive sedans along (and roll them on a fairly regular basis, if the roadside wrecks are anything to go by). There's some stunning outback scenery to be had along it. We heard lot of talk about it being bitumised in the future - on the WA side, at least. Toyota Landcruiser Aug 12, 2012
13473 Road in reasonably good condition. outside air temp 46 degrees - Carry plenty of water. Toyota Hilux Surf Jan 23, 2011
16909 Went West to East early Oct Road Wet & Slow in Places Returned November just Graded cut 1 day off trip back. Toyota Landcruiser Oct 27, 2010
16909 Went West to East early Oct Road Wet & Slow in Places Returned November just Graded cut 1 day off trip back. Toyota Landcruiser Oct 27, 2010
5997 Toyota Prado Oct 11, 2009
2184 Generally good condition, but quite corrugated for the 40km west of Warburton. Lots of nice places to camp away from the settlements. Jeep Cherokee Jul 31, 2008
933 Nissan Patrol Jul 6, 2008
20258 Good drive Mitsubishi Triton Dec 10, 2006
975 Toyota Landcruiser Aug 15, 2006