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Title: Maps and Stuff
Post by: Bird on August 23, 2013, 03:31:36 PM

So whats the best paper map book for the Simpson.

Any of our resellers on the board sell Hema maps etc
EG
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTYwMFgxMTIy/$T2eC16R,!yEE9s5jFRLHBQJGnfE!rw~~60_57.JPG)


Although this one was 2008, would it still be valid?
(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MjkwWDIxMg==/$T2eC16NHJGkE9no8gF1HBP-4D4LbLw~~60_35.JPG)

Title: Re: Maps and Stuff
Post by: Bird on August 23, 2013, 03:33:57 PM

Oodnadatta
(http://www.tcaa.net.au/Maps/4x4/Melway%20WA%20Outback%20Oodnadatta%20Tk.JPG)

Title: Re: Maps and Stuff
Post by: Bird on August 23, 2013, 03:35:39 PM

Simpson
(http://www.outdoorssa.com.au/images/Simpson%20Desert/Simpson%20Map.jpg)

(http://www.adventure-tours-australia.com/simpson-desert/images/tour-route-simpson-desert.gif)

(http://www.wilmapaustralia.com.au/sa/saparks/maps/simpson_map.gif)

Title: Re: Maps and Stuff
Post by: D4D on August 24, 2013, 03:31:40 PM

I just bought the Hema http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/221257791243 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/221257791243)

Title: Re: Maps and Stuff
Post by: DannyG on August 24, 2013, 04:21:37 PM

We have this book
(http://www.wilddiscovery.com.au/images/GreatDesertTracksCover.jpg)

and we also have it electronically on the gps through oziexplorer. I love hema's maps, they are the best imho.

Title: Re: Maps and Stuff
Post by: Bird on August 26, 2013, 10:18:46 AM

Quote from: D4D on August 24, 2013, 03:31:40 PM

I just bought the Hema http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/221257791243 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/221257791243)

lettuce no wat ewe think when it arrives.

Title: Re: Maps and Stuff
Post by: whitey1 on August 26, 2013, 10:26:38 AM

1:500000 isn't very detailed though. Would have thought 1:250000 would be better. But really, can't get lost in the Simpson if you stick to the track!

Title: Re: Maps and Stuff
Post by: Bird on August 26, 2013, 10:29:22 AM

Im only after it for the must see things while travelling and what order to put them in.. for $20 I think the book will doo.

managed to score the hema maps for $0.00 too :)

Title: Re: Maps and Stuff
Post by: blackcat on August 26, 2013, 06:06:38 PM

I have both the 5th and 6th edition maps if anyone is after them, PM me for details if anyone is interested, happy to sell $10 for both plus postage :)
Edited to add that both maps have now been sold :)

Title: Re: Maps and Stuff
Post by: Shoey on October 05, 2013, 10:37:21 AM

I use the hema maps in my in dash gps  :cheers:
and also on the laptop with gps attachment

Title: Re: Maps and Stuff
Post by: fuji on October 06, 2013, 05:57:53 AM

BTW who is leading this motley crew? Theo? Because we do need a lead vehicle and I will be happy to go tail end Charlie.
Wayne