R-978 · Route File

Colson Track

Simpson Desert, Northern Territory and South Australia · Australia

A remote north–south Simpson Desert track associated with the Colson oil-well corridor and adjoining desert routes.

Primary window: Cooler months preferred
References: 14
Coverage: partial
Reviewed: Aug 2026

Route tyre evidence

Tyres reported on Colson Track

No reviewed tyre observation is published for this route.

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Route-specific references

Sources for Colson Track

Information tied directly to this road, track or route.

Roads and access

Munga-Thirri–Simpson Desert National Park
official · National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia
Official Colson Track access, permission and Simpson Desert preparation guidance

Maps and navigation

Permits and borders

Central Land Council transit permits
official · Central Land Council
Responsible land-council permit desk for the Colson Track north of the NT border

Regional reference desk

Authorities covering the wider journey

Shared road, weather and access services used across Route Files in this region.

Weather

Australian weather warnings
official · Bureau of Meteorology
National severe-weather warnings and affected districts

Roads and access

Emergency and medical

Fuel and services

Russia field reports
community · iOverlander
Recent field reports for fuel, camping and services; verify critical details

Land access and closures

South Australia park alerts
official · South Australia park alerts
Current park and desert-access closures

Specialist and community

Field Links are reviewed references, not live guarantees. Conditions, closures, services and regulations change. Confirm critical information with the responsible authority before relying on it.