R-029 · Route File
South Australia, Queensland and Northern Territory · Australia
The classic east–west desert crossing via routes such as the French Line, QAA Line and Rig Road.
red · Operational constraint
A crossing during the closure period is not a valid motorcycle itinerary.
Planning response: Move the crossing outside the closure and recheck the Desert Parks Bulletin for additional heat, flood or track closures.
Seasonal windows are planning triggers, not a substitute for current road, weather or land-access reports. Recheck the official sources below before departure.
Route tyre evidence
No reviewed tyre observation is published for this route.
No tyre name is inferred from route popularity, forum mentions or marketing. A report appears only after its tyre, motorcycle, route context, date and named source are reviewed.
Route-specific references
Information tied directly to this road, track or route.
Munga-Thirri–Simpson Desert National Park
official · National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia
Mandatory closure window, permit, access and motorcycle requirements
Desert Parks Bulletin
official · National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia
Current track access, closures and desert-park conditions
Regional reference desk
Shared road, weather and access services used across Route Files in this region.
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.