Navigation

4.1  GPX Route Files

GPX files have been prepared for:

  • Route — full Expedition route with all legs
  • POIs — points of interest along the route
  • Fuel — all confirmed fuel stops
  • Hospital / Medical — nearest medical facilities by leg
  • Towns — all service centres along the route

Go to GPX files.

4.2  Navigation Apps/Tools/Maps

ExplorOz Primary MMS App. Laptop and iPad.
GaiaGPS Secondary MMS App. Laptop and iPad – will be run simultaneously with EO.
iPad ExplorOz App
Hema HX-2 GPS Navigator Off-road navigator. Load GPX files via microSD card. Will be run simultaneously with EO.
Hema Explorer App Secondary device. Download all offline maps for WA, NT, SA, and QLD before departure. No mobile in much of the route.
Google Maps / Waze On phones.
Hema Australia Road Atlas Have.
Digital maps On laptop.
Paper maps On board.
Download all offline maps, GPX files, and road condition information before leaving.

4.3  Track Condition Sources

  • ExplorOz — track conditions, road closures, and community notes
  • FB Group (e.g. Simpson Desert)