🧭 Hanns Track Guide – Westate Publications

Rediscover One of Australia's Forgotten Desert Tracks

Venture off the beaten path with the Hanns Track Guide—a beautifully researched and thoughtfully written field companion dedicated to the remote and historically significant Hanns Track, a route that weaves through the heart of Western Australia’s goldfields and deserts.

This guide doesn’t just get you from A to B. It immerses you in the fascinating story of Frank Hann, one of Australia’s lesser-known but most determined explorers, who charted the track in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Whether you're a seasoned overlander or a newcomer to outback travel, this book invites you to follow in his footsteps—with the confidence of up-to-date GPS navigation and the enrichment of historical insight.

📘 What’s Inside the Guide

🛣️ Complete Track Coverage

• Full route descriptions from start to finish

• Step-by-step navigation through remote bushland and desert terrain

• Trip notes for each section, including track conditions, landmarks, and waypoints

📍 Accurate GPS Waypoints

• Coordinates for major junctions, campsites, and key landmarks

• Format compatible with all major navigation devices and mapping apps

• Ideal for route planning and on-the-ground tracking

🧭 Trip Preparation Advice

• Gear checklist and recommendations for desert touring

• Fuel and water considerations for remote travel

• Driving tips and recovery notes for sandy and rugged terrain

📖 Rich Historical Content

• Biographical overview of explorer Frank Hann and his contribution to Australian exploration

• Historic expedition routes and context mapped out alongside the modern track

• Tales of hardship, discovery, and survival from one of Australia’s most resilient explorers

🏕️ Camping and Points of Interest

• Highlights of scenic sites, bush camps, and culturally significant stops along the way

• Notes on flora, fauna, and changing desert landscapes

• Side-trip suggestions for those with time to explore further

🗺️ Coverage Area

Hanns Track is an adventurous 4WD route stretching across parts of the Great Victoria Desert, linking remote communities and outposts. This guide focuses on the track from Laverton in WA across to the Stuart Highway, connecting with other iconic routes such as:

• 🚗 The Connie Sue Highway

• 🚗 The Great Central Road

• 🚗 Anne Beadell Highway

• 🚗 Gunbarrel Highway

📏 Product Specifications

✅ Ideal For:

• 🛻 4WD travellers ready for remote adventure

• 🌄 Outback explorers chasing solitude and story

• 📚 History buffs following in the footsteps of Frank Hann

• ⛺ Grey nomads and overlanders seeking something new

• 🎒 Off-grid travellers building their outback reference library

💬 Why You’ll Love It

“This guide is more than a map—it’s a living story of discovery and a powerful reminder of the courage it took to explore the Australian interior. With every kilometre driven, you’re retracing a path carved out over 120 years ago by one of Australia’s great bushmen.”

Compact, informative, and inspiring, the Hanns Track Guide is a must-have for anyone seeking to connect with Australia’s pioneering past while navigating the wild beauty of Western Australia’s desert heart.

📦 Order Today

Make the Hanns Track Guide a part of your next adventure toolkit and set off on one of Australia’s most rewarding remote drives.

🧭 Drive the history. Discover the silence. Experience Hann’s legacy.