It is one of the most remote and isolated four-wheel drive tracks in the world and travellers must be extremely well prepared before undertaking this trek. For the best experience it is recommended that travellers form a group both for safety and to share the outback comradeship, or join one of the many commercially run tag-along tours.

While it is long, isolated and arduous, this great outback adventure will provide an experience of a lifetime.

The track can be tackled from either north or south - the north to south run having marginally easier approaches to the sand dunes. Water is infrequently available from the wells, with some having been restored to provide a ready supply. Few of the wells provide potable supply and the usual precautions of treating or boiling should be rigorously followed. Others will provide water suitable for washing but the extravagant use of the supply is discouraged. Check the Well Condition Report for a summary of water availability and quality.

From Wiluna to Halls Creek, the stock route track crosses the Gibson and Great Sandy Deserts, passing through country that is rich in Aboriginal history. It also provides access to the 51 wells that were constructed for the watering of stock.

4WD travellers will face tough conditions including sand dunes, stony outcrops and corrugations, but will call themselves contemporary pioneers when they complete the journey.