Extras

ARB Bendigo stock a full range of books, maps, atlases and videos - both practical and entertaining.

A great read and a great adventure for outback lovers is the Len Beadell book. In the 1930s Beadell laid the first telegraph line thorough the outback. He kept a diary of his trail and through his books you can re-create and follow his journey in your own outback adventure.

Other videos and books of interest include the Ron and Viv Moon series and all Australian versions of Lonely Planet.

ARB Bendigo is also an agent for the South Australian Government's Desert Pass. Purchasing the pass before you leave for your desert trip means you'll receive maps and regular track reports, outlining which tracks are open and which properties you can drive through. The pass also contains contact details for fuel stops, the South Australian Police and Flying Doctor service.