The Madigan Line - A Journey Through The Landscape

With two good years of rain, the Simpson Desert is looking magical. The Madigan Line is the most northern track across the desert so come with me and the FJ, and explore the landscape. This is part 2 of the trip where we finish on Big Red.

[@AstroVisualSteve]

Nice, I enjoyed that Gary. Wish it was longer 😁

[@GaryTischer]

Thanks Steve, I like to keep them short but not Tiktok short. There is always part 1 if you haven’t seen that 😁

[@AstroVisualSteve]

@@GaryTischer oh no I saw part 1 awhile back and rewatched it before watching part 2.

[@GaryTischer]

@@AstroVisualSteve bugger - maybe a bike packing video? Thanks for watching (and valued comments from a great photographer 👍)

[@daniellaventurier974]

Great video👏🏽👏🏽

[@joblogs1072]

Really like the vibrant colours you capture so well.

[@robhillman2333]

Nicely done Gary..enjoyed it

[@iannarborough2195]

Great work Gary, I just love the colours, they are just fantastic. Can't wait to get out there one day 👍

[@GaryTischer]

Thanks Ian - fabulous country and the sand is sooo red 😎👍

[@mickywebman]

Stunning photography mate!

[@GaryTischer]

Thanks Mike 😎

[@bobvandyk4088]

Nice one Gary.

[@GaryTischer]

Thanks Bob - a very special place indeed

[@shaddonaghue]

Great video mate, so well done. Thanks for sharing

[@johnmiller7370]

Nice one !

[@GaryTischer]

Thanks John

[@diannehardwick950]

Great stuff Gary. I really enjoyed this. The photography is beautiful. It reminds me of when I first came to Australia and we had 3 weeks up in the Pilbara. You’re a genius!

[@GaryTischer]

Very kind Di. I’m yet to get to the Pilbara 😎

[@AlloffroadAu]

well done, beautiful place of the world

[@jamespitman3357]

great video gary - the drone really got some nice shots for context - the colours out there are really something special

[@GaryTischer]

Thanks James - a lot different to the Whitsundays and water was scarce ;)

[@ronaldchoong4035]

Hi Gary...thanks for the video. Amazing to watch. I have a 2013 FJ with the factory extended fuel tank and planning to do the Madigan line in May 25. Can you please share how much fuel I may need for the crossing between servo's? Any tips would be very much appreciate. Thanks mate

[@stevewalkerden3644]

Thanks Gary - I am thinking of doing that trip in reverse later this year - any suggestions ?? Great watching!

[@GaryTischer]

Thsnks Steve You need a permit to cross CLC lands and it will only allow west to east. A great trip 👍 It would be worth watching how the NT floods effect the Hay River & Eyre Ck.

[@chillhilltravel9933]

Beautiful! Love your style. What camera are you using, Gary? I particularly liked the shots through the windscreen and how you were able to get the natural colours through the tint of the screen. Loved it! Convinced me the Madigan is our next crossing

[@GaryTischer]

Thanks 😊 Canon mirrorless and iPhone from inside. Its a great track across the Simpson

[@AndrewRasmussenRides]

Love your drone work Gary. I imagine you weren't expecting rain in the desert, but I enjoyed the dramatic clouds. Do you plan to add a lapel mic to your setup?

[@GaryTischer]

Yep, audio could be improved 👍

[@andrewhanlon9473]

Check out the genuine 1939 b&w filming of C.T. with other scientists + camels. C.T. Madigan was an amazing man of strength, courage and stamina, coupled with his exceptional thirst for knowledge that led to stellar academic performance culminating in a D. Sc. Oxford. Oh, don't forget he was a mere 6' 3", served his country in France, was on Mawson's Antarctic expedition and led the recovery mission 1 year later.

[@davidstrachan8912]

Magic video. Gary where was your camp site on the river? Coordinates by any chance? Thanks

[@GaryTischer]

Thanks David 😎 Eyre Ck just south of Madigan camp 21 opposite Annandale ruins

[@HammerRocks]

Beautifully edited with great images. Curious to know your fuel consuption. As I have petrol engined 80 Series, that I'm planning to take to the Simpson Desert this year (West-East via the French LIne). My biggest concern is not having enough fuel.

[@GaryTischer]

Thanks 😊 I plan for 25l/100k which it will use on dunes plus add a 10% margin and always have fuel to spare. I would recommend the WAA line which will be less cut up and a really fun drive. Be aware of high traffic times (Big Red Bash in particular). If you need to take jerry cans, go for the metal ones which are much easier to pour. 👍

[@bettsybungle]

Some great shots, the morning contrasts look epic! Curious, I have a yellow FJ cruiser myself. How many litres of fuel did you have with you in total?

[@GaryTischer]

Thanks Andrew 😎 In total leaving Alice was 270lt. Had 300km of range left when I got to Birdsville. My FJ is 2011 model so has an aftermarket 120lt aux fuel tank plus the standard 70lt.

[@bettsybungle]

@@GaryTischer thanks. I also have 2011 model with aftermarket tank. So you didnt top up at Mt Dare? I'm doing Simpson this year and I think I will have enough range with standard and long range tank from Mt Dare to Birdsville. Correct me if im wrong! I can get over 1000kms on just those two

[@GaryTischer]

@@bettsybungle you’ll do it easy. First time I crossed with the FJ via WAA east/west was able to get to Kulgera without refueling.

[@andrewtoon1954]

Great vids good to see someone doing it solo. What time of the year did you do this trip as I'm looking at doing a crossing in July /August but I will be going East to West. Cheers hope to see a reply.

[@GaryTischer]

Trip on the Madigan was in early August. I went east/west via the WAA line a couple of weeks earlier.

[@andrewberg2361]

Great desert trip and nice camera work . Seems like everyone these days is overpowering their vids with loud music/singing . Too much too loud .

[@GaryTischer]

Thanks Andrew. Glad you liked the visuals. Audio can be the most challenging to get right. Levels & music choice can be very subjective. I’m never totally happy as there are so many different choices. In the end, its about finishing the video & moving to the next adventure.