2014 Australasian Safari route announced

Over 100 local and international competitors have already signed up for the 7-day September event, which will cover more than 4,000 competitive kilometres.

"New towns, a new course and a much longer event, that'll not only test the competitors, but also take the event to new areas of Western Australia," said Event Director, Justin Hunt.

"Competitors will need to keep their focus throughout the seven day rally, which is bound to be challenging when tackling the harsh terrain."

Bivouac locations for 2014:
Saturday 20 September - Leg 0 - Geraldton
Sunday 21 September - Leg 1 - Murchison
Monday 22 September - Leg 2 - Gascoyne Junction
Tuesday 23 September - Leg 3 - Gascoyne Junction
Wednesday 24 September - Leg 4 - Onslow
Thursday 25 September - Leg 5 - Exmouth
Friday 26 September - Leg 6 - Carnarvon
Saturday 27 September - Leg 7 - Kalbarri

The overnight stops and final details of the course are still subject to local authority and Government approval.

For the third straight year, the motorcycle category at this year's Safari will serve as a Dakar qualifier, with the best-placed 'Dakar Challenge' entrant gaining free entry into the 2015 Dakar in South America.

Entries to the 2014 Safari are now open. Contact the Safari office on (08) 9445 2645 or email [email protected]

For event updates and information, go to: www.australasiansafari.com.au