Outback Motoring

Australia’s size and remoteness deter many people from exploring it. However, properly set up and equipped, and armed with common sense and a little background knowledge, every intending traveller can explore the country’s huge open space.

If you intend travelling in the outback, planning ahead is vital, for it is possible to travel in some sections of the Australian outback and not see another vehicle or person for several days. It is possible to travel in some areas of the outback in a 2WD vehicle, but it is safer and much more practical to do so in a 4x4 vehicle suited to off-road conditions.

Since driving conditions in the outback vary greatly, you should always consider the right 4x4 hire for your travel. 4x4 rental are the best when it comes to soft sand, bulldust and mud, and crossing a creek of stream.

Critical rules that you need to pay attention when you are motoring in the outback:

Check intended 4x4 routes carefully
Check the best time of year to travel
Check your load; keep it to a minimum
Check ahead of local road conditions, weather forecasts and fuel availability
Check that you have essential supplies: water, food and fuel
Don’t forget your detailed maps
Respect Aboriginal sacred and cultural sites, and heritage buildings and pioneer relics
Protect native flora and fauna; take photographs not specimens
Follow restrictions on the use

Planning Ahead is Important!

There is so much to of Australia to see and so many ways to see it. Today, even the most remote sections of this vast continent are accessible, particularly to 4x4 vehicles designed for use on the bush tracks and unmade roads.

For some, exploring Australia will mean touring the made highways and staying in motels. Others will tow their accommodation with them on a 4x4 camper. Others will opt for a mobile home with sleeping and cooking facilities, and yet other group will choose to be the true adventurers, will load a tent on top of the 4x4 hire and go bush. In all cases, some careful planning will enhance the journey immeasurably.

As a traveller, you need to plan ahead:

Find advance information on the 4x4 area you are going to explore
When to go; find the best time to explore in your 4x4
Plan which way to go; plan your 4x4 route and itineraries
Locate where you would like to stay and campout in your 4wd
Find the right 4x4 hire that really suits your budget
When you book your 4x4, make sure you are covered with the right insurance