AGO Holiday Planner 2026

TRAVEL TIPS TOP TIPS FOR A SEAMLESS OUTBACK EXPERIENCE

Australia’s Golden Outback is rugged and beautiful, full of vast stretches of dry plains. Exploring it is a true adventure, warranting considered preparation.

TRAVEL SMART ITEMS TO CARRY ON YOUR OUTBACK JOURNEY: A first aid kit. A good quality, 12-volt air compressor. You will need it if you want to drive on sand or corrugated roads. A quality GPS. Also carry a paper map road book as back up. Don’t rely on Google Maps. Cash with a range of notes and change. Don’t rely on the internet. Dirty gear bag and bin bags. If you brought it with you, take it with you.

Top tips from the experts at Western 4W Driver magazine to get you started: 1. Get your vehicle serviced before you depart. 2. Share your plans. 3. Carry two to four litres of water per person, per day. 4. If you breakdown or get stuck, stay with your vehicle. 5. Fuel up when you can. Don’t expect the next petrol station to be around the corner. 6. Check your tyre pressure, battery levels, coolant, engine oil levels and lights, daily. 7. Check current road conditions prior to departure. Visit travelmap. mainroads.wa.gov.au/Home/Map 8. For the best mobile connectivity, use Telstra. 9. Visit plugshare.com for electric vehicle charging stations.

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AUSTRALIA'S GOLDEN OUTBACK