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Australian outback travel

... preparing for your trip, outback hazards and camping tips
 
 

Online articles explaining outback travel and driving conditions... Australia is a land that is wide, vast and underpopulated, it offers itself for exploration and contemplation.

But under no circumstances should exploration of Australia by campervan or motor home by undertaken lightly, or without thorough preparation... these articles will help you understand what is needed as you travel Australia.

 


Getting ready to go
   

Common outback hazards
       
Which motor home or campervan for your Australian holidays
Overall size
Carrying or seating capacity
Ground clearance
Diesel or petrol
Transmissions
Hub locking
Ride quality


Essential 4WD equipment for the Australian outback
Protection
Tyres and wheels
Tools and spares
Vehicle servicing and energy output
Fuel and water
Communications
Fire extinguishers


Optional accessories for a motor home or campervan
Child restraints
Cargo barrier
Roof rack
Camping gear


Checklists for those wanting to travel Australia
Vehicle equipment accessories checklist
Recovery equipment checklist
Camping equipment checklist
Clothing checklist
Cooking equipment checklist
Food checklist
Traveling needs checklist
First aid kit checklist
Photography checklist
Sundry items checklist
Electrical goods checklist
Fishing checklist
Tools checklist
Vehicle spares checklist


Escorted 4WD tours into outback Australia
Tag along tours
Four wheel drive safari tours
Single vehicle small group tours


   
Going off-road or into the Australian outback in a 4WD camper van or motorhome
When to use a 4WD
Steep slopes


Outback Australia river & creek crossings in a 4WD campervan or motor home


Driving your pop up camper or campervan in the Australian outback
Driving in sand
When to use chains
Driving in snow
Bulldust and road trains
Grids, dips & potholes


Recovering a bogged motor home or campervan in the Australian outback
Recovering a bogged motor home
Safety in the outback


Survival - handle an emergency in the Australian outback
Stay with your vehicle
Getting attention
Direction finder
Finding water
Fire and flood
Snake bites
Breakdowns


Camping Guide

Selecting good campsites
Camping in rainforests
Beach camping
Camping near rivers and lakes
Alpine and mountain regions
Dry areas and desert campsites


Bush Camping Code
Doing the right thing
Campfires
Fuel stoves
How to avoid gastro
Rubbish is your responsibility
Washing
'No trace' camping


Camping with pets in Australia
Camping with dogs
Places to stay
On the road


Outdoor camp fire cooking
Camp cooking methods
Camp cooking tips



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