Tips for Travellers

• Permits are required to travel between Kata Tjuta and
  the NT Border Contact Central Land Council 08 8951 6211
• Permits are required to travel between NT Border and
  Laverton Contact Ngaanyatjarra Council: 08 8950 1711
• At least 2 spare tyres,tool kit,torch.
• At least 20 litres of Water (drinking quality)& basic supplies
• A Satellite phone and/or UHF Radio
• 4WD equipment, Maps and GPS
• Ring ahead to your destination with your expected time
  of arrival
• NO Leaded fuel available from Kata Tjuta to Laverton,
• Limited unleaded fuel available (Opal fuel available) along road.
• Diesel fuel is available along the Outback Highway
  approximately every 300km.
• Please take your rubbish with you.
• Some towns only have CDMA mobile service.Some roadhouses are cash only - bring enough cash with you.

KEY CONTACTS FOR A TRULY ENJOYABLE JOURNEY

• QUEENSLAND
  • Winton Visitors Information Centre - 1300 665 115
  • Boulia Tourism Centre - 07 4746 3386
• NORTHERN TERRITORY
  • Alice Springs& Central Australian Tourism: 1800645199 or 08 89525800
  • Ngaanyatjarraku Shire -08 8956 7966-Art Gallery and Cultural Centre bookings required.
  • Jervois Station for fuel and snacks..08 89566307
  • Gem Tree Caravan Park-camping and fossicking 08 89569855
  • Kings Canyon: 1300134044
  • Ayres rock camp ground 08 89577001.
• WESTERN AUSTRALIA
  • Laverton Tourism: 08 90311750
  • Tjukayirla Roadhouse: 08 90371108
  • Warburton Roadhouse: 08 8956 7656
  • Warrakurna Roadhouse/Giles weather station: 08 89567344

Helen Lewis
Executive Officer
Outback Highway Development Council
+61 (0) 7 46617393 or 0418785285
www.outbackway.org.au

WATER, WATER , WATER:
Humans rid water at about 2litres/ hr from our bodies- so take enough water with you to ensure you can counteract this process. There is usually someone on the road during the day however you may find there could be days between vehicles, in some areas along the road.

BE PREPARED IF YOU BREAK DOWN

• Stay with your vehicle......
• carry an emergency supply of water......
• carry at least 2 spare tyres, tyre repair kit and air pump.........
• notify a friend or relative of your estimated time of arrival- if you are overdue they can notify the police
• carry enough fuel to cover 600km distances
• carry emergency supply of food, blankets and matches
• carry first aid equipment.
• DON'T DRIVE TIRED.
  

IT IS DESIRABLE TO HAVE:
RFDS RADIO, SATELLITE PHONE, UHF RADIO, RECOVERY EQUIPMENT- WINCHES, SNAP STRAPS AND SHOVELS

 
ROADS THAT MAKE UP THE OUTBACK WAY :
FROM WA-

• GREAT CENTRAL ROAD
• DOCKER RIVER ROAD
• LASSETER HIGHWAY
• STUART HIGHWAY
• PLENTY HIGHWAY
• DONOHUE HIGHWAY AND
• KENNEDY DEVELOPMENT ROAD