While visiting Queensland, it is important that you are aware of the rules, when you are traveling through the outback. Before you enter the road, you are required to contact the police and let them know where you are heading. Once you reach your destination, you are then required to make another phone call to the police and inform them of your arrival. This is an important procedure, so that if you are not at your destination and the approximate time of your arrival, they police will be able to easily find you. It is also important to know that although you can travel these roads with a car, the best choice of vehicle is a 4 WD.
When you are traveling in the outback, it is also important to have any spare equipment, for your car, that you may need. If you were to brake down, the area is so remote that it can take hours for a tow truck to reach you, and it can also be costly. Another item that you should have is a high frequency radio transmitter, since the cell phone reception is not always reliable.
Another essential item, that you should always have on you, is water. It is recommended that you carry at least 20 litres of water per person, as well as an ample supply of food. There are also certain times of the year that makes a road more easily traveled on then others. From November to March, it is not recommended that you travel Queensland’s south west, due to an abundance of dust that can increase mechanical problems. While in the North, it is not recommended that you travel during the rainy season, as the roads tend to get flooded.
One of the best ways to ensure that you are traveling the proper roads, and are fully prepared for your journey, is to speak with the local police. They will advise you on which tracks are open and what is the suitable car for your travels. Another useful service is the RACQ (Royal Automobile Club of Queensland. When you join, they will cover up to $95 per year, and offer a 24 hour emergency roadside assistance service. If something were to happen, they will promptly arrive and try to correct the situation. If the problem can not be corrected they will arrange towing for you, making them a great asset. RACQ can also provide you with maps, weather and road conditions, and they sell a range of travel and driving products that will help with your travels.
While traveling, if you are faced with car trouble, it is important that you never leave your automobile. It is easier to spot an car then a person, while you are traveling in the outback. Also, never wandering into the wilderness, as many have been found dead, from thirst, way after their abandoned car was found.
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