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Stuart Highway is 2834 kilometres. From Darwin to Augusat

TRAVEL TIP  Best way to see OZ is to buy a car or camper van

In Sydney I can recommend Auto becker 752 ramatta Road Lewisham 2049 .Close to train station. Phone 02/95684455.
Try looking on notice boards at all backpackers.
Do have the vehicle checked over if you have no experience.
Check water, oil and tyers. And take the vehicle for a good road test make sure the temperature gauge works and does not over heat,and check for any unusual noise's coming from the vehicle when pulling away, stopping and going around corners.
Make sure there is a good spare wheel/tyre and jack, and a wheel brace to undo the wheels.
You will need to take supplies
20 litre fuel can with fuel (do not over fill leave room for pressure on hot days)
Fresh drinking water
basic tool kit
cooler box to keep drinks and food cool
Try cash converters for second hand camping gear and Woolworth's have a good range or any large DIY shop. And don't forget a map which shows all the places of interest and miles between towns so you can work out how long it will take. Take plenty of rest stops when driving. On the main roads fuel stops are no more than 300 kilometers. It can get stressful over a long time when traveling with somebody else so work out your plan before setting off. Just remember you are on your holidays and you may have to make a effort for the other person.
Before venturing in to the out back take local advise and let the police know. For safety hire GPS equipment . In the advent of a emergency you can signal for help. The local advise is to stay with the vehicle. Best to do a tour with a small group then on your own.

You need to register the vehicle in your name this varies from state to state so check this out before leaving. It's best to try and register it in the same state which you will be selling it. Also you may want to thick about insurance.
CLIMATE
The south can be very cold and wet in the winter. The north gets very hot in the build up to the wet session which can go on for a long time. When it rain's most tour's do not operate for safety reasons of being court out in floods. It also makes it a cheep time to stay in the top end.
Work out your root carefully, on the time of year you are traveling and for how long you have.
May be fly in one side and out the other.
Buy a good map with good detail, this is as good as a guide book, before you buy your ticket this will save you time and money.

Don't forget traveling is adventure of a life time.
Setting off early when it is much cooler is a good idea. But it is also when animals are most active and may be a danger on the road
Daily checks
Engine Oil & water levels, Tyers, lights and clean the windsreen.

Getting around

Auto barn

Travel car

Car market

Britz rent a car / camper

Camper vans australia

Anza travel-Down under travel experts

Aus travel

Find my adventure

Out back safaris

Creative safaris

Olgas

Backpackers Hostal's

Nomads

Iv'e used these hostal's my self in OZ very clean,good service ,staff can help find work and helpful .Discount card useful also in NZ.Fiji

and S.E.Asia

Department of immigration

immi

Devils Marbles

Me & Alan Sydney Bridge Climb

Great Ocean Road

Kings Canyon

Stuart Highway is 2834 kilometres. From Darwin to Augusat
TRAVEL TIP Best way to see OZ is to buy a car or camper van
In Sydney I can recommend Auto becker 752 ramatta Road Lewisham 2049 .Close to train station. Phone 02/95684455.
Try looking on notice boards at all backpackers.
Do have the vehicle checked over if you have no experience.
Check water, oil and tyers. And take the vehicle for a good road test make sure the temperature gauge works and does not over heat,and check for any unusual noise's coming from the vehicle when pulling away, stopping and going around corners.
Make sure there is a good spare wheel/tyre and jack, and a wheel brace to undo the wheels.
You will need to take supplies
20 litre fuel can with fuel (do not over fill leave room for pressure on hot days)
Fresh drinking water
basic tool kit
cooler box to keep drinks and food cool
Try cash converters for second hand camping gear and Woolworth's have a good range or any large DIY shop. And don't forget a map which shows all the places of interest and miles between towns so you can work out how long it will take. Take plenty of rest stops when driving. On the main roads fuel stops are no more than 300 kilometers. It can get stressful over a long time when traveling with somebody else so work out your plan before setting off. Just remember you are on your holidays and you may have to make a effort for the other person. Before venturing in to the out back take local advise and let the police know. For safety hire GPS equipment . In the advent of a emergency you can signal for help. The local advise is to stay with the vehicle. Best to do a tour with a small group then on your own.
You need to register the vehicle in your name this varies from state to state so check this out before leaving. It's best to try and register it in the same state which you will be selling it. Also you may want to thick about insurance.
CLIMATE
The south can be very cold and wet in the winter. The north gets very hot in the build up to the wet session which can go on for a long time. When it rain's most tour's do not operate for safety reasons of being court out in floods. It also makes it a cheep time to stay in the top end.
Work out your root carefully, on the time of year you are traveling and for how long you have. May be fly in one side and out the other. Buy a good map with good detail, this is as good as a guide book, before you buy your ticket this will save you time and money. Don't forget traveling is adventure of a life time.
Setting off early when it is much cooler is a good idea. But it is also when animals are most active and may be a danger on the road
Daily checks
Engine Oil & water levels, Tyers, lights and clean the windsreen.