Queensland is a BIG place and on the coast and in major towns you will have all the comforts of home but as you venture into rural and remote areas distances between services will increase.
Communication
- Buy a Telstra SIM card. Mobile and internet can be patchy and often the only service provider is Telstra.
- Carry a satellite phone in remote areas where there is often no mobile service at all.
- Equip your vehicle with a UHF radio. This can act as another form of communication.
Road Safety
- Give way to trucks and large vehicles when travelling on one-lane bitumen roads.
- Beware of wandering cattle on unfenced roads especially at night.
- Realise that unsealed roads may be closed after rain.
- Be prepared for corrugations and loose rocks on unsealed roads.
- Keep your fuel tank full. It can be a long way between service stations.
- Ensure your vehicle is mechanically sound and investigate roadside/vehicle insurance.
- Check the weather before you leave.
Good Citizenship
- Always ask permission before entering private (including Indigenous) land.
- Do not leave toilet paper or empty toilet cassettes in the bush.
Always Remember
- Tell someone where you are going – especially if travelling solo.
- Book accommodation and tours ahead to avoid disappointment.
- Carry water on every drive.
