My Top 10 Tips For Driving In Australia

Ideally you need a minimum of 6 months, including a week or more to travel Tasmania, and then you may have travelled around 25,000 to 35,000 kilometres.

 1.   If you have more time available you will be able to see and enjoy things more, with more time to relax and soak up the amazing experience. With more time, you will also be able to do a lot more side tracking to more remote locations such as National Parks.

2.   Most of us won’t get the opportunity to do the ‘Big Lap’ around Australia.  An alternative is to travel Australia in smaller sections.

• Australia can be travelled in halves either the Western or the Eastern half.
• Travel within each of the states and territories.
• Travel through several states or territories.

3.   If possible, try to make it a circular trip so that you don’t have to go back via the same road.

4.   The suggested time frame for travelling the Eastern or Western half of Australia would be 3 to 4 months, although of course you can take as long as you like.

5.   Travelling in Australia can be done any time of the year, but it is best to travel north to the ‘Centre’ and ‘Top End’ during the months of May to September to avoid the extreme tropical weather conditions of the rains, heat and humidity.

6.   The best time to visit the southern parts of Australia is from October to April. The hottest months, December to March, are the best time for swimming and water sports activities.

7.   If you are planning to visit Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kings Canyon or other locations in Central Australia, do so in the cooler winter months, arrive early in the morning as the days heat up quickly and take plenty to drink.

8.   Start checking the weather forecast several days before you leave for your camping trip and keep monitoring conditions regularly. If inclement conditions are forecast, be prepared with the necessary equipment. However, if extreme conditions are forecast, you should have an alternative plan such as camping at a different location or postponing your trip.

9,   If you are not already used to driving long distances, set yourself reasonable goals and take breaks at least every 2 hours.

10.  For your own safety and the safety of other travellers, always keep to the speed limits. Getting to your destination a few minutes earlier is not worth the risk.

For more travel and tourism website info and tips check out Travel Australia Guide Directory to help you plan your own Aussie holiday!

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Getting organised for a driving holiday is exciting, there is so much to see, do and experience. Using this road trip planning guide will get you ready for your road trip adventure.

www.travel-australia-planning-guide.com

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