Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
First Time: The Red Centre
For more information, see
Survival Guide
Top Tips for Your Trip
Checklist
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On long drives don't forget to stop the car regularly
to reboot your brain. Outside the confines of the car
you'll find revitalizing fresh air and some of Aus-
tralia's friendliest characters to meet and greet.
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Avoid driving at night. The empty landscape teems
with car-wrecking kangaroos at night, while cattle
find the sun-warmed roads a fine place to rest on a
cold desert night.
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Make sure your passport is
valid for at least six months
past your arrival date.
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Check the airline baggage re-
strictions.
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Inform your debit/credit card
company.
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Arrange for appropriate travel
insurance (
Click here
).
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Check if you can use your
mobile/cell phone (
Click here
).
What to Wear
It will be of no surprise to learn that the theme is cas-
ual; however, it is not a free-for-all and many dining
and entertainment venues will require covered shoes
or sandals (no flip-flops or singlets). The central
deserts are very cold in winter, with sub-zero temper-
atures at night. As soon as the sun sets winter wool-
ies are needed. Sensible and stylish under the out-
back sun is the broad-brimmed hat and, if you are
travelling in summer, bring swimwear to cool off in
the waterholes and swimming pools.
What to Pack
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Sturdy walking shoes - there
are many excellent walks, long
and short.
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Warm clothes - the desert
nights are surprisingly cold in
winter.
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Hat, sunglasses and sun-
screen.
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Water bottle.
Sleeping
During the peak season (June to August) it is best to
book accommodation to avoid disappointment. See
Click here
for more accommodation information.
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Australian electrical adapter.
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Roadhouses
One-stop shops along the highways where you can fuel up and get a meal,
a drink, and a bed. Standards range from basic dongas with share facilities to modern
motel rooms. Campsites are also usually available.
