Travel Reference
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50m you may need a permit (Arnhem Land is a good example). If you're on an organised
tour the operator should take care of permits - check before you book.
In the NT a transit permit is required for the Yulara-Kaltukatjara (Docker River) Rd, but
not for either the Tanami Track or the Sand- over Hwy where these cross Aboriginal land.
Travellers may camp overnight without a permit within 50m of the latter two routes.
Applications The easiest way to apply for a permit is to download a form from the relev-
ant land council and send it by email. Alternatively you can send it by post or fax. Allow
plenty of time: transit permits can be approved within 24 hours, but others can take 10
working days. Keep in mind that your application may be knocked back for a number of
reasons, including the risk of interference with sacred sites or disruption of ceremonial
business. Also, some communities simply may not want to be bothered by visitors without
good reason.
The following places issue permits:
Northern Land Council ( 08-8920 5100; www.nlc.org.au ) Servicing northern NT, with
offices in Darwin, Katherine, Jabiru and Tennant Creek.
Central Land Council ( 08-8951 6211; www.clc.org.au ) Covering the southern half of
the NT; main office in Alice Springs.
Tiwi Land Council (
08-8919 4305; www.tiwilandcouncil.com ) Permits for the Tiwi Is-
lands.
Automobile Associations
Official automobile associations offer emergency breakdown services and useful advice
on motoring, including road safety, local regulations and buying/selling a car. The follow-
ing organisations have reciprocal arrangements with similar organisations overseas and
interstate.
Royal Automobile Association of South Australia (RAA;
08-8202 4600;
www.raa.net ; 55 Hindmarsh Sq, Adelaide, SA)
Automobile Association of the Northern Territory (AANT;
08-8925 5901;
www.aant.com.au ; 79-81 Smith St, Darwin, NT)
Driving Licences
Foreign driving licences are valid in Australia as long as they are in English or are accom-
panied by a translation. You can also get an International Driving Permit from automo-
bile associations in your own country.
Fuel
ยป Unleaded, diesel and LPG fuel are available from urban service stations and highway
roadhouses.
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