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Want to go on a guided tour? Want to do all the planning yourself? Whatever your choice for your Outback Australia travel, you're up for a great adventure.
In this section you'll find Australia accommodation tips for campsites, motels and hotels. You should know that in Outback Australia hotels are usually fairly old buildings with great atmosphere. So please don't expect a Hilton-like room. Also included on the Outback travel tips pages is info about places to eat, where to get food and fuel. Information is listed for each region described in the Outback guide. Start planning, begin to dream.
Even if there won't be many "5 star" facilities in the Outback, a decent bed is always waiting for you wherever you go. Of course you can always pitch your tent under the stunning canopy of stars. The Aussie night sky is often described as the 5 million star hotel.
Local museum, Windorah, Queensland
Flinders Ranges
The Flinders Ranges offer a broad range of accommodation styles, motels, bed & breakfast, cabins, camping. Whatever your choice, I hope the Flinders Ranges Travel Tips will be helpful. This is such a wonderful area in Outback South Australia. Take your time and enjoy this gem.
Oodnadatta Track
Though the Oodnadatta Track leads you into true Outback country, but this doesn't mean that you have to starve. Small towns along the track offer all the essential supplies and facilities for travellers, and of course a cold beer. Check out the Oodnadatta Track travel tips. Enjoy this unique Outback Australia experience.
Birdsville Track
The Birdsville Track has not many facilities to offer. Even shady bush camping spots are rather rare along the track. In fact, the Mungerannie Roadhouse is the only watering hole for humans and their vehicles along the track. But you won't get any problems, it is not such a big distance after all.
Once you arrive in Birdsville, you have access to many services this bush town offers for travellers. Check the Birdsville Track Travel Tips.Outback Queensland
When you travel along the Matilda Highway, towns like Longreach, Cloncurry and Winton offer a broad range of accommodation, pubs, tours and shopping facilities. Further south east, the tiny townships have at least a hotel, a caravan park and a petrol station. Wherever you go, you don't need to worry about basic supplies. Find detailed information on the Queensland travel tips page.
Tours
AAT Kings is one of the major tour operators. They run camping tours throughout Australia, and a range of 4WD tours as well. You can book these tours only through travel agents.
Wayward Bus offers tours from Adelaide along the the Flinders Ranges and the Oodnadatta Track to the red centre.
There is more information about local tour operators on the outback travel tips pages for each section.
Tag-along Tours
Joining a "Tag along tour" is a great opportunity to go to remote areas with an experienced tour guide. You drive your own 4x4 car, and you know there is someone around to help you get out of trouble if things become tough. Some operators provide food and camping gear, while others just share their knowledge and guidance.
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