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Australian transceiver at the Stockman's Hall of Fame in Longreach.Australian Transceiver - Photo taken at the Stockman's Hall of Fame

I will be more than happy to answer your questions, and get some feedback about the Eastern Australian Outback Guide. What do you like? What could be better? Don't be shy!

I encourage you to send me your criticism or corrections if you find invalid or incorrect information in the Outback Guide.

For an easy chat you can "like" our Facebook page and leave a message, or even tell us about your trip to the Outback. I like travel stories.

Please understand that I am not a prophet!

I don't know what the road and weather conditions are like on a certain track next month, or whenever you intend to travel.
Therefore, I also cannot answer if you will make it with a certain car, or trailer on whichever route you choose to travel.
Australia is such a big country, I just can't tell you what conditions are like on a certain day!
I have provided web-links and phone numbers to check road conditions on the Outback driving tips page.

Due to the growing amount of requests for travel advice it is getting harder to answer all questions, especially when they are very similar and have already been asked.

The following links lead to the large section of frequently asked questions, answers and tips to plan your journey along the

If you don't find an answer to your question, please use the comment function on one of the related pages.

On the bottom of this page are even more questions answered. Feel free to jump in and comment to questions you have an answer about. Thank you.

Of course, if your question is of a private nature, not relevant for other visitors, you can use the form below to contact me via email.

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Also, I do NOT accept guest posts for a link or payment.
Due to the large amount of emails I receive with these offers, I won't answer them.

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Frequently Asked Questions


Budgerigars in their habitat 
Where in Australia is the best place to see budgies in their native habitat? As these birds are nomadic when is the best time to see them? I am planning …

Driving from Brisbane to Lake Eyre 
Hello Rita, My question is similar to Sara from Melbourne. I am trying to find out if it is possible to get to Lake Eyre from Brisbane without a 4 wheel …

Burke and Wills route across Australia 
I lived in Mildura VIC Australia for a year from 2004 to 2005. During that time I became fascinated by the history of the many explorers who either traversed …

Outback survival - Class Project 
Hi Rita, I am a college student at Oregon State University in Oregon, USA, and happened upon your website. I have a paper due in about a week that …

Flies in Flinders Range during February? 
The greatest fear is not the blistering sun nibbling on your skins but in fact the annoying hordes of flies darting at you in all directions! I remembered …

Carry a jerry fuel can 
Hi, as I am planning a long trip through NSW and ACT on a corolla. I just wonder if carry 20L of petrol in a metal Jerry can that complies with the AS …

Identifying an Australian snake 
Hi, Can you identify this snake for me please? I live in Thornlands Q4164, I found it few days ago in garage with size under 2 foot, assume a baby …

Bar work in the Outback 
Hi there. My daughter is currently travelling in Australia for one year and has seen a job advertised through an agency for bar work in an Outback hotel. …

Gunbarrel Hwy / Great Central Road - Fuel availability 
I am hoping to travel from the Stuart Highway west to Carnarvon along the Great Western Road. Where can I find out distances I will have to travel between …