Fish for the Crocs Grab a fishing rod and head to the fishing platform provided. Simply swing your rod at and wait for one a bit! As the crocs launch grabbing treat after treat for their lunch. See the Baby Crocs If the bigger ones make you nervous, simply stop off for a visit to the baby crocs! This time is the opportunity where you can actually hold them in your hands, as they soon grow into some of the most dangerous creatures on the planet.
The Reptile House Discover the other creatures to the tropics in the reptile house! There are over 70 different species roaming about, including snakes, lizards, and turtles. There are demonstration showings three times a day, so make sure you visit to catch one of these professional displays. As well as seeing these creatures up close, you can also browse the on-site museum that boasts numerous displays where you can learn all about the behaviour, habitat, and lifestyle of these creatures.
Come along for the journey to see the largest reptiles on the planet! With three showings every day, you can hop on the Croc Boat cruise as well as seeing the other creatures in the animal display scattered about.
Can you check in after pm when reception closes? Yes, but with prior arrangement. Is there Internet and how much does it cost?
There is roaming internet available for purchase on your device. What laundry facilities are available? There are 7 laundries in total, 2 located at the Budget Lodge, 4 in the Campground and 1 located near Carmichael's.
Are linen and towels provided in Budget Lodge rooms? Yes, linen and towels are provided in Budget Lodge rooms. Why do I need to give credit card details at the time of my reservation? A valid credit card is required to guarantee your reservation, however no charges are processed at time of booking until checkout. Will there be accommodation for a family with 5 or 6 people in the future?
Do you plan to travel to, or within Australia? Restrictions apply due to the Covid pandemic. Please click here for the latest travel advice from the Australian Government. Connect And Follow Our Tracks. Privacy Policy Disclaimer Impressum. The bird life is brilliant in the early evening as the major Mitchell's come in for a drink and a frolic in the shallow waters edge. Jul 23, Addition to previous comment by: Terry Everson Rita, I forgot to thank you for putting that link to my Redbubble site.
Many thanks. Another good camp spot. Jul 23, The place to go by: Rita Hi Terry, what a marvellous photo! Providing it is in good mechanical condition however it should be ok. Take regular breaks and allow time to look at things, try not to lock everything into place as something may occur that prevents you from arriving at that time.
Cheers, Gary If you need to contact us email us at traveloutbackoz gmail. Thank you for your quick reply. As suggested, will plan accordingly. If i need further advice, I will contact you on your email provided. Thank you again and have a great long and safe trip of yours. Will be in touch! Thanks so much for the article. Hello Thanks for a great guide for this epic journey. How fortunate you all must be seeing it so often! My daughter and I are heading off tomorrow and I feel so lucky reading your insights today.
While I realise you are now away if you do happen to read my post and are able to reply I would be very grateful, as I have just read to take 10 litres of water per person… And wondering if this is only when camping? I hired a sat nav just in case and hope not to have to use it. If you are in Alice at the beginning of August would love to meet up as our yoga mats are coming along and maybe we could meet for a yoga session or 2 Happy and safe travels Namaste?
Thanks so much for all the information you have posted. You have helped us decide our travel plans. The information you supplied in you article was extremely helpful for our trip. So a big thank you to you. Sorry it took so long to pass on our thanks. Thank you so much for this information! This was VERY helpful and now the journey seems so much less overwhelming.
Hi Amanda, Thank you so much for writing this blog. It is very informative. We are a family of four, 7 and 10year old. Planning a road trip from sydney to Alice spring beginning of January. Will it be too hot in NT. Also is it safe to camp? Thanks Tina. Dear Amanda Thank you so much for your valuable information. We had to go to Alice Springs for an event. We could have flown but I have lived here for over 40 years and had never seen the outback so we decided to drive.
People said we were too old we are in our 70s to travel the Oodnadatta track and camp but thanks to you we did it and absolutely loved it. The highlight was camping on the east side of the track at Algebuckina bridge. We were totally alone. Absolutely magic. I aslo loved your town. We spent a long time planning this trip and your help was invaluable. Thank you so much Margaret Morgan.
Your blog and your site seeing advice helped make our family trip from Port Augusta to Alice Springs amazing. Hi Amanda, So glad I found your site! We were thinking of doing this trip via a campervan in winter with 2 kids. We were planning two weeks to do the whole trip so plenty of time to stop and explore.
However, being winter will it be too cold? Thinking of the nights in a campervan and also the swimming holes we would want to explore. Thanks Peta. Just one question: Do the fuel stations carry 95 LPG or higher?
The german automobiles wont take 91 unfortunately and I dont want to get stuck! Or I just need to know how many jerry cans to carry to make it through the longest stint without Thanks in advance! Hi Amanda, Thank you for your beautiful site! In few days I will be in Melbourne to meet my doughter. What can you suggets me? Is it better to fly back from Ayers Rock?
Thanks a lot. I am coming up in March for a couple of weeks exploring by bicycle and am looking forward to discovering a part of Australia that is long overdue for a visit. What an interesting read, i read from start to end and was enthralled to say the least — thank you. Yes, the Stuart Highway is most definitely sealed all the way from Adelaide to Darwin and has been sealed for several decades.
Hi Amanda, what a comprehensive fact sheet for us, thank you! Amanda, you gem! Have you ever driven to or from Cairns and do you know whether this route is also sealed and possible in a 2WD camper? We would like to try this route, renting a 4wd car and driving from Adelaide to Alice springs. Second question is about temperature: I know it will be hot in december, but what does actually hot means? Last question: we will have to rent a car, then I think we will not have all the extras you recommend on the website for travelling outback.
If we will drive along the mainroad, do you foresee possible dangers or is it a quite, easy long drive and we must just care about fuel and water? Thanks for any answer you will give me. Hi Paolo, yes it will be hot, probably around the high 30s deg C and maybe even 40 plus. A normal car will do this journey. Just follow our guide on our we post about driving from Adelaide to Alice Springs.
Allow at least a couple of days to do this journey and more if you want to stop and see other things along the way. It is about km of sealed road, easy to follow and you need to watch out for animals crossing the road, especially in the morning and late afternoon. I hope this helps. Thanks for the beautiful information. I would start my travel on 24th March from melbourne to Darwin.
Is this the right time and weather conditions? I have to reach Darwin by 28th March. I have a Toyota Camry Hybrid — Is it the good car to go ahead for this drive. Any thing in specifics I have to take care of. Does it work where there is no phone signals? My apologies for as asking so many questions but I think it is worth it as I am travelling this long for the very first time in my life and with my talkative wife. Hi Max, the car is ok but you have not allowed very much time for this journey!
It is about 8 hours drive from Melbourne to Adelaide, plus it will take you about 15 hours from Adelaide to Alice Springs and then about the same from Alice Springs to Darwin and this allows for only fuel stops.
The GPS will work fine as it runs off satellites not the phone network. I really think you should have allowed more time for an approximate km trip. Be aware of animals on the road early mornings and around dusk. I hope your wife can drive too as you will be very tired with all this driving.
I am adding one more day to my journey, so it will be hrs drive everyday. And yes my wife would be driving as well. As my car is slower than the usual modern cars I will be watching the rear view mirror for road trains that might want to overtake.
I will scamper off the road if possible to avoid risk to myself and to my little car called Rita. The information in this site is of course valuable for fueling stops on the way and I thank the authors for the trouble taken to publish all the nitty gritty stuff as well, which I reckon can be the most important on any trip.
I will have a back up car that will hopefully come to look for me should my little 89 year old rocket spit her dummy along the way.
Little Rita crossed the Nullarbor earlier this year without incident so I hope she will get me to Alice without any problems. I will be self sufficient and not need help other than maybe finding my way back to my tent in the dark. The descriptions of the roadhouses is good information and I will surely use the dining delights that desert roadhouses are famous for. That includes a cold beer after a long desert road trip. Thanks to this site for giving me confidence for the journey.
Regards Graham. I just want to say thanks so much for all the great advice and info on this blog. We are just back from our two week trip from Melbourne to Alice and back again, and what I learned here in preparation was invaluable. I got my Kia Carnival serviced before we left, packed the boot with water, and planned our stops and accommodation. Saw a few animals emus, sheep, cows, crows and a couple of beautiful eagles on the way home but only had one lot cross in front of us, a ewe and her little twins.
Luckily I was concentrating and had enough time to stop for them. Cheers, Jac. Sounds like you saw plenty of wildlife, and the Eagles are always special to see. Loved reading your trip details from Adelaide to Alice. We are planning a trip next year from Mackay to Perth and return. Wish there were more people writing the way you do with so much information. We were going to cut out Alice, Coober Pedy, and Uluru but thanks to you, we are definitely going to do it, even though we will be back tracking.
Your blog is excellent source with comprehensive coverage to plan the trip. Such a good info at one place. I will be driving diesel engine Range Rover Evoque.
I have two questions — 1. How many days should be enough. This is such a great post! My boyfriend and I are from Singapore and will be using this guide for our trip as 1st time road-trippers! Are there any specific advice that you think we should know? Are there any companies that you would recommend? I at last have done the trip.. My husband and I are retiring in a few months and are planning a trip to Australia which will include a road trip from Adelaide to Coober Pedy then on to Uluru.
We are spending a few days in each place then flying back. We are renting a Toyota RAV4. I was slightly hesitant about the drive until I read your site.
Now I am so excited! Thank you so much for all the detailed information! Should we rent a Sat phone just in case we break down? Thank you! Our 4th oldest child is a yoga teacher! Thanks Christine. You can read my story here:. Save your money and do a mine tour in Coober Pedy. Hope this helps and enjoy your trip. Brilliant information. My wife and I are going next year July August. All the information you have stated is invaluable.
Just a small question, are the nights cold during those months? Thanks again. Yes the nights are quite chilly in July and upto mid-August. We regularly have below zero temps in July in the wee morning hours. This page is terrific, Amanda. I just purchased your Travel Outback book from Amazon. It said on your other page you can download it as a PDF, but the only options were for various readers. So it had to go to my Kindle.
Is there a way? So far have a 2-week NSW train pass route planned. Second-guessed doing that, but too late now.
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