Australia is great but massive. It is vast and varied with sometimes incomprehensible distances between locations. From Sydney to Ayers Rock, capital of the Australian Outback, is about 2875 kilometers. Besides being a very modern and sophisticated country, the real challenge for the visitor is to hang around in the remote areas, which are really worth seeing for his wild beauty. I went to the Australian Outback and I realize that along with his beauties we have to bear in mind that they can also be very dangerous. Distances are vast in Australia, so fuel, water, and other essential supplies are going to be costly. Outside the cities, traffic is not too much of a problem, but the roads themselves have hazards with which you may not be familiar, so always expect the unexpected. The passenger in the front seat should always regard himself as on duty as a spotter. Kangaroos, Buffalos and cattle are a hazard. If you see something these big anywhere near the road, slow down. Once leaving bitumen roads and starts driving on dirt, there are all sorts of additional hazards. The most obvious are the dust thrown up by other vehicles and the stones which fly off the road surface as another vehicle passes, and which can easily crack or break a windscreen. Realize in advance that driving on a dirt road is going to reduce your average speed and increase your fuel consumption, so plan for this, rather than feeling pressure to reach a pre-determined destination on time. Everything must be planed: you will need spare fuel, plenty of water, some common spare parts for your vehicle, a good detailed map and a plan for emergencies. But don’t be scare, being careful and having all this in mind, Australia Outback is a place to be felt at least once in a lifetime.
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