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Australia, the smallest continent in the world but one of the largest countries, extends west to east for over 4000km and north to south for over 3500km, excluding Tasmania.

Overland Around Australia: The Ultimate Adventure

Australia is the ultimate road-trip destination. Every state and territory offers something unique — urban excitement, tropical coasts, rugged deserts, alpine mountains, and remote wilderness. Whether you’re cruising the coastal highways, trekking through rainforests, or tackling off-road tracks in the outback, an around-Australia adventure is unforgettable. Australia is vast, wild, and endlessly fascinating. From the sparkling beaches of the east coast to the rugged outback of the west, the country offers a mix of urban excitement, natural beauty, and remote adventures. Pack your sense of adventure, your 4WD, and your camera — this is a journey of a lifetime.

Northern Australia is closer to the capitals of Indonesia (Jakarta) and Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby) than to its own capital, Canberra. Arriving from Europe, most people are overwhelmed by the vast, uninhabited land. It is a country of stunning, rich landscapes filled with deep reds, yellows, greens, blues, and browns, with dead trees and red soil scattered across the land.

For those who venture off-road into the remote desert areas, the excitement of driving for days or even weeks without seeing another soul is an experience unlike any other. With thousands of bush tracks or off-road wheel tracks to choose from, it’s the ultimate off-road destination in the world, allowing travelers to cross the country from east to west or north to south without relying on the main roads.

Outback Travel Tips for International Overlanders

Australia’s outback, deserts, and even beaches are unlike those in Europe, Africa, or South America. Be aware:

• First Aid: At least one person should be trained

• Comms: Minimum UHF radio and sat phone. HF radio is ideal (rentable)

• Safety: Always tell someone where you’re going, and confirm arrival

• Rivers: Northern crossings may have crocodiles. Even freshwater crocs bite!

• Beaches: Soft sand above high tide mark – drive on outgoing tide, and always turn toward the water, not uphill

• Tyre pressures:

  • Start at 25 psi and drop in 5 psi increments as needed

  • In our LandCruiser, we’ve gone as low as 10 psi

  • Low speed is key

• Terrain: Expect rutted tracks, bull dust, mud, sand, and water crossings—sometimes all in one day. Travel within your limits.

• Don’t be overconfident: The Australian outback is unforgiving

However, be warned: to truly explore the extremes, you need a sturdy, reliable 4WD and communication tools in case you get into trouble. CB radios are great for vehicle-to-vehicle communication, and UHF is useful in the bush due to repeater stations. However, a satellite phone is highly recommended, or you can use an HF radio, which offers coverage across all of Australia, including the Royal Flying Doctor Service. For those who have an HF radio (which can be rented), joining VKS-737 is a smart move—it provides emergency and radio communication support for those who work, live, or travel in remote areas of Australia. VKS-737 Radio

Australia boasts unique flora and fauna, including the only egg-laying mammals on Earth, the platypus and echidna. Native animals such as kangaroos, dingoes, koalas, and kookaburras further define the country’s exceptional wildlife.

Places you must visit during your Off-Road tour of Australia, The Great Barrier Reef, Cape York, The Kimberleys, Gibson Desert, Tanami Desert, Victoria Desert, Gibson Desert, Simpson Desert, Canning Stock Route and Tanami Desert. Central Australia, Coober Pedy, Oodnadatta track, Birdsville Track, Flinders Ranges, Gammon Ranges, Fraser Island, Stradbroke and Moreton Island. Most of the above are part of Outback Australia or to use the local language, Back of Bourke-Back of beyond and never never. This is also the continent where the word overlander originated from see our post who is a overlander.

After 23 years off road holidays and weekend trips all around Australia we decided it was time for a longer holiday and the beginning of our around the world adventure. starting of with 4 years around Australia travel.