Road Trip Tools
Useful links and resources to use throughout your Flinders Ranges and Outback Road Trip.
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Emergency Services
In the case of a breakdown in the outback, do not leave your vehicle.
Emergency contacts for the Flinders Ranges and Outback are listed under Emergency Services.
Road Reports
Road Conditions Hotlines
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South Australia (24-hours)
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Outback Queensland / Diamantina Shire Road Condition Report
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South Western Queensland
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New South Wales
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Northern Territory (Alice Springs)
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Western Australia
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Simpson Desert Conservation Park & Witjira National Parks Desert Parks Information
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Dept. Environment, Water & Natural Resources, Port Augusta office
Check Road Reports Online
- South Australian Outback Roads (SA Government)
- Strezlecki Track Trek Report (ExplorOz Website)
- Birdsville and Strzelecki Tracks Road Report (SA Government)
- Queensland Road Condition Report (Live map via the QLD Government)
- Road Conditions Report & other Travel Information (Diamantina Shire Council)
- Birdsville Track Trek Report (ExplorOz Website)
- Diamantina Development Road Updates (ExplorOz Website)
- Arrabury Road and Cordillo Downs Road Forum Updates (ExplorOz Website)
- Road Report NT (NT Government)
- Live Traffic NSW (NSW Government)
- Outback NSW Region Current Alerts (National Parks NSW)
- Broken Hill Road Conditions (Broken Hill Visitor Information Centre)
- VicTraffic by Vic Roads (VIC Government)
- Mapshare Vic (VIC Government)
Weather Updates
COVID-19 Restrictions and Border Closures
- Emergency Declaration and Directions (SA Government)
- SA.GOV.AU/COVID-19 (SA Government)
- South Australia Alerts (South Australian Tourism Commission)
Fire Safety
During the Fire Danger Season, generally from 1 November to 15 April, there are strict conditions for lighting any fire, including a campfire.
Download the Alert SA app or use the CFS Facebook page to stay informed. Monitor the daily weather forecast and Fire Danger Ratings, and listen for warning messages from the CFS on your local radio station.
Further bushfire safety information is available by contacting the Bushfire Information Hotline on 1300 362 361 (TTY 13 36 77), or visit www.cfs.sa.gov.au.
Useful Resources
Preparation
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How to Prepare Your Vehicle For An Outback Road Trip (The Outback Loop)
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National Parks: What to Know Before You Go (National Parks and Wildlife Service SA)
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4WD Tracks and Repeater Towers (Outback Communities Authority)
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Outback Road Trip FAQs (The Outback Loop)
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Top 10 Travel Tips (Landscape SA Aridlands)
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List of Public Holidays in the Flinders Ranges and Outback (FRO)
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Grey Water Dump Points (FRO)
News
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ABC Emergency Broadcasts (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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National Warnings Summary (Bureau of Meteorology)
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Desert Parks Bulletin (National Parks and Wildlife Service SA)