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Australia Speed Limits |
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| Open Roads |
100 |
62 |
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60 |
37 |
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Outside of its cities, Australia has vast stretches of wild country commonly known as the ‘Outback’. The Outback is fantastic to drive through, it is so vast with enormous empty distances where you can drive for half a day and not pass through a single town or slightly built up area. This is why it is extremely important that you plan your itinerary thoroughly and plan regular breaks in your journey.
Cattle and kangaroos are a major hazard on country roads, collisions with these and oncoming vehicles when swerving to avoid them are common. Wildlife is most active at dawn and dusk, so to avoid the risk, try not to drive at these times.
If you are planning on having a big holiday, you might want to consider hiring a car in separate areas and taking internal flights between areas which are separated by large distances. Some places on a map of Australia may look like they are quite close to each other, however large distances separate points of interest and the main cities, so always research distances prior to your trip, to ensure that you leave sufficient time for your journey.
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