The outback takes up about seventy percent of the Australian continent.
Occupying an area approximately twice the scale of Texas, the outback is a place that captures the imagination of folk from all across the globe.
We've chatted with folk who visit the outback from Europe on one or two occasions who told us they came here particularly to drive for loads of miles with the point of not seeing a city or another auto.
Yet, many people think that the outback is a flat, barren desert covered in red mud and the odd enormous red rock, the Australian outback is stupendously varied: you'll find mountains, waterholes, gorges and naturally, deserts and Heaps of wildlife.
So to help get the best from your outback journey, we have put together this convenient how-to guide on selecting the best outback maps.
Free Regional Maps
Free regional maps are brilliant for getting an idea of what's where and just how great the outback.
These maps cover huge areas and along with your Google research, can actually help you start to get together a practical itinerary for your trip.
Here is what to look for in a free regional outback map:
- Road distances
- Fuel stops
- Accommodation
- Attractions
With a free online map, you will be able to get an idea of just how gigantic the outback actually is, where places are, and what's interesting to you.
This'll help you to plan your trip without even leaving your house or spending a cent.
Free Outback Town and National Park Maps
After you've decided where you are going, you have an idea of what you would like to see and you know roughly how long you would like to spend here, it is time to get online again.
In this step, you will be searching for maps of major outback cities and national parks.
You'll find lots free online outback maps, covering all of the outback's major towns: Alice Springs, Mt Isa, Coober Pedy, Kalgoorlie, Broken Hill and more.
Of course, you'll also want to visit some of the outback's famous national parks and reserves. So using some of the free online maps will be very useful.
Off Road Driving and Hiking
If you're planning on driving off road, or you are an eager walker, then you'll need to buy a commercial map, as the free ones won't have the detail you'll need.
I really like Hema Maps. These maps give superb details and are adored by true Aussie off-road adventurers.
There's tons of different HEMA maps to choose between: Outback Australia, Central Australia, the Desert Tracks Atlas and the Simpson Desert Tracks map.
If you are after the indisputable best, then get the Desert Tracks Atlas. This spiral bound book has EACH single Hema outback map and masses of info about automobile preparation, outback travel, gear to take, campsites, history and things to do and see.
It is a bargain for the price ( around $45 Australian bucks ).
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