Where to Find Road, Weather and Outback Travel Updates
The outback is bigger than all of us, and she can be awe-inspiring, dangerous, surprising and absolutely bloody spectacular.
Always heed local advice, come prepared and take responsibility for your own safety by making sure you check for outback travel updates.
Here is a useful list of resources to help you check the latest outback road updates, weather events, state border closures and other useful outback travel services.
Emergency or Breakdown Assistance
In the case of a breakdown in the outback, do not leave your vehicle.
Automobile Association of Australia (AAA) National Emergency Breakdown Service
- 131111
Where to Check Outback Weather Updates
Where to Check Outback Road Updates
24-hour Road Condition Information Service
- 1300 361 033
Northern SA Road Conditions (Automated Service)
- 1300 361 033
Outback Queensland / Diamantina Shire Road Condition Report (Visitor Information Centre)
- 1300 794 257
Simpson Desert Conservation Park & Witjira National Parks Desert Parks Information
- +61 (0)8 8648 5328
Dept. Environment, Water & Natural Resources, Port Augusta office
- +61 (0)8 8648 5300
Outback Road Updates Online - South Australia
- South Australian Outback Roads (SA Government)
- Strezlecki Track Trek Report (ExplorOz Website)
- Birdsville and Strzelecki Tracks Road Report (SA Government)
Outback Road Updates Online - Queensland
- Queensland Road Condition Report (Live map via the Queensland 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)
Where to Check State Border Restrictions (Government Updates)
- Queensland Border Restrictions
- South Australia Border Restrictions
- Northern Territory Interstate Arrivals Information
- New South Wales Interstate Travellers Information
- Victorian Travel Restrictions
- ACT Travel Advice
- Western Australia Controlled Border Updates
- Tasmanian Travel Updates
Where to Check Bushfire Updates
To Buy a Parks Pass or Desert Pass
Remember to Always Follow the Aussie Travel Code
- Come prepared
- Stay on track
- Keep it clean
- Respect the outback
For advice on sustainable, respectful travel in the outback, please read more on the Aussie Travel Code website.