Australian Outback
Oceania - Self-drive
Itinerary idea: Darwin, Kakadu, Katherine, Gibb River Road, Broome
Strengths: Ideal dry season, unique nature, spectacular parks
Weaknesses: Very long flight, heat, huge distances, crocodiles
Children and safety: Crocodiles near water, heat, strong sun
Weather: Dry season, days 28-33 °C
Book ahead: 6-9 months
Key facts
- Best time to go: May to September
- Flight from Milan: about 22 hours
- Rain days in August: 1
- Daylight hours in August: 11.5
- Driving: on the left
- Malaria: none
- Visa (EU citizens): ETA or eVisitor required
- International licence: Yes
- Currency: Australian dollar (AUD)
- Language: English
- Roads: Long dirt roads, road trains, remote fuel
- Vaccinations: None specific
Ratings (1 to 5)
- Ease of getting around: 3
- Child friendly: 5
- Scenery and wildlife: 5
- August weather: 5
- Logistics ease: 3