Alice Springs - Photo: Mark Marcelis, with thanks to Tourism Northern Territory.
Tanami Road
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4WD Tracks
25 Jun 2010
Location: Halls Creek, Alice Springs
Tanami Road (Halls Creek-Alice Springs)
The Tanami is a relatively safe introductory drive to remote outback travel as the route is well serviced with fuel stops, emergency help and facilities close at hand. There are a few camping sites but all camping is prohibited in the Tanami Desert Wildlife reserve.
· Best travelled: March to October.
· Start and Finish point: Halls Creek – Alice Spring.
· Total distance: 1055km.
· Approx time to cover: 2 days.
· Longest distance between fuel supplies: Yuendumu to Rabbit Flat (314km). (note: Rabbit Flat opening hours are sporadic), then its 597km to Billiluna.
· Availability of other supplies: Alice Springs, Halls Creek, Billiluna, Rabbit Flat Roadhouse, Yuendumu, Tilmouth Well Roadhouse.
· Rating: Easy.
With thanks to 4x4 Australia Magazine.
