MDC XT12HR 2021 - Trip Planning

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Protecng the environment
Remote areas and Naonal Parks are sensive areas, and all precauons should be taken not to damage tracks,
interfere with flora and fauna and not to contaminate the area. In sensive areas it is advisable to use grey water
tanks and contained toilets. If your camper or caravan isn’t fied with such, both toilets and grey water tanks are
available as portable self-contained units. Always store food, food scraps and rubbish in secure containers, nave
animals can be quite resourceful in scavenging for scraps. Dingos have been known to open locked eskies to get to
food so don’t chance it, always secure these items when travelling.
Trip Planning
* When planning remote trips always consider where you will resupply for fuel, food and water. Some remote fuel
staons may run out of fuel during busy periods or mes when large fuel trucks are unable to access the area due
to road condions and closures or simply close outside of the season. Always check condions and availability o
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el before seng out to remote areas.
Shire Councils
There are many resources available for planning your trip away. Every state has a tourism website as so regional
councils which will give you extensive informaon on camping sites, things to do and see, events happening in the
area and contact informaon for booking sites or acvies.
Naonal Parks
Each state’s naonal parks organisaon has a website to assist in finding campsites and provide specific informaon
about each park’s unique qualies. As a planning resource these are extremely good. All contact informaon will be
available
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Wikicamps
This smartphone app is an excellent resource for finding all kinds of camping across Australia. If you are looking for
free camping you won’t find a beer resource. There is an app add on that even assists in finding fuel stops with
user updates on fuel prices.
Facebook
These days there are numerous Facebook groups dedicated to travelling with campers and caravans and also
groups dedicated to travel in specific areas. The area specific groups have many locals as members and are a great
way to find out local track closures, condions and research the area in general.