Innocense, the second Landcruiser
B I G  R E D  T O U R

Crossing pastoral lan in the Australian Outback
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Camel

Cattle on the road

Sheep on the road

Fidelity in the bush

Homestead

CROSSING PASTORAL LAND
Outback people are mostly extremely friendly and helpful. If you show respect for them, you will get respect back. They might be a bit tired though of people who drive around the outback ill prepared, with no fuel, no food, no water, no spares or tools and no common sense at all, and expect to be rescued. Outback people work hard and have better things to do than to save you from yourself.

Leave all gates on pastoral land as you find them. If they are shut, then you shut them. If they are open, then you leave them open.

Never camp without permission on pastoral land. The cocky will be very upset with you. Outback people hate when tourists use their land as if it was there for free use. If you on the other hand drive up to the homestead, talk a bit with the people and show yourself friendly, then you will most likely get a permission to camp.

If there's a sign that says they don't want visitors, have no fuel, accommodation or supplies and that they don't want campers or hunters on their land, then respect that. If you're in a real emergency, they will help you.

Leave the dog at home.

Don't go shooting or fishing without permission.

Basically, show respect. These people are trying to make a living.

Outback cattle gate
© 1997-2001 Jens Hultman. Please mail me if you have any questions about outback travelling.