Some businesses in remote parts do not operate year round due to the 'Green' season. Always call ahead and check.
Refrain from using soaps or detergents in rivers, streams or swimming holes.
Protect our precious wildlife - domestic animals are not allowed in National Parks.
Take care with fire - grasslands and open forest are vulnerable to bushfires.
Car parts can be hard to source so carry a spare fanbelt, radiator hose and tow rope.
Carry a first aid kit with you at all times.
Check the condition of your spare tyre and your jack!
During the wet season, remember to walk creek crossings before driving through.
The outback rule if trouble occurs, do not leave your vehicle.
Talk to a local - Ask for their ideas of what to see in their own backyard.
Make regular stops. Stop at least every 90 minutes to stretch your legs and stay alert.
Slip into the slow lane. Take a side trip to a sleepy beachside village, drive through corridors of cane, or head to a national park tucked into the rainforest-covered hills.
Side roads can be narrow, so pull over as vehicles approach and watch out for cane trains during winter and spring.
Put on the brake. Make some part of the Wet Tropics your home base for a few days and explore at your own pace.
Support local communities. Buy locally grown tropical fruits, take a tour, stay in Bed and Breakfasts.
Read the local paper. Look out for information on local markets, agricultural shows, garden expos and town festivals.
Be prepared for delays. Road maintenance work and trains hauling cane can lead to inevitable delays.
Carry drinking water in your vehicle, no matter how short your intended journey.
Tell someone where you're going, how long you'll be, and when you expect to return.
Remember, everyone here including you is driving on the LEFT hand side of the road.
