Australia · 11 days · 2,971 km · One-way
Outback Way — Australia's longest shortcut (4WD)
Australia's great outback shortcut: 2,971 km from Winton (QLD) to Laverton (WA) crossing the Northern Territory. Uluru, Kata Tjuta, MacDonnell Ranges, Great Central Road, Aboriginal communities, red dunes and infinite starry skies. For experienced outback adventurers with a 4WD.
Highlights
- Dinosaurs Museum of Natural History (Winton)
- Combo Waterhole (birthplace of Waltzing Matilda)
- Jervois Station (active cattle station)
- Reptile Centre and Royal Flying Doctor (Alice Springs)
- Overlanders Steakhouse
- Rainbow Valley sandstone bluffs
- Curtin Springs (Mt Connor)
- Uluru base walk at sunrise
- Kata Tjuta Valley of the Winds
- Tjulyuru Regional Art Gallery (Warburton)
- Great Central Road (4WD permit required)
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Winton → Boulia
Winton → Boulia · 362 km
- · Dinosaurs Museum
- · Combo Waterhole
Overnight: Boulia bed & breakfast / caravan park
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Day 2
Boulia → Jervois Station
Boulia → Jervois Station · 648 km
- · Crossing into Northern Territory
- · Outback starry sky
Overnight: Jervois Station
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Day 3
Jervois → Alice Springs
Jervois Station → Alice Springs · 307 km
- · Reptile Centre
- · Royal Flying Doctor Service
- · Overlanders Steakhouse
Overnight: Alice Springs caravan park
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Day 4
Alice Springs → Uluru
Alice Springs → Yulara · 467 km
- · Rainbow Valley sandstone bluffs
- · Curtin Springs and Mt Connor
- · Sunset at Uluru
Overnight: Ayers Rock Campground
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Day 5
Uluru → Kata Tjuta
Yulara · 60 km
- · Uluru base walk
- · Kata Tjuta (Olgas)
Overnight: Ayers Rock Campground
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Day 6
Uluru → Warburton
Yulara → Warburton · 562 km
- · Crossing into Western Australia (Great Central Road)
- · Aboriginal community (respect Ngaanyatjarra by-laws)
Overnight: Warburton roadhouse
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Day 7
Warburton → Laverton
Warburton → Laverton · 565 km
- · Salt lakes, reserves, caves
- · Permit required for this section
Overnight: Laverton
Recommended brands for this route
Selection based on road type and trip length. Tighter budgets — we can also quote Mighty.