There are a few trains that run into the far west, but they usually only stop at major towns, such as Broken Hill. Larger towns are serviced by infrequent buses, and smaller towns are not serviced by public transport at all. This can make getting around difficult without a car. There are also a lot of things to see and do that aren't in the town centres, so a car is almost essential.
It gets very hot in the summer, so air conditioning is essential if you're travelling at that time of year. Make sure the vehicle has good tyres, adequate fuel and has been properly serviced. There's plenty of traffic on the main roads, so you won't have major problems with a breakdown, but the back roads are a different matter, so always carry water for a day or two, and stay with the vehicle.
provides limited, and fairly expensive, air services to major towns.
Rail and bus services are provided by .
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