ABSTRACT
Introduction The remote Australian Outback is a popular destination for domes-
tic tourists. Its sparsely populated and rough terrain attracts tourists seeking a quintessentially Australian experience. Roads are often unmade and in poor condition. Fuel, food supplies, and health services are widely dispersed, and there is little permanent accommodation. Apart from a small number of regional centers, there is no access to cell phones or radio broadcasts. As a consequence, tourists must be largely self-sufficient. While the primary roads carry significant road traffic, it is possible to drive all day on secondary roads without seeing another person. Isolation and self-sufficiency are both an attraction and a challenge.
