Cook

Very limited. Telstra has patchy 3G/4G near the roadhouse; other networks rarely work. Don't rely on it.

Ceduna Airport (CED) is about 200 km east. Adelaide Airport is over 1,500 km away.

Yes, the roadhouse sells unleaded and diesel, but it's expensive ($2+/L). Opening hours can vary; call ahead.

Foreign visitors need an Australian visa (e.g., ETA or eVisitor). Check Australian immigration.

The Eyre Highway is fully sealed, but it is a long, straight, single-lane road with occasional gravel sections.

The roadhouse motel and a few basic cabins. Book ahead, especially in peak season. Camping is possible with a permit.

Kangaroos, emus, wedge-tailed eagles, and camels (feral). Drive carefully at dawn/dusk.

The Indian Pacific stops at Cook station twice weekly, but you must book a stopover and arrange transport on arrival.

Plenty of water, food, cash (card payments sometimes fail), a paper map, and emergency gear. No ATMs in Cook.

Generally very safe, but the remoteness means self-sufficiency is critical. Let someone know your itinerary.

No formal tours. You explore on your own. The roadhouse can suggest short walks.

Early morning or late afternoon to avoid midday heat and for better wildlife visibility. night travel is not recommended.