Use an existing campsite rather than make a new one in the same area providing that the area is not in danger of being heavily compacted. In either situation, campers should spread out around the area to avoid soil or vegetation compaction resulting from a concentration of activities in a confined area. They should, at the same time, try to avoid expanding the campsite. Do not dig ditches around tents, especially in delicate areas, as this causes unnecessary damage to plants and surface soil conditions. Use natural drainage and tents with inbuilt groundsheets. Do not use rocks or dig up soil or sod to hold pegs or tent flaps. Do notlandscape the campsite by cutting live branches, removing rocks or pulling up plants. If sleeping areas need to be cleared of twigs or small rocks, scatter these items back over the area before leaving. Scatter all rocks used as "furniture". Select and set up the chosen campsite as early as possible, to minimise the sort of unintentional damage which can be caused by people stumbling about in the dark. Avoid spending more than two days at any one campsite unless it is an already established site. Even then, be conscientious about moving the campsite to avoid damage. In areas which have never previously been used, it may be desirable to limit stays to one night.

Crossing the expanse of the Tanami Desert, the Tanami Track is actually a fairly well-formed earth road maintained by local mining companies. It is, however, a lonely and isolated route and while you can tackle it in a conventional vehicle with care, you will need to be well-prepared and self-sufficient. It is not recommended for caravans or trailers. Rain can close parts of the road at short notice. As well its possible to get several hundred kilometres along the track and find it is closed at the WA border Take ample supplies of fuel, food and water other than close to the Alice Springs end of the track, fuel can only be obtained at Rabbit Flat. You should also carry enough drinking water to last two trips because all dams and bores along the route are classified as 'undrinkable'. Many travellers have dismissed the Tanami Track as being monotonous and boring, but it does have some interesting features along the way and it is the most direct route from Alice Springs to north-west Western Australia. Its also a great way to see the second biggest meteorite crater in the work at Wolfs Creek.