The Outback Australia Travel Guide
A Guide To The Real Australian Outback
This Australian Outback travel guide is written by a real person, who has a very real life here out back.
That's why the guide covers a lot more than the usual tourist attractions in Outback Australia. (Of course I cover those as well.)
The Australia Travel Guide contains everything I've discovered and learned over the years, living and travelling in the Outback of Australia:
- You will see that the Australian Outback is not all desert (with one big rock and a few kangaroos...), far from it. And it's not as dangerous as they make you believe.
- Learn about our snakes, discover the myths about our spiders, and find out how to stay alive amongst our crocodiles.
- Learn about the issues surrounding the Ayers Rock climb, how to avoid the tourist crowds in Kakadu, hike through Kings Canyon and explore Katherine Gorge in a canoe.
- Find a cheap flight and some jet lag remedies, a cheap hotel or a free camp site, and if you are young and adventurous, I can even show you the easiest way to get a Working Holiday Visa for Australia AND to find a job.
- And that's just a start. Whether you are dreaming about or planning a trip to Outback Australia, you will find some real help here and—where needed—the inspiration to finally make your dreams come true!
Fifteen Years In The Australian Outback
And Counting...
The Australian Outback has been my home for over fifteen years. I get seriously homesick every time I try to leave. Homesick although I'm not originally from Australia...
I arrived here as an Australia traveller myself, backpacking up and down, around and across the continent, usually on my own (though I hadn't planned it that way...)
What happened then was that I fell hopelessly in love with the Outback, and stayed.
I created the Outback Australia Travel Guide to show you why, and to help you with the preparation for your own trip.
The Australian Outback is more beautiful than you ever imagined, to travel here gives you a sense of space and freedom you never thought possible, and it is nowhere near as dangerous as they try to make you believe.
All you need is enough information, and a reasonable measure of common sense. I like to think that I can offer you plenty of both, so lets get started.
How to find your way around
the Australian Outback (Guide)
This website has several main areas:
- The Travel In Australia section tells you about the different ways to get here and to get around Australia. From cheap Australia flights to preventing jet lag, from the Ghan train to outback driving tips to hitchhiking, it's covered here.
- Under Visas for Australia you find information regarding the different visa classes, where and how to get them, what you can and can't do with a visitor visa or a work visa for Australia etc.
- The section about Work and Travel in Australia has more information about the working holiday visa and about finding work in Australia.
- Then there is an area that has background information about the Australian Outback as well as travel information, specifically for outback travellers.
- And last but not least there is the real heart of the site: hundreds of pages that cover different destinations in the Australian Outback (outback towns, Australian tourist attractions, Australian national parks). You'll find the most popular of those and some more miscellaneous topics in the Table of Contents below.
Now, I realise that this is all a bit overwhelming, and that's why I have created a FREE Outback Travel Guidebook to get you started. It tells you everything you need to know to plan a trip in the Australian Outback. You can get access to it by subscribing to this site (for free of course) through the box below.
It's my thank you for your interest in my site and in the beautiful part of the world that I live in.
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I hope I will make Outback Australia come alive in your imagination, and when you visit I hope you will love it as much as I do.
Your Outback Australia Travel Guide
Outback Australia Travel Guide
Table Of Contents
Ayers Rock Australia - Uluru
Make sure that your visit to Ayers Rock in Australia doesn't end in disappointment. This is what you need to know about Uluru.
Alice Springs, Australia - Heart Of The Outback
Alice Springs in Australia - THE place to go if you want to see all the famous Australian Outback attractions.
Coober Pedy, Australia's Opal Mining Capital
Coober Pedy in Australia is synonymous with opal mining and underground living. But did they tell you about the wonderful food, the gorgeous...
Kakadu National Park - Magnificent Wilderness in Tropical Australia
Kakadu National Park is a must see for anyone visiting northern Australia, and this section of the Australian Outback Guide is a must read for anyone visiting Kakadu.
Litchfield National Park, Australia, Northern Territory
Litchfield National Park in Australia's Northern Territory has so much to offer: read about the walks and waterfalls, swimming, camping, how to get there...
Katherine Gorge Australia - The Best Ways To Explore Katherine Gorge
Katherine Gorge is a jewel in the harsh Australian Outback. Find out how to make the most of your visit to Katherine Gorge. Canoeing, boating, swimming, hiking, camping and more in Nitmiluk National Park.
Australian National Parks, NT and Western Australia National Parks
A virtual tour through Australian national parks. Travel information and pictures for national parks in the Northern Territory and Western Australia.
The Australian Deserts
Australian deserts: stunning landscapes, fascinating environments. No wonder the Outback is becoming increasingly popular with travellers. Here are facts, background information, travel advice and pictures of the Outback desert of Australia.
Australian Outback Animals
Australian Outback animals are a varied and unusual bunch. Here is a guide to pictures, videos and information about the animals of the Outback.
Australia Outback Pictures - Outback Photo Gallery
A gallery of Australian Outback Pictures. The photos are grouped by regions and themes, and come with explanations and links to more information about the area.(Australia Outback Videos And DVDs)
Unique Australian Animals - Cuddly and Scary Outback Creatures
Our unique Australian animals: Stories and photos of fascinating and sometimes dangerous animals in Australia.
Australian Wildlife - A Picture Gallery Of Outback Animals
The Australian wildlife is one of the most fascinating aspects of the Outback. Start in the pictures gallery to learn more about the Australian animals.
The Kimberleys - The Western Australia Kimberley Region
The Kimberley has been called the Outback of the Australian Outback. I used to cover it here, but then decided it deserves its own dedicated site. Visit the Kimberley Travel Guide to find out more about places like Broome and Kununurra, and famous attractions like the Bungle Bungles and the Gibb River Road.
Travel Guide Australia, Site Map
This site map should help you to find your way around the Outback Australia Travel Guide, and to locate the information you are looking for.
You can also check out what other readers think, browse questions that have been asked, and add your own thoughts, tips, photos and experiences.
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