Australia, a glorious anomaly, asset and legacy
The superlatives are endless suggesting we should be proud of Australia’s natural history. We inhabit the most ancient of lands dating back 4.5 billion years, a continent separated from Antarctica and Gondwanaland 45 to 180 million years ago. It is the world’s largest island continent […]
“You and the Outback Wilderness” – what you need to know.
The outback wilderness meets the aspirations within each one of us to rediscover ourselves. It offers an immersion in silence conducive to beautiful personal thoughts, vital decisions, a clarity of ideas and values. Indigenous communities have spent 50,000 yrs or more living in physical and spiritual […]
Quilpie – Home of the Stone Curlew
Where exploring country takes you back 90 million years Located on the banks of the Bulloo River, 980 kms west of Brisbane, Quilpie is a quaint country town, servicing 600-700 Queenslanders. The name Quilpie is derived from the Aboriginal word “Quilpeta”, the secretive bush Stone Curlew […]
Desperation at Depot Glen
Charles Sturt’s greatest expedition challenge As a prelude to this amazing story of endeavour, we are reminded of how privileged we are today through our ability to venture deep into Australia’s outback and fascinating Corner Country with comfortable 4WD vehicles and access to all the creature […]
New England National Park and Great Eastern Escarpment
Immerse yourself in Australia’s World Heritage, Great Eastern Escarpment It’s like all life began 85 kms east of Armidale in NSW, but not quite. However, in 1986 it was recognised internationally as a “living exhibit of evolution” – the New England National Park. A central feature […]
Girraween and Bald Rock National Parks
Joys of life between a rock and a hard place – at Girraween and Bald Rock National Parks Girraween National Park and neighbouring Bald Rock sit astride the Queensland – New South Wales Border, between the historic towns of Stanthorpe and Tenterfield, providing delightful trail walking […]
The Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area
Discover one of Australia’s largest pristine bushland reserves 4 days exploring the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, concluding an 11 day Great Divide Iconic Landscapes Tour. Apart from the crisp mountain air, a health tonic for retreat seekers since the early 1800’s, you are bound […]
West MacDonnell Ranges – The “Backbone of Central Australia”
The MacDonnell Ranges are aptly described as the “backbone of Central Australia”, a giant ancient range crawling hundreds of kilometres across the fiery red desert plains like a restless caterpillar on the march. They are located east and west of the central Alice Springs township. Originally […]
Why is Ormiston Gorge a “must see” destination in outback travel?
Ormiston Gorge – the jewel of the West MacDonnell Ranges Ormiston Gorge offers so much more than “bucket-list” spectacular scenery. It connects you to the creative forces of nature eternally crafting Australia’s ancient landscape. It offers the active over 50s traveller a chance to navigate “feet-first”, […]
Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre is an Australian Heartland Miracle
The Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre Miracle Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre, until recent years rarely visited, is now emerging as a natural gem in the Australian landscape, a unique and desirable experience, distinctly different but rivalling such World Heritage wonders as The Great Barrier Reef, Kakadu and South West […]
Selecting features for a Classic Outback Tour
The makings of a Classic Outback Tour We are often asked which is our favourite part of Australia to visit. The short answer is all of it, but the outback contains a host of exceptional experiences and unique spirit, it is always “calling”. Here we present […]
How Nature Benefits You
How nature benefits all generations Generations of Australians, from the very young to the “oldies”, are becoming increasingly disconnected from nature, in response to the pace and pressures of life. Here we explore some of the differing benefits awaiting all generations while getting back to nature. […]
