The Australian outback is a beautiful place to visit. The scenery is diverse and spectacular and there are a wide range of uniquely Australian experiences that you can have here. So what is ‘The Outback’ and where is it exactly? The Outback is Australia’s vast, remote, and frequently beautiful, arid interior. It is sometimes referred to as ‘The Red Centre’ or the real Australia. So why visit? Well here are just a few of the best experiences to be had in Australia’s outback.
Visit Uluru (Northern Territory)
Located in the red centre, Uluru is one of Australia’s most iconic landmarks. Kata Tjuta National Park offers some of Australia’s most beautiful landscapes and is a very popular destination for tourists visiting Uluru.
The Kimberly (Western Australia)
This is a destination not for the faint hearted. It is scenic and beautiful. Located in Australia’s north-west corner, The Kimberly, is a place to experience remote and rugged wilderness.
Flinders Ranges (South Australia)
This is the largest Mountain Range is South Australia. Here you can see Aboriginal Art at Arkoo Rock and explore the legendary waterholes.
Kakadu National Park (Northern Territory)
Kakadu National Park covers almost 20 000 square kilometres and is usually considered a must see for anyone visiting northern Australia. It is a timeless place, recognised as a World Heritage listed site for its environment and living Aboriginal culture.
Visit an outback pub (Anywhere remote)
Visiting a country or an outback pub in Australia is an experience like no other. Here you’ll have an opportunity to meet some locals and see the character of these, often historic buildings.
When planning a trip to the outback it is important to do some research. Tourists and visitors often underestimate the size of some of the National Parks and may miss the best parts or plan to go at the wrong time of year or do not allocate enough time.
