Feel like doing “a little bit” of driving?
Come to Australia and try one of the 10 greatest outback journeys. From east to west, from south to north the whole of the outback is covered with these itineraries. For more details on each itinerary go to www.For bookings and other information please contact us on info@australiantravel.us or patricia@thetravelcatalyst.com
1. The Explorers Way, from Adelaide to Darwin right through the heart of Australia. It roughly tracks a traditional Aboriginal trading route, following a line of mound springs that provides welcome respite from the endless red and white sand dunes.More details available here
2. The Nullarbor Crossing, from Adelaide to Perth . It is said that until you’ve spent the time making your way across this endless, mostly treeless, plain you’ve not fully experienced the true loneliness – and freedom –that Australia can provide. More details here
3. Crossing the Kimberley – When it comes to crossing Western Australia’s rugged Kimberley region the list of “don’t miss” attractions is as long as the famous Gibb River Road itself. The Bungle Bungle Ranges, Windjana Gorge and Tunnel Creek, Geikie Gorge, the Pentecost and Cockburn Ranges, Mitchell Plateau, the Ord and Fitzroy Rivers, El Questro Station, the ribbon-red road to Cape Leveque, the richness and diversity of the landscape is breathtaking, and anyone who advises you to make the crossing in anything less than several weeks simply doesn’t have your best interest at heart.! Check it out!
4. The Canning Stock Route – We had to include at least one journey for the truly hardcore, masochistic explorers out there. With the sun beating down mercilessly on more than 900 mesmerising dunes, this iconic outback trail has been described as one of the longest, most impracticable and remote in the world. And you SHOULD NOT even think of attempting the CSR unless you’re an experienced off-road campaigner. Prepare thoroughly, read this.
5. Four States, Many Corners. This route takes adventurous trekkers from Broken Hill in NSW through remote Corner Country and the vast Simpson Desert in a dusty 4WD adventure marked by the number of corner posts you’ll pass and the amount of times you cross back and forth from one state to the other. Watch out for the kangaroos !
6. The Red Centre Way – is a classic outback journey saturated with both legendary and less renowned Australian icons. Starting and finishing in Alice Springs, the route covers around 1140 km and runs through the very heart of the Australian outback. Don't forget your fly net !
7. The Longreach Loop. – For many Queensland conjures up sun-bleached beach stays beside crystal waters. Not this time. For this outback journey we’re taking you through the heart of Matilda Country – known to tourism types as the Central West Adventure, but hopefully known forever more by a name we’ve just come up with, The Longreach Loop, which Australian Traveller believes is far catchier. Don't underestimate the vast distances !
8. Cape York Outback Trek. Yes, there is an outback in Australia’s tropical far north…you might not believe it when you set out from lush, coastal Cairns, where palm trees and resort sails sway in the breeze. But drive just 20 km inland and you’ll experience the real outback right here on the Cape York Peninsula. Don't feed the Crocodiles!
9. Outback NSW Loop – It’s easy to divide Outback NSW into bite sized easily digestible chunks – sticking just to Lighting Ridge and surrounds for example, or Silver City with a quick side order of White Cliffs. But an itinerary like that just wouldn’t be worthy of true Australian Travellers. Include a guided tour at Lake Mungo.
10. Overland and Savannah Ways – A quick farewell glance in the rear view mirror when leaving Townsville and before you know it you’ve begun your Overland and Savannah Way adventures – combining two of Australia’s great outback trails into a single 2234 km journey across the north eastern corner of the continent from Townsville to the NT border via iconic Mt Isa before looping back east to Cairns. . Careful with any deep creek crossings !
Come to Australia and try one of the 10 greatest outback journeys. From east to west, from south to north the whole of the outback is covered with these itineraries. For more details on each itinerary go to www.For bookings and other information please contact us on info@australiantravel.us or patricia@thetravelcatalyst.com
1. The Explorers Way, from Adelaide to Darwin right through the heart of Australia. It roughly tracks a traditional Aboriginal trading route, following a line of mound springs that provides welcome respite from the endless red and white sand dunes.More details available here
2. The Nullarbor Crossing, from Adelaide to Perth . It is said that until you’ve spent the time making your way across this endless, mostly treeless, plain you’ve not fully experienced the true loneliness – and freedom –that Australia can provide. More details here
3. Crossing the Kimberley – When it comes to crossing Western Australia’s rugged Kimberley region the list of “don’t miss” attractions is as long as the famous Gibb River Road itself. The Bungle Bungle Ranges, Windjana Gorge and Tunnel Creek, Geikie Gorge, the Pentecost and Cockburn Ranges, Mitchell Plateau, the Ord and Fitzroy Rivers, El Questro Station, the ribbon-red road to Cape Leveque, the richness and diversity of the landscape is breathtaking, and anyone who advises you to make the crossing in anything less than several weeks simply doesn’t have your best interest at heart.! Check it out!
4. The Canning Stock Route – We had to include at least one journey for the truly hardcore, masochistic explorers out there. With the sun beating down mercilessly on more than 900 mesmerising dunes, this iconic outback trail has been described as one of the longest, most impracticable and remote in the world. And you SHOULD NOT even think of attempting the CSR unless you’re an experienced off-road campaigner. Prepare thoroughly, read this.
5. Four States, Many Corners. This route takes adventurous trekkers from Broken Hill in NSW through remote Corner Country and the vast Simpson Desert in a dusty 4WD adventure marked by the number of corner posts you’ll pass and the amount of times you cross back and forth from one state to the other. Watch out for the kangaroos !
6. The Red Centre Way – is a classic outback journey saturated with both legendary and less renowned Australian icons. Starting and finishing in Alice Springs, the route covers around 1140 km and runs through the very heart of the Australian outback. Don't forget your fly net !
7. The Longreach Loop. – For many Queensland conjures up sun-bleached beach stays beside crystal waters. Not this time. For this outback journey we’re taking you through the heart of Matilda Country – known to tourism types as the Central West Adventure, but hopefully known forever more by a name we’ve just come up with, The Longreach Loop, which Australian Traveller believes is far catchier. Don't underestimate the vast distances !
8. Cape York Outback Trek. Yes, there is an outback in Australia’s tropical far north…you might not believe it when you set out from lush, coastal Cairns, where palm trees and resort sails sway in the breeze. But drive just 20 km inland and you’ll experience the real outback right here on the Cape York Peninsula. Don't feed the Crocodiles!
9. Outback NSW Loop – It’s easy to divide Outback NSW into bite sized easily digestible chunks – sticking just to Lighting Ridge and surrounds for example, or Silver City with a quick side order of White Cliffs. But an itinerary like that just wouldn’t be worthy of true Australian Travellers. Include a guided tour at Lake Mungo.
10. Overland and Savannah Ways – A quick farewell glance in the rear view mirror when leaving Townsville and before you know it you’ve begun your Overland and Savannah Way adventures – combining two of Australia’s great outback trails into a single 2234 km journey across the north eastern corner of the continent from Townsville to the NT border via iconic Mt Isa before looping back east to Cairns. . Careful with any deep creek crossings !
Awesome list. Out of all 10, I think I have only experienced one-one of which is the Overland and Savannah Ways. A few days in it gave different feelings and it honestly included fear, even with an experienced travel guide. But after all the hard times walking and trekking, the scenery and the experience just makes every sore muscle go away.
ReplyDelete