Road Trip Australia
Day Four
As the alarm sounded at 530 am, I knew that I would not be leaving bang on daybreak. Though I could hear other campers slowly pulling out of the site,...
.
Flinders Ranges |
 European explorers entered the vast spaces of the Flinders Ranges and Outback to find untamed lands, dramatic vistas and animals the likes of which they'd never seen. Nearly 200 years later, you can do exactly the same. This is where the soils turn red, where the southern Flinders Ranges emerge like craggy guardians, and where the waters end and adventure begins. It's where Aboriginal elders share their stories and ancient culture with you. And it's where you can fly over the narrow gorges and soaring peaks of Wilpena Pound, fossick for opals in the quirky Outback town of Coober Pedy, sample gourmet Outback cuisine and camp out under a canopy of stars at night or stay in luxury eco-accommodation.
|
Travel South Australia
Adelaide
Adelaide is a big city - it has more than a million people living there, but you won't really notice that when you visit. In terms of outlook and attitude,...
Barossa Valley
Those who have spent enough time backpacking around Australia may be under the impression that all Australian wine is resolutely foul, and comes in big boxes costing $10 a pop....
Ceduna
Who would have thought the last city one arrives at before reaching the immense Nullarbor would be such an excellent getaway? This area on the Far West Coast is considered...
Coober Pedy
%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800)
The name Coober Pedy actually comes from an Aboriginal language which when loosely translated means "white man's hole in the ground" and with a title like that it's a wonder...
Dalhousie Springs
Now if you are the type that likes to cross massive areas of desert then Dalhousie Springs may just be an area that you find yourself in. Located on the...
Flinders Ranges
European explorers entered the vast spaces of the Flinders Ranges and Outback to find untamed lands, dramatic vistas and animals the likes of which they'd never seen. Nearly 200 years later, you...
Kangaroo Island
Travel Kangaroo Island WHEN a place describes itself as "one of Earth's last unspoilt refuges" it's only natural to be cynical over whether it can live up to the hype. With...
Mount Gambier
Craters, lakes, caves and sinkholes. What more could a person ask for? Well, perhaps a lot but Mount Gambier is definitely the place to be for someone who appreciates the...
Port Augusta
If you're traveling around the southern part of Australia you have a good chance at ending up here. Port Augusta is home to the headquarters for the Transcontinental Railway to...
Port Lincoln
Located at the end of the Eyre Peninsula, Port Lincoln flourishes with life on land and at sea. In fact, it's so gorgeous that the annual Tunarama Festival is held...
