June 07, 2009
Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary
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Lake Eyre and the presence of water in this vast (usually dry) salt lake still causes excitement in the Australian Outback.
The last issue of this newsletter was devoted to this exciting event.
Today I am going to introduce you to another stunning region in the South Australian Outback - The Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary in the northern Flinders Ranges.
In November 2008 I visited Arkaroola. It is a beautiful spot to stay for a couple of days. The landscape is wild and untouched, although there has been mining activity in the region for the past 150 years.
Thanks to the Sprigg family, who have owned Arkaroola since 1967, conservation of the environment has been a major concern. Their hard work re-established original flora and fauna.
Unfortunately, although Arkaroola has won quite a few awards for eco-tourism and protecting the environment, parts of this beautiful area is threatened to be spoilt by uranium mining. Read more here
If it concerns you as much as me, you can write to the authorities listed on that page and express your protest.
* New pages on Rita's Outback Guide. *
- Arkaroola - Explore Arkaroola on your own, or join a tour from Arkaroola. Some of the attractions can be reached with a normal car, but you'll be better off to explore this remote area with a 4 wheel drive.
- Arkaroola photos - To prove that the Arkaroola sanctuary truly is a stunning region, I have added a page with photos and more facts about things you can explore.
- Flinders Ranges Photos - Driving south from Arkaroola you'll see more beautiful scenery in the central Flinders Ranges. The photos cover the best attractions from the south to the north.
- Port Augusta Hotels - Finally, Port Augusta is considered the gateway to the South Australian Outback and the Flinders Ranges. If you stay for a few days, you'll need some kind of accommodation, right?
- Charters Towers - Although fairly close to the coast in northern Queensland, there are many Outback regions you can explore from this city.
Alf Welch from the Queensland Armchair Guide sent me this article and the photos, thanks Alf.
The old copper town of Blinman is worth a visit while you're exploring the Flinders.
Now we come to a quite different region in Australia.
* Outback Guide Reader's contributions *
I am really happy that my Outback Guide readers are using the new feature to submit their stories, reviews and questions to be published on the website. Some submissions also got a few comments with more advice from other readers.Of course, Lake Eyre was again the centre of attention.
- Lake Eyre Trip - Laura asked how to combine a visit to Lake Eyre with a trip to the Flinders and Coober Pedy. In his comment Ric offered a few links to photos from his recent visit to Lake Eyre.
Lake Eyre and Level Post Bay deal with more questions and tips for a trip to Lake Eyre. - Stuart Highway - Question from a reader about travelling from Adelaide to Alice Springs, with a very informative comment by Amanda.
- Campervan in the Outback - Weronika plans a big trip from Melbourne to Townsville via Adelaide and Alice Springs.
- I loved Outback Queensland - Katrin shared a story how much she loved travelling in the remote areas of the Outback in Queensland.
- Shangri-La Hotel Sydney - Susanna and Michael finished their journey to Australia in a luxury hotel in Sydney and sent this review.
So if you want to be mentioned with your contribution in the newsletter next month, ask your questions, tell your stories and share your photos.
Check out the Australian Outback Stories page for more information how it works. You'll also find invitations and links to submit your stories on many pages of the Outback Guide.
Of course, you can add a comment to any contribution. Let's make the Outback Guide a forum for Outback travellers. :)
*Outback Events*
24th July & 25th July 2009 - Winton Camel Races - Camel racing has a long tradition in the Australian bush.
15th -19th July 2009 - Cloncurry Stockman's Challenge - This is one of the great horse events in Outback Australia.
11th July 2009 - Alice Springs Camel Cup - First held in 1970, the Alice Springs Camel Cup is probably the most famous camel racing event.
* Newsletter Outlook*
Don't miss the next edition of the Bush Telegraph with more news from Australia and my Outback Guide.I am planning a story about the great Australian Cattle Drive, an unique event that lets visitors experience the great adventures from years gone by.
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