September 06, 2009
Outback Travel Season
G'day,
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The Bush Telegraph is the newsletter of Rita's Australian Outback Guide. Don't miss
- New pages on Rita's Outback Guide
- Festivals and events in the Outback. If you're planning a trip, don't miss this great opportunity to include an unique Outback event to your itinerary!
- Breaking news from the Australian Outback and Australia as they happen
- Interesting questions and tips by the Outback Guide readers
Outback travel season - camp at Mount Ive station, South Australia
Summer in the northern hemisphere, winter in Australia. This is the main tourist season in the Australian Outback.
Winter weather is beautiful in the Outback, mild to warm days, however, the nights can be rather cold. Nevertheless, Australians like to do a camping trip to the Outback at this time of the year.
Readers requests for route suggestions and tips have been rolling in. I am happy to answer them all personally, and I invite everyone to comment on the topics when you want to give tips and share your experience.
* New pages on Rita's Outback Guide. *
- Birdsville Races - This weekend the famous Birdsville races attracted an even higher crowd. At this time of the year, the Birdsville Track, and the roads in Queensland's south-west, must be one of the most populated places in the Australian Outback.
Watch a video on the page to see the fun people have during the Birdsville races parties. Check out the latest photos from the Birdsville Races 2009. - Uluru Tours - Uluru is one of the most fascinating destinations in Australia, for overseas tourists, and for Australians as well.
Of course you can explore Uluru / Kata Tjuta National Park on your own, if you have a car, or a motorbike, or bicycle. However, you might miss the insight you'll get on an Aboriginal guided tour. Plus, there are some adventures you can only experience joining a tour.
A few weeks ago, there was a huge discussion on social networks on the internet, Twitter, facebook etc., whether or not the Uluru climb should be closed. I don't know what is going to happen, but for me the visit to Uluru was an awe-inspiring experience, although I didn't climb. What's your opinion? Share it here. - Australian Outback pictures - This page is a summary of the photo pages on the Outback guide, it'll help you to find the larger photos on my site. I promise to add more photo pages to the Outback guide in the future. Come back again every now and then, the Australian Outback pictures page is going to change frequently.
Additionally, I invite readers to submit their own photos, along with a short story about the picture, where it was taken, which special memories it holds for you.
Come on, let the photos roll in.
Red bubble is the place to go if you want to buy a cute Outback postcard, poster, or calendar. Follow the links to redbubble, and explore the great work of Australian photographers.
I am going to feature a photographer every now and then on the Australian Outback pictures page, and in the newsletter. This month it is Terry Everson, who submitted two beautiful photos:
Eringa waterhole and the Painted Desert.
* Outback Guide Reader's contributions *
Receiving readers questions and comments is a lot of fun, and it tell's me what you guys want to know about the Australian Outback. After all, I am writing this guide for you. So come on, let the questions, comments and stories roll in. :)If you have more tips to add to the existing topics, don't be shy! Hit the comment button and give your advice. We all appreciate your input.
- Christmas in the Outback - Not long until Christmas now! Jackie from Wales is planning a trip from Alice Springs to Adelaide, and she wants to include as many highlights as possible along the way.
- Driving Sydney to Uluru in September - Fran wants to see Uluru before she leaves Australia. She asked for any tips and accommodation along the way.
- Our Lake Eyre adventure - Nigel Wheeler shared a wonderful story about his trip to Lake Eyre, a must read. :)
- Bar work in the Outback - Sonia from England was a bit concerned if this job offer for her daughter was common.
- Identifying an Australian snake - See a great snake photo along with the question what kind of snake this might be. I already got two tips which couldn't be more contrary. A banded python, or a death adder?
If you think you know the snake pictured, please comment on the post, thanks. - Drinking water in the Australian Outback - Noel from Port Noarlunga plans a trip along the Birdsville Track and to Cameron Corner. He wonders how much water, and what else he should take for the tour.
- Road surface - Oodnadatta Track - Kevin & Jan asked if it is reasonable to tow a 21 ft caravan on the Oodnadatta Track. My recommendation was: No. Anyone has other thoughts? Please discuss it on the post.
- Melbourne to Uluru - Once more a request about a trip to Uluru. You Aussies love the red centre, don't you? Pierre Antoine plans a tour for 8, and wonders if September nights are warm enough to sleep in a tent.
See, it is so easy to get mentioned in the Bush Telegraph. We all would love to hear your tips and stories.
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 News*
Sam the Koala died - Do you remember the koala which was rescued during the huge bush fires in Victoria earlier this year. Unfortunately, he seriously suffered from a chlamydia infection, and was put to death.
Warmest winter on the east coast - Australia's coastal regions of Queensland and New South Wales had the warmest winter in more than ten years. This could result in an even warmer spring and a hot summer. Hopefully, there won't be devastating bush fires again.
Winton Festival - 23th September 2009 - Five days of festivities you can only experience in the Australian Outback! Ute muster, Australian Dunny Derby, Outback Iron Man and Iron Woman, Whip Cracking Championships and Outback Goanna Pulling Championships. These are just a few of the 50 events of the festival, accompanied by true blue Australian country music.
You'll never have such fun. :)
Outback Trek - starts 4th October 2009 from Bourke, NSW. The 14 days trek visits Outback towns that usually won't get much attentions by tourists. Join a group of officials from Bourke on an exciting trip to the red centre and back to Bourke. More information...
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