Your Australian Outback stories

Tell us your exciting Outback story, review your favourite hotel /campground,
show off your photos, ask Outback travel related questions

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...does that really mean readers can tell their own stories here on the Outback Guide?
Sure! :)

People are thrilled to hear about your travel experiences and adventures in Australia and the Outback. Hmmm, me too!

With the growing success of Facebook, Twitter and MySpace I realised that internet users want to connect, share their views, stories and photos online. Why not build a community dedicated to Outback travel right here on this website? With your help and submissions it will work.

I started Rita's Outback guide for the very same reason. I wanted to share my love for the Australian Outback with the world. I was eager tell you about the places I've seen, and hopefully, help you with my knowledge to prepare your Australia trip of a lifetime. There is still so much I'd like to add to this guide in the future.

To make this website even more useful to readers, it would be just great to read your stories and tips right here.

Of course, you are welcome to ask your travel related questions, as well. I will answer them, and other readers can comment and offer more tips.

How does it work to submit your Australian Outback stories and questions?

Adding your story, photos and questions is dead easy:).

1.) You fill in a catching title that describes what your story/tip/question is about
2.) You tell your story, ask your question
3.) (Optional) If you have a photo upload it. Otherwise I might add a photo if I have one that fits.
4.) (Optional) Fill in your name and location. You don't have to do this, but why shouldn't you get recognised as a contributor? Don't be shy, first name is sufficient.
5.) Submit your contribution.
6.) On the next page you can edit what you've written by clicking on your text.

You are also asked to set your notification details. This is optional. You don't need to give your email address, although I highly recommend you do so.
Why should you give your email? Your story usually appears on the same page on which you used the submission form. Sometimes I move submissions to another page where they fit better in context. This makes it harder for you to find it again. If you set notifications to get the Url of your submission emailed to you, you always have the link to your page and you can follow comments by other readers.

I promise to use your email only to tell you when and where your contribution is published. Your email does never appear on the website.

BTW, did I tell you that every submission has it's own page on the Outback Guide? You can email the URL to your family and friends, and can brag that you wrote a webpage! :)
It is really that easy!

Okay, let's start. Write your Australian Outback Stories / Questions / Tips!

Below you find several links to contribution forms for different subjects on the Outback Guide. Choose the one that fits best for your story.

Travelling through the Australian Outback creates special moments and inspiring memories. What does the Outback mean to you?

Use the link that suits your story best.

Show off your favourite Outback photo, tell us where it was taken, what's special about the place.

Been to Outback Queensland? What was your favourite place?

South Australian Outback, Flinders Ranges, Birdsville Track, Gawler Ranges? What do you like best?

We love to hear your Oodnadatta Track and Lake Eyre stories

What is your Stuart Highway experience? Your favourite attractions in Alice Springs?

Tell us about your Uluru / Ayers Rock adventure

Know a special spot to put up your tent, or an unique Outback hotel? Tell us about it.

Ask questions about Outback driving, or share your tip

Overseas visitors who want to go to the Australian Outback usually arrive in the capital cities. Finding a good place to sleep for a few nights might be overwhelming.

Share a review of your favourite Sydney Hotel

Tell us about the best Adelaide apartments on the beach

And your favourite Adelaide accommodation in the city

Please don't worry and hesitate if there hasn't been a contribution yet in the section you want to tell a tale, or do a review. Don't be shy! Someone has to be the first, after all.

Thank you for sharing your special moments and Australian Outback stories.

Want to read other people's Australian Outback stories & questions? Here we go.

But don't forget to come back to write your story :).

Questions about driving in the Australian Outback, routes etc.

If you have additional info, we're looking forward to your comments.

Camping at Parachilna Gorge - Ingrid plans a birthday party at Parachilna Gorge in the Flinders Ranges.

William Creek to Lake Eyre - Tim wonders if he can do it with his Subaru Forester.

Bush flies in the Australian Outback - Jeannie wondered if the bush flies would be annoying in the red centre during July.

Townsville to Alice Springs by car - Question about accommodation along this route across northern Queensland to the red centre.

Epic trip to Uluru - Jeannie from Sydney plans a trip to Uluru. Read her questions, get some answers.

Yunta - Cameron Corner - Broken Hill - A great itinirary to explore Outback South Australia and the Corner Country.

First time in the Outback - Palle is used to large predators like bears, but he wants to know how to avoid troubles with Australian snakes.

Driving from Melbourne to Lake Eyre - Sara plans a trip from Melbourne to Lake Eyre and asks for route suggestions.

Cycling from Darwin to Adelaide - Rob asks if cycling more than 3000 km through the Outback is crazy. Why not? It is achievable. This question triggered quite a few comments.

Stuart Highway from Adelaide to Alice Springs - Question about conditions along the Stuart Highway. Is it desolate?

Campervan in the Outback - Weronika plans a big trip with a campervan, from Melbourne to the Qld. coast via Alice Springs.

Cyclists' Yellow Pages - Michael Deme asked to add the Outback Guide to the American Cyclists' Yellow Pages.

Jobs in the Outback - Greta's question about how to find a job in the Outback.

Gunbarrel Hwy / Great Central Road - Peter wanted to know where to get fuel when one crosses the Western Australian deserts.

I loved Outback Queensland - Read Katrin's story about her trip to remote Queensland areas.

Lake Eyre Trip - Questions and tips from people who've been out there.

Lake Eyre - Here's another question about the best place to go and see water in the lake.

Lake Eyre - Level Post Bay - Bob asks if this is a good place to see water in Lake Eyre.

Canoeing Lake Eyre - Joe from Melbourne wants to take his boat to Lake. Yep, sailing Lake Eyre is possible if there's enough water.

Birdsville Races - Peter's question about towing a caravan along the Birdsville Track.

Hotel reviews

Hilton Hotel Adelaide - Fabie's review of the Hilton Hotel in Adelaide.

Shangri-La Hotel - Sydney - Susanna and Micheal stayed at the Shangri-La Hotel in Sydney.

See, it is so easy to send in YOUR Australian Outback Story.

Don't be disappointed if you don't find your submission here on this page. It would be just too much to add them all. Don't worry, each submission is shown on the Outback Guide blog, and is linked to on the bottom of the submission forms, and from related pages. Your story won't disappear.

Thank you for your contribution.

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