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Tribute to Tragedy on the Cooper Lake Eyre

We are four old mates from Uni days and now more than 30 years on went on our own outback trip in 2 4wds, first as four blokes, then with 3 female partners

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Australian snakes - facts you want to know about snakes in Australia

Australian snakes are known to be the most dangerous in the world. Treat them with respect, and they won't harm you.

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Kilcowera station - Travel Queensland and explore a running cattle station on your Queensland holidays

Kilcowera station is a huge cattle station located in south-west Queensland. Enjoy stunning landscapes, nature and Australian wildlife on your Queensland holidays

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Bushfires in Australia - Australian climate and bushfires

Bushfires in Australia are very common, they don't always end in a catastrophe like the Black Saturday 2009. The dry and hot Australian climate during summers, accompanied by hot winds, nurture bushfires that get out of control sometimes.

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Travel Queensland | Tips for Queensland holidays in the Outback| Matilda Highway & Channel Country

Travel Queensland, discover the diverse and stunning Outback landscapes in central & western Queensland

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Painted Desert | Arckaringa Hills | A natural wonderland in South Australia

The painted desert is a highlight in the South Australian Outback. Also known as the Arckaringa Hills, this stunning landscape has been built over 80 million years.

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The Copper Hills Story

I first visited my cousin Laurel and her husband Hugh at Copper Hills in 1970. I returned many times and understood how they became captivated by the outback.

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Voyager 4x4 Adventures | Tagalong & Guided Australian Outback Tours

Voyager 4x4 Adventures is a New South Wales based tour company with a wide range of tours throughout Australia. Whether you are looking for a tag-along tour to the Simpson Desert, or want to join a passenger tour to the Kimberley or Cape York, Voyager 4x4 Adventures offers you the right package.

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Travel West Outback Tours - Explore the Australian Outback with a local tour operator

Enjoy exciting trips with Travel West Outback Tours. Debbie and Graham Reid take you to the Australian Outback in small groups. Owner conducted tours enhance your Outback Australia experience.

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Brisbane to Alice Springs

Can I drive from Brisbane to Alice Springs and back (circuit via Mt Isa) on tarseal 2WD 6 Berth Camper ? Hi, I want to travel from Brisbane to Townsville,

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Planning to drive from Melbourne to Uluru

Dear Rita, my husband and I are planning to go on a holiday driving from Melbourne to Uluru with our camping stuff in 13 days. I know it is gonna be

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Birdsville to Townsville

I am planning a trip along the Birdsville Track through to Townsville April next year. I can find plenty of information / maps from the south into Birdsville

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Alice to Birdsville and Haddon Corner

Hi Rita, We are planning a trip next July school holidays to travel from Sydney to Alice Springs coming up the Stuart Highway as we are meeting friends

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Outback trip with mates

Hi Rita, Great website. Some mates and I are planning a post uni 2-3 week road trip only for the boys, before we all move on! We are planning on leaving

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Birdsville to Murray Bridge, Along the Oonadatta track as well.

Hi, We are going to be travelling these 2 tracks at the end of September. We are wondering how the roads are now. I'll be towing a van. Any info would

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Oodnadatta Track with a Winnebago

I am planning on visiting Lake Eyre and the Oodnadatta track throughout September 2011. Is the track's okay to do in a Winnebago? Have heard only 4wd allowed

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Birdsville races-firewood

I intend camping on the river at this years Birdville races. Is there firewood supplied for the campers? Regards Ric

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Googs Track through to Mt Ive

We're planning to do Googs Track (SA) and through to Mt Ives and Lake Gairdner, etc in October 2011. Can anyone update us on current track conditions

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Darwin to Melbourne via lake Eyre

Hi Rita and thanks for web site, it offers some great info. I am planning to drive from Darwin to Melbourne and was hoping to do the Oodnadatta track to

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Dawn at the Arckaringa Hills (Painted Desert)

Early last month I headed off solo on a three week rellie run from Alice Springs, first overnight stop, Cadney Park Homestead on the Stuart Highway.

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Birdsville, 1961- 50 years on !

Hi Rita. In 1961 I was on a Bureau of Meteorology survey which involved the location and checking of various artesian bores in this region. I was in Birdsville

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New Years Eve Sydney Cruises 2011 / 2012 - Join the Harbour of Light Parade

Spend New Years Eve in Sydney, you'll be amongst the first to great the New Year. Join a cruise and be part of the harbour of light parade, enjoy the midnight fireworks from an exclusive spot.

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Question about Australian Crocodiles

Hi, My name is Enya and.....um I know this sounds stupid but.....in Queensland would you actually come face to face with a crocodile when swimming in

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Perth to Cairns

Hi, my girlfriend and I are planning to drive from Perth to Cairns going through outback tracks I would appreciate some advice. I am planning driving

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Big trip from Brisbane-Adelaide-Alice-Rocky to Brissy

Hi, we are doing a family trip over Christmas to Adelaide. We want wanted to takes some sights in along the way, I have done a rough idea on the map of

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Hawker to Old Andado Station

Hi Rita, My wife and I have just returned from a 3 week trip that took us through Hawker in SA via Parachilna, Leigh Creek, Lyndhurst,Marree, Curdimurka,

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Canberra to Uluru & back

Hi Rita - love this site. We're starting to plan an epic road trip for Canberra to Uluru & back for sometime next year. What is the best time of

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Adelaide to Ayers Rock

Hallo, we are planning a trip from Adelaide leaving the 6th August to Ayers Rock. We have our flight leaving the 10th August. We would like to rent a

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Marree to Marla, via the Oodnadatta track

Hi Rita. We are planning to travel south from Mt. Isa to Birdsville and then down to Marree. From Marree we would like to travel to William Creek, Oodnadatta,

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Visiting Australia for 12 months

Motorhome or 4wd & tent camper set up Hi Rita, we are a family of 4 (kids 5&3) and are looking to travel around Australia for 12+ months. We are somewhat

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4x4 Hi or Low drive on Tracks?

Hi Rita Thank's for a great site :o) I'm planning a trip along the Oodnadatta Track, Birdsville Track, and to Halligan Bay in February 2012 in a Toyota

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Travelling Marree to William Creek

Fuel (petrol and diesel) at William Creek? Hi, We are a group of 3 families travelling from Melbourne to Coober Pedy, Flinders Ranges via William Creek.

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Travelling from Brisbane to Birdsville by road

We have a Sterling Caravan and Nissan Patrol (diesel) and enjoy bush and free camping. We would like to know the most scenic direction we can take.

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Budgerigars in their habitat

Where in Australia is the best place to see budgies in their native habitat? As these birds are nomadic when is the best time to see them? I am planning

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Stop the Australian Camel Slaughter

Sorry to say that the Australian government is proposing to slaughter camels because they generate green house gas. Here is a petition to try to get it

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Uluru- stay one night in a swag with an aboriginal guide

Hello first of all , your website is amazing , so many useful information in it! I've been in Australia for the last two years , I am based in Sydney

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motorhome oodnadatta

Mate wants to come with me in his motorhome Birdsville, Marree, Marla early July 2011. I'll be in 4wd with camper trailer. Is it advisable? Regards Re

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Campervan Rental Australia | Tips & facts to hire a camper van or motorhome

Motorhome & Campervan rental Australia, your freedom pact to explore Australia & the Australian Outback at your own pace. Hire the perfect camper van for your holidays in Australia.

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Brisbane to Port Hedland

Planning on driving my Holden Rodeo 2wd ute from Brisbane to Port Hedland. I'm travelling alone, I'm a 24yo female. I am extremely excited about this

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Free camping along Stuart Highway

We are planning a trip from Port Augusta to Darwin and I was wondering if you have any advice on free camping in this part of Australia. What are people

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Road conditions Oodnadatta Track

Traveling from Port Augusta to Marree to Williams Creek to Coober Pedy. My caravan is not off road, would it be okay on these dirt roads? Not too rough

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Cycling the Stuart Hwy - Help!

Hi guys, I'm planning to bike from Darwin to Adelaide in September of this year. I've got no experience of the Outback and of long distance bike riding,

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Family holiday in July - Darwin to Adelaide

Good Day to you. I am planning a holiday with my husband and my 5 years old child. We have done the drive along east coast during our last holiday in

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Family holiday to Uluru from Melbourne

Hi - I am needing some help from you all out there who have travelled and are familiar with the Outback. My family and I definitely aren't but we are

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Painted Hills

Hi, I am travelling from Melbourne to Alice Springs in a motor home, I only have a five day hire. Have I got time to visit the Painted Hills from the

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Stone chips on Stuart Highway

Hi Rita, I'm planning on driving the Stuart Highway from Port Augusta to Yulara and back in a 2WD vehicle. I will always stay on the bitumen however

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Lake Eyre from Sydney

Hello Rita, We are a small group of older lady travellers wanting to drive from Sydney to Lake Eyre in June this year. We would appreciate any advise

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Travel from Hawker SA to Coober Pedy SA

Can you travel from Hawker SA to Coober Pedy SA without going down to Port Augusta? Also, if you can, is a sedan OK not a 4WD

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Morgan on the Murray River

For some more information on Morgan South Australia please check the following link Morgan Cheers Dave Click on thumbnails to view larger photo

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