The Outback Guide Blog - Explore the Australian Outback

Mar 14, Travel West Outback Tours - Explore the Australian Outback with a local tour operator

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:14:53 GMT

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.

Mar 7, Planning an Outback trip

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:59:47 GMT

Hi, I am an international student studying in Sydney. I have an eight day break in April to go for a 4wd trip into the outback. What do you recommend?

Mar 1, Birdsville roads

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:03:26 GMT

Hi, I am thinking of heading to the races in September and am not to sure how the roads will be. Will I def need a 4x4? Need to hire one if so! Response

Feb 25, Balloon trip Ayers Rock

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:55:59 GMT

Could you tell me if I could get a balloon trip around Ayers Rock? Could you give me an idea of cost and how long the trip would take? I plan to travel

Feb 23, Pictures of Australia

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:29:52 GMT

Creativity Along Port Wakefield Road While driving away from the Outback towards Crystal Brook, we bypassed Port Germein and witnessed this interesting

Feb 22, Burke and Wills route across Australia

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:31:21 GMT

I lived in Mildura VIC Australia for a year from 2004 to 2005. During that time I became fascinated by the history of the many explorers who either traversed

Feb 19, Outback survival - Class Project

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:58:20 GMT

Hi Rita, I am a college student at Oregon State University in Oregon, USA, and happened upon your website. I have a paper due in about a week that asks

Jan 31, Outback Adventure

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:12:07 GMT

We have two 4wd's leaving from Melbourne and would love to do a round trip starting in Melbourne, heading for the Birdsville track and following that to

Jan 30, Alice Springs Tour & tours to Ayers Rock/Uluru & West MacDonnell Ranges

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:17:20 GMT

Alice Springs Tour include adventurous activities in Alice, plus tours to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and the West MacDonnell Ranges. Explore the heart of the Australian Outback, find your favourite Alice Springs tour.

Jan 30, Uluru Tours - Ayers Rock Tours - Explore Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:12:40 GMT

Hand-picked Uluru tours, discover the secrets of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park with local tour guides for an inspiring experience

Jan 30, Sydney Opera House Facts & Sydney Opera House Tours

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:29:10 GMT

What are the Sydney opera house facts? Discover the secrets of Sydney's most famous landmark. Enjoy Sydney opera house tours and book your 2010 opera performance ticket.

Jan 28, Flies in Flinders Range during February?

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:50:58 GMT

The greatest fear is not the blistering sun nibbling on your skins but in fact the annoying hordes of flies darting at you in all directions! I

Jan 24, Travelling from Windorah QLD to Birdsville

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 12:41:45 GMT

How good/bad are the Diamantina Development and the Birdsville Development Roads, (Windorah to Birdsville)? There are plenty of write-ups about the

Jan 19, Family Vacation Australia Farmstay

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:59:56 GMT

Hello Rita. My family and I are from the USA want to visit Australia but we want to stay on a ranch. My husband and I have two children ages range

Jan 5, Huts in the High Country - Wallace Hut

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:39:23 GMT

Hi I'm Col Kirby. My wife and I love travelling both in Australia and overseas. We have covered much of Australia and never tire of the beauty and

Jan 3, Travelling with dogs

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:17:44 GMT

Hi Rita, We will be travelling from Melbourne to Tennant Creek with 2 cocker spaniels. Do you know of any places that we can stay that will allow

Dec 31, New Years Eve in Sydney

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:28:02 GMT

Happy New Year Australia! Actually, while posting the latest video from the Sydney fireworks, it is still 2009 in Western Australia, but only for a few minutes :). Best wishes to all Outback Guide readers for a prosperous and and Happy New Year 2010.

Dec 31, Horse riding in Outback Queensland

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:53:26 GMT

Camping at stations and doing some horseback riding - is it possible? Looking at going back to western qld, in 2010 and was wondering if there were

Dec 25, Happy Holidays - Christmas in Australia

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 08:46:07 GMT

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all readers of the Australian Outback Guide.

How do you spend Christmas in Australia? Share your stories and favourite photo.

Dec 19, Australian Cattle Drive

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:14:52 GMT

Hi, My name is Annmarie McPolin, I am currently on a working holiday Visa from Ireland. I have been searching on the Internet for a tour of this

Dec 13, Brisbane-Bourke-Broken Hill-Adelaide

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:10:32 GMT

What would be the right choice? Hello, I'm planning a trip, starting around Dec 27th for 12? days to travel from Brisbane to Bourke to Broken Hill to

Dec 12, Playing golf in the outback

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 21:19:43 GMT

hello, I just discovered that I like playing golf. Of course, everyone in the world plays better than I do, but I do like it. In January, I will

Dec 10, Things to do in Sydney - best tourist attractions in Sydney

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:57:44 GMT

Top things to do in Sydney, tourist attractions for kids, Sydney tours and must see attractions. Suggestions to suit every itinerary and budget.

Dec 10, Carry a jerry fuel can

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:30:57 GMT

Hi, as I am planning a long trip through NSW and ACT on a corolla. I just wonder if carry 20L of petrol in a metal Jerry can that complies with the AS

Nov 29, Beaches in Sydney - From Palm Beach to Manly, Bondi & Cronulla

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:04:58 GMT

Famous beaches in Sydney include Bondi beach, Manly and Coogee on the Pacific Ocean, as well as beaches and bays along the shores of Sydney Harbour. Take a tour, or explore on your own.

Nov 29, Road Trip Adelaide to Ayers Rock

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:28:56 GMT

Hey mate, we are driving from Adelaide to Ayers Rock. We plan to leave Adelaide at 22:00, head to Port Augusta by 2am (rest there), hopefully we can

Nov 29, Son travelling to Darwin

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:46:45 GMT

Hi there, My son and his mate are heading up to Darwin from Adelaide. They are leaving this coming Tuesday morning. Our biggest issue is that we want

Nov 24, Christmas Aboriginal Santa

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:37:14 GMT

Hi, I am a Journalist from Vibe Magazine which goes into all the schools in Australia for Aboriginal Kids. I am trying to find some Info about

Nov 9, Windorah and Cooper Creek

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:35:05 GMT

Best time to visit Windorah and Cooper Creek?I will be in Australia in January to mid February 2010. Is it possible/feasible to visit you part of the

Nov 8, New Years Eve Sydney Cruises - Join the Harbour of Light Parade

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:36:13 GMT

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.

Nov 3, Taronga Zoo Sydney - Top things to do in Sydney

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:03:27 GMT

Taronga Zoo Sydney should be on top of your things to do in Sydney list. See animals from around the world & native Australian animals & enjoy the great views of Sydney.

Nov 3, Caravan Parks in Western Queensland

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:16:14 GMT

Looking for an accommodation place that could take 20-25 caravans western Queensland G'day, I am looking for a place that could take a small fleet of

Oct 31, Blue Mountains Australia Guide - Attractions, hotels & tours from Sydney

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:16:57 GMT

The Blue mountains Australia feature fantastic scenery, nature & adventure. A tour to the rugged mountains should be on your to-do-list of things to do in Sydney.

Oct 27, Great Outback Drive - Corner Country

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:07:15 GMT

There are many classic outback drives and one of my favourites is the drive from Tibooburra to Innamincka run via Cameron Corner referred to for

Oct 26, Back to the Past.

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:48:23 GMT

The photo is of Suzie, the one-eyed horse, the guy on the back is me, one of the last 10 Poms. At least I think it's me because after 37 years I look

Oct 26, Stuart Highway Darwin to Adelaide

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:51:38 GMT

How long should we allow to do the Stuart Highway? My wife and l are thinking about travelling the Stuart Highway from Darwin to Adelaide and were

Oct 20, Australian Outback Pictures - Marvellous pictures of Australia

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:29:47 GMT

Australian Outback pictures, see stunning desert photos, rugged mountains, natural beauty. Australia is the continent of amazing colurs.

Oct 11, Luxury Hotels in Sydney - CBD & Sydney Harbour hotels

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:00:08 GMT

Luxury hotels in Sydney provides your with a list of first class Sydney accommodation. Find the best deal for luxury Sydney hotels. You can also write a review about your favourite 5 star hotel in Sydney.

Oct 4, Hunting pigs and goats in Outback Queensland

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:00:32 GMT

Hello Rita, my name is Adrian Perre. I am after properties to hunt in south west Queensland. Don't no if you can help me. Thank you. Response to

Oct 4, Road Trip from Canberra to Uluru

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 19:06:49 GMT

Myself and my husband are planning on road tripping to Uluru from Canberra leaving on Boxing Day December 26th 2009 for 2 weeks. Will it be stupidly

Sep 28, Flies in the Red Center

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:18:25 GMT

Hi Rita! my husband and I are planning a trip to Australia beginning of April and we were planning to go and spend a few days in the Red Center

Sep 27, Brisbane to Uluru & back

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:56:20 GMT

Hi, I have stumbled upon your web site while looking for info to help plan a trip. It is very informative. My wife and I are planning to take our

Sep 26, West MacDonnell Ranges - a Journey in Time

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 06:47:42 GMT

While Uluru is definitely a place to visit for its uniqueness and cultural significance, we found a much more interesting experience going to the West

Sep 25, From Alice Spring to Adelaide in December

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:44:26 GMT

Greetings Rita, My husband and I will be flying to Alice Spring on Dec. 18th, and from there we plan to drive down to Adelaide and Melbourne. Few

Sep 8, Birdsville to Uluru

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:45:08 GMT

Hi, I would like to cut across from Birdsville to Uluru. Is this possible in a small car? What is the road like? Response to Birdsville to Uluru -

Sep 7, Cooper Creek

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:14:56 GMT

Cooper Creek is synonymous with the outback and conjours up visions of the early explorers stumbling upon an oasis. There are many camping spots

Sep 6, Visit the Birdsville races 2010, the most famous event in Outback Australia

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 12:03:41 GMT

The Birdsville races weekend is full of fun and excitement, watch a town of 100 swell to 6000 people, join the biggest party in the Australian Outback.

Sep 5, Melbourne to Uluru

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 20:07:50 GMT

Can you help me by providing me some information ? Hi, We planned with a group of about 8 people to go to Uluru from Melbourne. We want to book for

Sep 5, Road surface - Oodnadatta track

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 13:14:30 GMT

We are planning a trip to Darwin mid 2010 and would dearly love to travel the Oodnadatta track. Presuming weather conditions are OK, would the road

Sep 5, Drinking water in the Australian Outback

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 08:06:14 GMT

We will be traveling across country from Renmark to Yunta via Lilydale, then on to Balcanoona via Frome Downs. Then to Copley, on to Birdsville, then