http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/outback-blog.html The Outback Guide Blog alerts you about new pages and updates on older pages on Rita's Outback Guide en-us australian outback Sat, 07 Jan 2012 08:49:48 GMT Sat, 07 Jan 2012 08:49:48 GMT ritas-outback-guide.com http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/tribute-to-tragedy-on-the-cooper-lake-eyre.html 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 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 08:49:44 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/australian-snakes.html Australian snakes are known to be the most dangerous in the world. Treat them with respect, and they won't harm you. Sat, 31 Dec 2011 16:04:02 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/kilcowera-station.html Kilcowera station is a huge cattle station located in south-west Queensland. Enjoy stunning landscapes, nature and Australian wildlife on your Queensland holidays Sat, 24 Dec 2011 12:31:36 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/bushfires-in-australia.html 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. Sun, 18 Dec 2011 14:31:10 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/travel-queensland.html Travel Queensland, discover the diverse and stunning Outback landscapes in central & western Queensland Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:06:19 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/PaintedDesert.html 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. Sun, 04 Dec 2011 21:02:32 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/the-copper-hills-story.html 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. Sat, 03 Dec 2011 12:53:59 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/voyager-4x4-adventures.html 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. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:27:54 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/travel-west-outback-tours.html 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. Sat, 15 Oct 2011 14:37:27 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/brisbane-to-alice-springs.html 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, Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:32:57 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/planning-to-drive-from-melbourne-to-uluru.html 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 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:06:47 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/birdsville-to-townsville.html 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 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:43:40 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/alice-to-birdsville-and-haddon-corner.html 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 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 08:14:13 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/outback-trip-with-mates.html 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 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 19:45:52 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/birdsville-to-murray-bridge-along-the-oonadatta-track-as-well.html 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 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 19:57:53 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/oodnadatta-track-with-a-winnebago.html 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 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 19:14:28 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/birdsville-racesfirewood.html I intend camping on the river at this years Birdville races. Is there firewood supplied for the campers? Regards Ric Thu, 11 Aug 2011 07:15:09 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/googs-track-through-to-mt-ive.html 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 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 20:42:55 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/darwin-to-melbourne-via-lake-eyre.html 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 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 18:37:06 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/dawn-at-the-arckaringa-hills-painted-desert.html 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. Sun, 07 Aug 2011 16:21:15 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/birdsville-1961-50-years-on-.html 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 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 16:16:07 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/new-years-eve-sydney.html 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. Sun, 07 Aug 2011 14:39:59 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/question-about-australian-crocodiles.html 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 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:04:03 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/perth-to-cairns.html 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 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 20:34:10 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/big-trip-from-brisbaneadelaidealicerocky-to-brissy.html 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 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 20:19:09 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/hawker-to-old-andado-station.html 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, Sun, 31 Jul 2011 19:49:50 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/canberra-to-uluru-back.html 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 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:46:04 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/adelaide-to-ayers-rock.html 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 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 20:24:55 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/marree-to-marla-via-the-oodnadatta-track.html 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, Sun, 17 Jul 2011 16:11:21 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/visiting-australia-for-12-months.html 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 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:16:48 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/4x4-hi-or-low-drive-on-tracks.html 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 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 19:38:47 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/travelling-marree-to-william-creek.html 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. Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:48:11 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/travelling-from-brisbane-to-birdsville-by-road.html 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. Sun, 03 Jul 2011 20:30:46 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/budgerigars-in-their-habitat.html 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 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 18:23:10 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/stop-the-australian-camel-slaughter.html 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 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 16:37:55 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/uluru-stay-one-night-in-a-swag-with-an-aboriginal-guide.html 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 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:26:28 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/motorhome-oodnadatta.html 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 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:23:57 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/campervan-rental-australia.html 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. Mon, 13 Jun 2011 19:08:13 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/brisbane-to-port-hedland.html 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 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 19:34:13 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/free-camping-along-stuart-highway.html 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 Tue, 24 May 2011 09:53:36 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/road-conditions-oodnadatta-track.html 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 Sat, 14 May 2011 14:51:14 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/cycling-the-stuart-hwy-help.html 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, Tue, 10 May 2011 18:58:40 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/family-holiday-in-july-darwin-to-adelaide.html 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 Tue, 10 May 2011 18:43:16 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/family-holiday-to-uluru-from-melbourne.html 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 Tue, 10 May 2011 14:19:14 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/painted-hills.html 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 Sun, 08 May 2011 13:13:11 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/stone-chips-on-stuart-highway.html 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 Sun, 08 May 2011 12:50:07 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/lake-eyre-from-sydney.html 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 Mon, 02 May 2011 20:17:38 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/travel-from-hawker-sa-to-coober-pedy-sa.html 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 Mon, 02 May 2011 19:46:16 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/morgan-on-the-murray-river.html For some more information on Morgan South Australia please check the following link Morgan Cheers Dave Click on thumbnails to view larger photo Sun, 01 May 2011 12:27:50 GMT http://www.ritas-outback-guide.com/morgan-on-the-mighty-murray-river.html Morgan in South Australian was established in 1878 and quickly became Australia's busiest inland port during the bustling river trade of the early 1900s. Sun, 01 May 2011 11:49:56 GMT