News |
Experience the best of Australia's outback
There's never been a better time to visit the pristine wilderness and diverse landscapes of Australia’s outback. From the tropical Top End and WA's Kimberley region to Australia's Red Centre and the Flinders Ranges, this is your essential guide to Australia's most memorable outback adventures.
By Walk into Luxury
Australia’s vast outback is the essence of this ancient land, providing a true sense of place and a deep connection to country.
The best time to visit is between April and October when northern and central Australia's dry season brings mostly clear skies, warm days and refreshingly cool evenings, ideal for dinner under the stars and cosy fireside drinks.
Now is the time to secure a great value outback adventure so we've pulled together some of our favourite experiences to inspire you.
Main image: Murray River Walk scenery by Luke Tscharke
New ways of exploring ancient landscapes
Whether on land, by water or by air, discover Australia's outback from a range of different perspectives.
By houseboat
- Experience Australia's greatest river on foot and by boat on the Murray River Walk
- Stay overnight at the iconic Horizontal Falls aboard the Jetwave Pearl Luxury Houseboat
On foot
- Trek across the West McDonnell Ranges on the Classic Larapinta Trail
- Discover the Flinders Ranges on The Arkaba Walk
- Explore the gorges of El Questro and the impressive Bungle Bungle beehive domes on our Private Kimberley Walk
By catamaran
- Sail and snorkel Western Australia's Ningaloo Coast on Shore Thing
On safari
- Enjoy the best of the Top End on our Mary River Wetlands and Kakadu journey
By heli
- For the ultimate Kimberley Walk experience, picnic at the base of Miri Miri Falls or soar above Mitchell Falls
By rail
Appreciate the vastness of our island continent on a cross-country rail journey.
- Travel north to south on The Ghan (Adelaide to Darwin via Alice Springs, or reverse)
- Go from west to east on The Indian Pacific (Perth to Sydney via Adelaide, or vice versa)
Do it all in one epic adventure
Our 5 Day Red Centre to the Top End journey has it all. Explore Uluru and Kata Tjuta on foot, Kings Canyon by air and journey across the outback to Darwin by rail on the Ghan, including a Nitmiluk Gorge cruise along the way.
Our favourite outback luxury lodges
Sit back, relax and choose your own adventure at these all-inclusive luxury lodges, set among some of the wildest and most remote landscapes of Australia.
Cruise the Kimberley
Get up close and personal with the Kimberley coast on a luxury small-ship cruise.
Our favourite expedition ships
The newest Kimberley luxury cruises
Get in touch with our Journey Designers to discuss and start planning your perfect Australian outback adventure!