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Northern Territory Starters Guide

Posted by teedee

... . The is so large it covers two very distinct climate zones: The Red Centre and the Tropical North. Central Australia, which includes , , the Barkly Tablelands and regions, has a semi-arid climate. It experiences Australia's four typical ...

Viewing platform opens at Uluru

Posted by introducinlyric

... make a final call on whether people will be able to continue climbing the rock next year. "Uluru is recognised globally as a symbol of Australia and it is a major drawcard for international tourists." Resources and operations manager Kelly Bennison ...

Australia's National Parks

Posted by introducinlyric

... of the road to be impassable. Commercial tour operators regularly visit the Park from Alice Springs. Western Australia Serpentine National Park With beautiful waterfalls, bushwalking trails and an abundance of native wildlife, Serpentine ...

The 8 Wonders of the Northern Territory

Posted by teedee

Here are my 8 Wonders of the Northern Territory of Australia. They are things that ALL visitors to the NT MUST experience whilst they are here, and that alot of people dont! 8) Sunrise at Kata Tjuta - Everyone does sunrise at Uluru, but get out to ...

Australia Starter Kit - FAQ's & Related Information

Posted by introducinlyric

... River, Coral Bay, Broome Northern Territory - Darwin,Kakadu,Arnhem Land, Katherine, Tennant Creek, Alice Srpings, Uluru,Kata Tjuta South Australia - Flinders Ranges and the Outback , Eyre Pennisula , Adelaide , Cooper Pedy , Victoria - Melbourne , ...

Australia we are still open for business

Posted by rossport

... say to your friends and family wow i have seen Australia's outback and it is now a vast sea of green, even Uluru (Ayres Rock), in central Australia has got the green sea around it, the once dry salt pan called Lake Eyre in the north of south Australia ...

The 8 Wonders of the Northern Territory

Posted by teedee

... you the only part of Australia worth visiting is Central Australia, but then Id be telling falsies - it is, however, the part of Australia that you should NOT miss at all. There are a few different tours that are must do trips, including the Sounds of ...

Australian Roadtrips

Posted by teedee

... Day three- Mt Isa to Tennant Creek (661km) Day Four - Tennant Creek to Alice Springs (508km) Day Five - Alice Springs to Uluru (440km) Remember though, a road trip isnt just about getting to your destination - its about the journey - so dont rush it. ...

looking for Aussy adventure

Posted by teedee

... 4 day camping trips. I just came back from one actually only 6 weeks ago. A good itineary would be 2 nights Alice, 1 night Uluru, 1 night Kings Canyon then 1 night at maybe Glen Helen and then back to Alice Springs for the last night. That will let ...

Girls on Tour

Posted by teedee

... to road for the ultimate Red Centre Road trip driving from Alice Springs to King Canyon and ultimately to view the always spectacular Uluru. The day arrived where we set off from Alice Springs to Kings Canyon, in our sturdy little Rav 4, and we decided ...

Closing Uluru?

Posted by purplebuggy

... I was there. I think what might be panicking those relying on tourism dollars is that while many people may decide not to climb Uluru, they may only make that decision when they arrive and hear/understand why it's so sacred. Perhaps they are concerned ...

Racism down under..

Posted by rbisset

... ) - tour through it, kings canyon, stanley chasm! + Alot of aboriginal culture around the area too. Don't climb Uluru. It's a sacred place to the Aboriginees, they don't want people climbing it so why should people disrespect their ...

Racism down under..

Posted by clintonb

... trying to make town to town... You'll end up dead on the side of the road... When i went from Alice Springs to Uluru. They were telling us stories of bus drivers having to pickup people in trouble on the side of the road, which thought they could ...

Australia Starter Kit - FAQ's & Related Information

Posted by purplebuggy

... conditions and anything else you could think of that you might want to know about Australian weather. And a further note that northern Australia (ie. Darwin, Cairns, Broome, etc) doesn't have Summer/ Autumn (Fall)/ Winter/ Spring but a Wet (Nov - Apr) ...

Australia - the sites?

Posted by lovevacations

... Building and Carlton Gardens (2004) Australian Fossil Mammal Sites (Riversleigh / Naracoorte) (1994) Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves (Australia) (1986) Fraser Island (1992) Great Barrier Reef (1981) Greater Blue Mountains Area (2000) Heard and ...

Closing Uluru?

Posted by starlagurl

... party of Australia: And from theage.com.au Federal authorities want to ban people from climbing one of Australia's great natural wonders - Uluru. An estimated 100,000 people make the steep ascent each year. The Director of National Parks ...

Ready for a adventure

Posted by darrenstravels

... people dropping by in Alice Springs to see Uluru. I would personally recommend the West and North Coasts as well though - it's Australia's road less traveled and is a stunning place to visit. It's no more difficult to get around than the East ...

Road Trip Around Australia!

Posted by chrismanuel

... , UK, currently stuck in Sydney and eager to buy a van and get away on a mammoth 6 month road trip around the WHOLE of Australia. Im looking for 3-4 guys/girls to buy a van with me in Sydney or Melbourne and share an experience of a lifetime - camping, ...

looking for Aussy adventure

Posted by akos73

Hi there, After the arrival to Sydney on the 17th of December I'll have 4 weeks for Australia, gorgeous! Targets are: Outback, Uluru, The Great Barrier Reef, Sydney at NYE, trekking, diving, going out, sleeping on the beach ;-D and so on, if you ...

Would like to go to Australia.....

Posted by darrenstravels

Three months and only those four places to go to? You'd be missing out on 95% of what Australia has to offer, including the attractions that everyone goes to....Great Barrier Reef, Uluru, Kakadu etc As for money, we did it for around AUS$800 a ...

First timer.... basic questions

Posted by sianeth

... time in the Northern Beaches (Manly etc) around Sydney, Byron Bay for a few days, Brisbane, Noosa for a few days (Australia Zoo aswell), and doing a trip to Fraser Island from Rainbow Beach, then the Whitsunday Islands, then Magnetic Island up the coast ...

The 8 Wonders of the Northern Territory

Posted by introducinlyric

Agree with the sunrise over Uluru - Magical Great photo!!!!

looking for Aussy adventure

Posted by akos73

... . Definatelly I will look around in Sydney, maybe in the Blue-Mountains too, then I plan too see the 7 Apostols, afterwards Uluru, your recommended Outback trip, then Darwin (?) , Golden Coast for diving, but I'd be really happy if you could recommend ...

looking for Aussy adventure

Posted by akos73

... . Definatelly I will look around in Sydney, maybe in the Blue-Mountains too, then I plan too see the 7 Apostols, afterwards Uluru, your recommended Outback trip, then Darwin (?) , Golden Coast for diving, but I'd be really happy if you could recommend ...

Australian Roadtrips

Posted by undone_

Hey all...I'm planning a road trip and leg 1 is from Brisbane to Uluru...any one know of anything along the way or a minor detour that would be worth checking out?

Northern Territory

Posted by teedee

Ohhh, we've always got controversy surrounding Uluru. What do you think of the new viewing platform plans? Im yet to actually visit it for myself yet, but intend to go down when it cools a little in the winter and we will see how it is. ...

Northern Territory

Posted by starlagurl

Ohhh, we've always got controversy surrounding Uluru. What do you think of the new viewing platform plans?

Viewing platform opens at Uluru

Posted by teedee

Hey Guys, People do advertise the other options they have there, such as you can do a full base walk or partial walks, you can do these on your own or you can go on a tour. These tours are varied from basic tours taking you to see the water wholes at the ...

Girls on Tour

Posted by teedee

... It took a day, as stops were made to look at things. the girls did not do a full base walk once they made it onto Uluru just short walks around the base, which is still awesome!! yer, water is a big thing, always make sure you are carry lots of ...

East Coast Brisbane to Cairns in16 days

Posted by irishman66

Hi no not driving a good bit of flying, I have looked at blogs, very useful. We doing uluru, flin afternoon, that night there, fly out next day at 3pm -package tour .On to darwin and have whole day there before flying to singapore. Can anyone tell me is ...

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