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Bungle region. For another perspective, take a make their fortunes by hunting for opals. This
walk along the Larapinta Trail in the West town makes for a good stop between Alice
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MacDonnell Ranges of the Northern Territory. Springs and Adelaide.
■ Give customers choices of things they
OUTBACK LIFE OUTBACK LUXURY can do in an area rather than limitations.
The best way to get a true sense of outback life “Rugged” is the outback’s middle name, but its For example, at Uluru, you can do a
is to spend time on a cattle or sheep station as a visitors needn’t stay in basic accommodation, as camel ride, helicopter flight, or Harley
jackaroo or jillaroo (the Aussie version of cow- there are now a range of upmarket resorts Davidson rides. There are special extras
boys and cowgirls). Tourists experience life in where guests can enjoy the scenery in lavish to suit all budgets
the bush, helping to round up cattle, drive trac- style. Many of these luxurious properties are on ■ The Ghan/Indian Pacific is a great way
tors and shear sheep before relaxing after dark cattle stations such as El Questro Homestead in to see the ‘real Australian outback’ and
with a sing-along around the campfire. the Kimberley region of Western Australia, has several classes,
Ideas include the Jackaroo & Jillaroo School Wrotham Park Lodge in far north Queensland including the new
in Tamworth, New South Wales, or working or Peppers Hidden Vale near Brisbane. Platinum Class on
stations such as Curtin Springs and Kings Creek On the north-west coast, Faraway Bay Bush the Ghan
near Uluru. The dedicated horse-rider can even Camp is so remote it cannot be found on any ■ Aboriginal history is
take part in the five-day Great Australian map and features six bush-style cabins with not just based in the
Outback Cattle Drive through South Australia. panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. Other Northern Territory
Another great way to learn about life is to notable upmarket resorts include Burrawang but all over Australia
blow the froth off a cold beer at an outback West Station in New South Wales and from Cairns to Hobart. You will find
pub where friendly locals welcome visitors with Rawnsley Park Station Eco Villas in South some great products listed at
stories of life in the bush – famous hostelries Australia’s spectacular Flinders Ranges. www.indigenoustourism.australia.com
include the Silverton Hotel in New South The Uluru area is also home to a growing ■ Bundles of wildlife can be viewed in
Wales, South Australia’s North Star Hotel and band of luxurious resorts, such as Longitude South Australia and the Northern
the Wellshot Hotel in central Queensland. 131 and Ayers Rock Resort. Territory, from kangaroos to crocodiles
For a different perspective on outback life, ■ Visitors can sleep under the stars in a
recommend the opal-mining town of Coober To book any of these products, check out the swag, learn how to make billy tea and
Pedy in South Australia where most of the Industry Partner Aussie Specialist Programme even drive cattle on a working station
homes are built into rock and tourists can try to modules and use your preferred wholesalers
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