Scarring the plains of the Pilbara in Karijini National Park, remote Western Australia, is Joffre Gorge. A visit to this gorge will reveal some unexpected delights: At one end of Joffre Gorge, a waterfall tumbles down a big drop, which is a natural amphitheatre carved from iron-rich rock. The waterfall fills a natural pool and…
If you have a hunger for a spectacular variety of waterfalls, then this is the menu for you! Imagine a hot and dusty Top End Dry Season day. Bright sunshine, not a cloud to be seen in the impossibly blue sky. The tropical landscape wears a coating of dust as it waits for the Wet…
Looking out across the desert from the towering rim of Kings Canyon feels like you can see the curve of the earth’s surface. King’s Canyon, located in the Northern Territory of Australia, was formed over 400 million years ago. It’s an area rich with ancient history being home to the Luritja Aboriginal people for over…
Nature has created the perfect masterpiece… and it’s in centre of Australia. There’s many reasons why Uluru (or Ayers Rock) is a bucket list location, but there’s also a lot of information you need to know before heading to Australia’s outback. To make it easy, we have compiled a list of the 9 most spectacular…
Dust off those hiking boots… You are in for a treat! We’ve tramped most of these trails ourselves, rolling into park after park in Bungi, our dusty-white 4WD Coaster 🚐 From sunrise in Uluru to steamy afternoon boardwalks in Kakadu, we’ve sweated, smiled, and sometimes sworn our way along every kind of path the Top…
Surrounded by stunning desolate desert landscapes and populated by laconic laid-back locals, Alice Springs is a one-of-a-kind town, rich in culture and history. Spectacular views that change with the light from dawn until dusk. Chasms to explore and mountains to climb. Markets to peruse and history to experience… And so much more, all within a…
Uluru is timeless. It has seen the sun rise and set since The Ancestors of the Anangu emerged and travelled across the land creating one of the greatest features of the Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime. From the moment the first faint rays of light strike the warm red rock, you will be mesmerised by the changing…
Close your eyes and imagine floating on your back – overhead an impossibly blue sky in a frame of lush green. You can hear the running waterfall water and below is cooling, turquoise water. This place has been sacred to Aboriginal people for thousands of years and it is no wonder why. Does this sound…
Ever been on a “journey to the centre of the earth”? Not for the faint-hearted, this one is for the adventurous! Handrail Pool is nestled within Weano Gorge at Karijini National Park. To reach this dramatic destination involves a challenging 1.5km return hike which takes around 2 hours. However, for this unforgettable place, we recommend…
We recognise and acknowledge Banyjima, Innawonga and Kurrama people as the traditional owners of Karijini National Park. Hamersley Gorge is well worth the extra drive out, being home to one of the most famous pools in Karijini National Park. Located in the far corner of Karijini, it’s around an hour’s drive away from the other…