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Find 150-plus travel guides to the most incredible destinations across Australia to help you plan your next Aussie holiday.

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Exploring the outback ochre terrain aboard Trillion, Pixie, Dock, Ruby, Saleh, Anna and Odin from Pyndan Camel Tracks, south west of Alice Sp

Outback Holidays

Riding Alice’s red earth camel train

Megan Arkinstall relives a childhood fascination, a vivid memory of the outback's red dirt, but this time on the back of a camel, somewhere south west of Alice Springs.

Lasseters Camel Cup Alice Springs finish line

Outback Holidays

Camel Cup: behind the Alice Springs outback bizarre

The Alice Springs Camel Cup race is one of the most bizarre events on the outback calendar. Jennifer Pinkerton meets characters as authentically Australian as they come, after defeating a bout of first-day shyness.

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The best routes for walking and hiking in Kakadu

Kakadu National Park is a mini-world that’s better explored on foot than on wheels, and better swum inside than feared from the water’s edge. Here are our picks on the best walking and hiking in Kakadu.

The many moods of Uluru, Northern Terriotry

Outback Holidays

Unexpected things you can do at Uluṟu

The real Uluṟu is glamorous, vaguely dangerous and magnificently sexy. And, despite the desert setting, whether you skydive over it, ride around it on a Harley-Davidson or recline in Longitude 131's glamping luxury, Uluṟu is a surprisingly brilliant holiday spot. Georgia Rickard takes it all in

Northern Rock Hole, Nitmiluk National Park.

Accommodation

Luxury in the heart of Katherine Gorge

Where ancient rock art meets Bvlgari soap. Australian Traveller magazine heads to Cicada Lodge: the outback’s newest high-end stay. Words by Alissa Jenkins, photography by Rebecca Taylor.

Travel guide

Kakadu FAQs: How, where & the wet season conundrum

Wet season or dry season? Kids or no kids? Walk or drive? Kakadu Tours or self guided? These are just some of the most frequent Kakadu questions we have answered.

Nitmiluk Gorge (Katherine) Destination Nitmiluk

Hiking & Biking

The best ways to explore Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge

The big question is not whether you should experience the world famous Nitmiluk Katherine Gorge, but how? Do you walk, canoe, boat or fly around the 12km-long series of 13 stunning gorges?

Travel guide

How to walk the Jatbula Trail in Nitmiluk National Park, NT

How to explore the wildly beautiful outback in Northern Territory's Nitmiluk National Park... one step at a time. Words by Cilla Cole.

Eating Out

Restaurant review: Hanuman, Darwin, NT

Where do you eat when you’re only in town for a few hours? Go where the recommendations point you, and you won’t be disappointed.

10 of Australia’s most unforgettable walks and hikes

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Ever wished holidays came with less stress and more experiencing? With an AAT Kings guided holiday in Australia, there’s more connection, more immersion and more time for you.

Woke up to ocean views, chased waterfalls, cooked under the stars… now that’s a perfect weekend. All you need is the right van – and a sense of adventure.

We're swapping outback dust for green valleys as the Indian Pacific winds its way into the misty Blue Mountains. The final stretch takes us into Sydney, where the journey ends – but the memories last a lifetime.

Join the fabulous Shelita Buffet for a tour of Broken Hill, where history, art and drag come together for a one-of-a-kind outback adventure.

Wine country on the rails. The Indian Pacific slows down for a day of world-class vineyards and laid-back charm in the Barossa Valley.

From the goldfields of Kalgoorlie to the silence of the Nullarbor and the tiny ghost town of Cook, this is the wild heart of Australia.

Step aboard the Indian Pacific for an epic 4352km adventure to see Australia like never before.

From the red heart of the outback to lush Top End landscapes, The Ghan is slow travel at its finest – with gourmet dining, epic sunsets and pure adventure along the way.

These outback pubs are not just places to grab a cold beer; they’re the heartbeat of remote communities, brimming with history, character and some seriously memorable characters.

We're in the ultimate holiday limbo, just like this sleepy kangaroo at East Coast Natureworld. The ‘should I nap or party?’ dilemma hits hard. How are you spending this week?