Australia EDITOR'S PICKS
Choose your Australian Outback Adventure!
The Australian Outback is more than just remote plains and desert lands. Within the vast regions of the Northern Territory and Western Australia are landscapes full of significant indigenous sites, stunning natural wonders, and things to do for nature lovers and adventurous travelers. Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park and Kakadu National Park. Visit the Pinnacles Desert and Kings Canyon. Discover the MacDonnell Ranges or cruise the Katherine Gorge.
Experience the charm of the Australian Outback on one of these adventures!
- See the iconic Uluru and Kata Tjuta (also known as Ayers Rock and the Olgas) on a hike, segway tour or camel ride!
- Spend a day out of Perth and head to the Pinnacles Desert for a walk or 4WD adventure through a landscape of limestone formations.
- Visit Kakadu National Park on a day trip from Darwin and discover Australian wildlife in the largest national park in Australia.
- Explore West MacDonnell National Park, just a trip away from Alice Springs, and enjoy great views of natural wonders, including Standley Chasm and Glen Helen Gorge.
- From Darwin, head to Nitmiluk National Park and hop aboard a boat for a cruise on the waters of Katherine Gorge.
- Marvel at the majestic Kings Canyon and challenge yourself with a trek along the rim for great views of Watarrka National Park.