Australian outback … remote, rugged landscape … not a soul in sight at times … dry, dusty … sandstone mountains, yellows, oranges, rustic colours fills you with awe and wonder !
Such is Aussie outback landscape – beautiful and intimidating !
You would not wish to be lost in the outback … best stick to tours or with those experienced in traversing outback, in convoy or group.
Outback at end of day
Dusk is magnificent !
Setting sun in cloudless sky … deep blue to purple over horizon against red soil laden with coloured sand, scattered low brush, with cooling temperatures after heat of sun …
Stark, bare landscape with distant mountains … quiet beauty all around.
Mountains and Scrub
Take in striated distant ancient mountains, light layer of vegetation … occasional burnt-out tree … low shrubs waiting for rain …
Can be very dry inland … bordering on semi-arid desert conditions.
Outback at Dawn
Yet, when dawn breaks over Flinders Range, sun shining through trees and red soil … it is a sight to behold against blue skies, distant mountain range … absolutely stunning !
Right time, right place to appreciate dawn !
Chasm and Watering Hole
Steep sandstone mountain … narrow walkway through Stanley Chasm … another natural formation ending in sheltered waterhole after rain … Would be dry otherwise.
Beauty of nature constantly fills environment with pleasant surprises …
Outback Wildflowers
Must not forget wildflowers along the way in the outback … small colourful flowers bloom after heavy rains – thick succulent leaves to retain water … spiky stems and leaves to protect plants … colourful, fragrant flowers to attract insects for pollination … all part of nature’s plan to propagate and multiply for continuity of plant life …
BBQ in the Wild
Enjoy an outback BBQ in Northern Territory … middle of nowhere (if you are unfamiliar of surroundings) … dusty farmhouse … heart-warming host … beautiful surroundings … ice-cold beers … juicy steaks and sausages with home-made damper (bread cooked over open fire) … that is life !
No BBQ is complete without entertainment – guitar-strumming cowboy … with sing-along …
Lots of merry making before taking leave and depart for hotel …
Conclusion
Australian outback adventure is a must for locals or visitors alike … may be rugged or civilized … camping or 4 – 5-star touring, based on personal preferences.
No matter how you want to do it … definitely not to be missed if you really want to see the real outback Australia.
