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Australian Outback

A unique landscape with incredible beauty

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Rich Aboriginal History

A landmark of sacred significance to the indigenous peoples

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Wildlife

Spot some of the epic wildlife, including red Kangaroo

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Magnificent Uluru

The epic rock can be seen for miles around

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The Australian Outback is much more than a vast, arid hinterland within the inner regions of the country down under. There is both an extraordinary physical beauty, exquisite in its isolation, as well as a tangible spiritual energy that binds together the land and the people.

It is a place filled with stories, myths and legends, a remote wilderness that encourages the exploration of both the landscape and the soul. The sand and stone are the colours of fiery ochre, dominant amongst the greens and browns of the sometimes sparse vegetation. Golden sunsets illuminate rivers that course through great canyons, arrow straight road vanish into the heat haze on the horizon, with the immense landscape dotted with national parks and spiritual landmarks, none more recognisable than Uluru, a towering red monolith in the heart of the Northern Territory.

With an ancient past steeped in history and lore, it is a bastion of mystical energy and a cultural landmark of sacred significance to the First Nations people. Guides who are tasked with curating this epic sandstone will be able to tell you narratives of the Dreamtime, the indigenous’ understanding of the world and its many tales of the Ancestor Beings.

The great smooth sides of the rock often hide small pools of water and great crevasses in its natural visage. The huge domed summit can be seen from miles around, stark against the surrounding flatlands and bush. Changing colour under different lights, from deep purple to a bright red, it embodies the surreal world and magical connection of the Outback.

Highlights

Follow the aboriginal footsteps as you walk around Uluru, learning all about its history and significance

With the blanket of darkness, marvel at the Field of Lights. Created by famous artist Bruce Munro, the instillation has 50,000 lights of all different colours

Walk around Kata Tjuṯa, meaning ‘many heads’, a group of large rocks that hold significant sacred value to the First Nations people

Uluru really earns its iconic status, and is somehow more impressive in person. Learning about its rich significance, and feeling the spiritual charge of the land is indescribable.

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Luxury accommodation near Uluru

There are many incredible places to stay near Uluru. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

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When to visit

The best time to visit Uluru and the Outback is between April and October. The weather is cooler, making it easier and safer to walk, and the colours of the rock are more vibrant.

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Cooler Weather

April - October

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Peak Season

June - September

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Hot Weather

November - March

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