Discover the red heart of Australia
Honest, practical guides to the outback's greatest tours — from sunrise at Uluru to the gorges of the Kimberley.
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Iconic outback regions, each with its own guide.
Red Centre, NT
Uluru & Kata Tjuta Tours
Sunrise at the rock, the Valley of the Winds and Anangu-guided walks.
Watarrka, NT
Kings Canyon Tours
Rim walks above 100-metre cliffs and the palm-lined Garden of Eden.
Top End, NT
Kakadu National Park Tours
Ancient rock art, crocodile-filled billabongs and thundering waterfalls.
Kimberley, WA
Kimberley & Gibb River Road Tours
The Bungle Bungles, gorge swimming and the legendary Gibb River Road.
South Australia
Flinders Ranges Tours
Wilpena Pound, emus on the plains and 600-million-year-old fossils.
Red Centre, NT
Alice Springs & MacDonnell Ranges
Camel treks, gorge swims and hot-air balloons at dawn.
West MacDonnell Ranges, NT
Larapinta Trail Tours
One of the world's great desert walks, along the spine of the West MacDonnell Ranges.
Outback South Australia
Coober Pedy Tours
The opal capital of the world, where many locals live in underground dugouts.
Outback South Australia
Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre Tours
Australia's largest salt lake and lowest point, best seen on a scenic flight.
South Australia – Western Australia
Nullarbor Plain Tours
Australia's great crossing: towering sea cliffs, whales and the 90 Mile Straight.
Pilbara, WA
Karijini National Park Tours
Deep red gorges, waterfalls and swimming holes in the heart of the Pilbara.
Purnululu, Kimberley WA
Bungle Bungle Range Tours
World Heritage beehive domes, Cathedral Gorge and unforgettable scenic flights.
Best time to go
Season-by-season advice so you dodge the heat and the wet.
Routes that work
Realistic itineraries for vast distances and remote roads.
Swag or glamping
From starlit camp-outs to luxury desert lodges.
Hand-picked tours
We compare operators so you can book with confidence.
Outback travel tips
Planning
How Much Does an Outback Tour Cost?
Planning
Best Time to Visit the Australian Outback
Itineraries
3 Days at Uluru: The Perfect Itinerary
Planning
Outback Packing List: What to Bring on an Outback Tour
Comparisons
Guided Tour vs Self-Drive in the Outback
Experiences
Aboriginal Cultural Tours in the Outback
Planning your first outback trip?
Distances out here are huge — Uluru sits 450 km from Alice Springs, and the Gibb River Road runs for 660 km of dirt. A guided tour takes care of the driving, permits, camping and cultural context, so you can focus on the landscapes.
Most travellers visit between May and September, when days are warm and nights are crisp under brilliant desert stars.
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