2013 - APT Cape York & OWA

The Outback Experience Immerse Yourself in the The Outback encompasses the essence of Australia. Top End Outback Way of Life Travelling Outback Australia with APT is about so much more than just taking in beautiful natural sights and wonders, it's about really experiencing the Outback way of life. Whether it's admiring the sheer magnitude of Uluru from a locally guided base walk, swimming in the pristine river at Fruit Bat Falls or encountering a myriad of different wildlife species at Lakefield National Park – you'll enjoy an experience that is truly unique to the region of Australia you're visiting. Central Australia Visit the spiritual heart of Australia at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, where you'll be enchanted by the ever-changing colours of the monolith, Uluru. Peer over the edge of sheer cliff faces while hiking at Kings Canyon and experience the wonder of seeing hundreds of wild camels on the road to Laverton. Quaint little pubs that appear to have escaped the change of times exude the Top End's characteristic laid-back lifestyle, while the many ancient Aboriginal rock art sites speak to the region's rich Indigenous culture. Discover our exclusive Hawk Dreaming Wilderness Lodge, right in the heart of Kakadu National Park. South Australia See for yourself the incredible landscapes that so inspired artist Hans Heyson on a drive through Flinders Ranges National Park. Experience the essence of South Australia at Lake Eyre as the vast, flat horizon of the salt lakes shimmer in the sunlight. Outback Queensland Vast and unspoilt, Outback Queensland embodies the cultural heritage and pioneering spirit of Australia. Lose yourself in the incredible beauty of Carnarvon Gorge National Park as you tiptoe across tiny creeks on ancient stepping stones. Uncover a true oasis in Lawn Hill Gorge, with it's lush vegetation and crystal-clear waters. Discover Australia's rich pioneering history at Longreach, and imagine what life was like here for the early settlers at the Stockman's Hall of Fame. Discover the truth behind Australia's beloved bush ballard, 'Waltzing Matilda', in Winton. The West Vast open spaces and unique natural beauty abound in Western Australia, home to the stunning gorges and gushing waterfalls of the Kimberley. The vibrancy of colour of the Pilbara's red earth is truly astounding and is a complete contrast to the amazing array of flowers that line Wildflower Way in spring. The stark white salt lake at Lake Ballard provides the perfect backdrop for Antony Gormley's 51 steel figures scattered across seven square kilometres. Along your Outback journey you'll encounter the many local characters who truly define the Outback way of life. The mystical Antony Gormley statues on Lake Ballard 12 Explore breathtaking Lawn Hill Gorge See the incredible colour of wildflowers

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