Australia tourist information with details about
travel to and around the continent. Where to stay and what to see is made easier with
insider tips and hand-selected Australia links, by dedicated editors and visitors to
TravelNotes.org - The Online Guide to Travel.
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Backpacking in
Australia.
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Australia
by Rail:
From the vast emptiness of the Nullarbor Plain, on the longest straight rail line in the
world, to the twisting tracks of outback Queensland and the rainforests of the north,
Australia's railways offer a rich variety of contrasting experiences. Taking the train is
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Popular Destinations in Australia
Adelaide,
Alice
Springs, Brisbane,
Cairns,
Canberra,
Darwin,
Hobart,
Melbourne,
Perth
and Sydney.
The chances are that you will arrive in Australia by air.
Many people choose to fly to Sydney first, but Melbourne, Perth or Darwin also make excellent
starting points to travel around Australia.
Aussie Net:
From the Australian Tourist Commission.
Getting Around Australia:
General travel information about getting around Australia.
Museums and Galleries:
The guide to museums of Australia.
Flinders
Ranges and Outback Tourism:
Discover a vast and ancient land filled with startling colours, amazing wildlife and
stories as spellbinding as the location itself.
Outback
Travel Tips:
Having the right information on this region can mean the difference between a good or
great holiday. It can also mean the difference between life and death. Like all of the
world’s remote regions, this one needs to be treated with respect and care.
Road Condition
Report:
Essential for travelling in the outback. You can also get the road condition reports by
telephone -- handy for when you're on the road without a laptop and Internet connection.
Weather
Reports:
The weather can affect your outback experience. This report covers northern and western
South Australia. Be sure to check ahead.
Coober Pedy
Coober Pedy, in the heart of the South Australian outback, is the Opal
capital of the world; a fascinating place if you're interested in these colourful
gemstones and the underground culture that surrounds them.
Coober Pedy is around 10 hours drive north of Adelaide or 6 hours
drive south of Alice Springs.
Over 100,000 tourists from Australia and around the world visit Coober
Pedy each year to enjoy this unique and cosmopolitan outback opal mining town.
Opal Capital of the
World:
The Coober Pedy Retail Business and Tourism Association invite you to enjoy the contents
of this web site and include Coober Pedy as a destination during your stay in South
Australia. The Tourist Information Centre is located in the District Council offices in
Hutchison Street.
Mud Hut Motel:
Built of rammed earth in a style sympathetic to the Australian outback landscape, the Mud
Hut Motel provides fine accommodation in a friendly atmosphere and at a reasonable price.
Opal Inn:
Through the ever-increasing demand for economical, family style accommodation, Coober
Pedy's Opal Inn was developed as a Hotel, a Motel and a Caravan Park -- to cater for the
needs of the growing number of tourists attracted to this unique area.
Coward Springs
Coward Springs is a permanent wetland caused by a free flowing bore
sunk for railway use, in 1886, and now a crucial water source, feeding and breeding area
for over 100 species of birds.
Coward Springs
Campground:
The camping area is beside the old Ghan railway line and was previously known as Coward
Springs Siding.
The Oodnadatta Track
The Oodnadatta Track closely follows a major Aboriginal trade route,
the Overland Telegraph Line and the Old Ghan Line. Add to this unique mound springs, the
largest lake in Australia and the biggest cattle station in the world and this becomes one
of the most important outback heritage areas in Australia.
The
Oodnadatta Track:
A historical look at the road from Marree to Oodnadatta, via Coward Spring, Curdimurka,
Lake Eyre, William Creek, Algebuckina and numerous red and white sand dunes.
William Creek
Travel 160km east of Coober Pedy, along the historic Oodnadatta Track,
and you will find William Creek; halfway between Oodnadatta and Maree.
William Creek
Campground and Store:
If you see the sign 'Cappuccino 3km' you know you're on the right track. Situated at the
edge of fascinating Lake Eyre, Peter and Bev have made this an ideal stop for people
exploring the beautiful outback of South Australia.
Outback Tours
Aussie Heritage
Tours:
Aussie Heritage Tours has a range of pre-planned, fully accommodated tours to popular
South Australian outback destinations. Tour in a comfortable, specially equipped, modern
4WD Station Wagon with a personal tour guide.
Lake
Eyre & the Oodnadatta Track:
This tour is a unique journey to the far north of South Australia in the company of
Arabunna guides. Learn about bush tucker and other desert resources and hear stories about
the old Ghan railway, the Overland Telegraph, the Afghans, the missions and the mines.
Outback
Camel Safaris:
Explore the Outback camel safaris are based in the central Australian deserts at William
Creek (Lake Eyre, South Australia), and operate from April through to October every year.
10% discount to Travel Notes members.
Wrightsair:
Specialises in outback scenic flights and aircraft charter from William Creek and Coober
Pedy. Fly over Lake Eyre, William Creek, Dalhousie Springs and Anna Creek Station to
appreciate what makes the outback so special.
ExplorOz:
ExplorOz supports the entire Australian 4WD industry without bias, ensuring you get the
best free and useful information available.
Diamantina
Touring Company:
Tours and expeditions into Outback Australia covering vast areas not accessible to regular
vehicles. These 4WD tours take you to remote deserts, gorges, Aboriginal communities and
alpine wilderness.
Australia Index:
Miscellaneous information about Australia.
Travel Tips
When in Perth be sure to visit the Maritime Museum located at Victoria
Quay, Fremantle. While in Fremantle be sure to spend an afternoon at the renowned
'Fremantle Markets' - open Friday to Sunday.
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Accommodation.
More detailed travel destination information for:
Melbourne,
Sydney.
Books
on Australia Travel:
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