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Connect with Nature

To connect with nature is one of the compelling reasons to travel. To experience Australia’s diverse and precious natural environments and the incredible biodiversity within them instils awe, wonder and a sense of wellbeing.

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Safari Drives in the Flinders Ranges
Arkaba Experience

Safari Drives in the Flinders Ranges

Explore the vast Arkaba landscape on a wildlife-viewing safari drive. Its picturesque high ranges, plateaus, gorges, valleys and creek lines provide a huge variety of habitat for wildlife.
Talinguru Nyakunytjaku
Longitude 131° Experience

Talinguru Nyakunytjaku

A unique and intimate vantage point of Uluru at sunset, meaning 'place to look from the sand dunes' in the Aboriginal language of Pitjantjatjara.
Private Touring /n Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Longitude 131° Experience

Private Touring /n Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

Explore the protected cultural and natural landscape of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the privacy of a luxury four wheel drive vehicle and with a personal guide.
Bushcraft At Spicers Peak Lodge
Spicers Peak Lodge Experience

Bushcraft At Spicers Peak Lodge

Your Spicers Peak Lodge guide will demonstrate a range of methods used to make fire from throughout time, with a focus on techniques used in Australia’s history.
Uluru Base Walk
Longitude 131° Experience

Uluru Base Walk

Pass by several sacred Aboriginal sites on a 10.6-kilometre circuit and learn more about Uluru's cultural significance and place in Australia’s history.
Visit Dairy Flat Farm
Lake House Experience

Visit Dairy Flat Farm

Lake House guests can wander Dairy Flat Farm's ornamental gardens, hedgerows, regenerative vegetable and herb gardens, heirloom fruit orchards, established olive grove and bushland or participate in a hands-on class or workshop.
Sunrise Photography Tour
Mt Mulligan Lodge Experience

Sunrise Photography Tour

Photographers are spoilt for choice at Mount Mulligan with iconic sunrises that light up the escarpment and an abundance of wildlife that roam the 28,000 hectare cattle station.
Nature Hikes /n Northern Outback Queensland
Mt Mulligan Lodge Experience

Nature Hikes /n Northern Outback Queensland

Head out on two feet from Mt Mulligan Lodge and discover the rugged outback and verdant scenery of Far North Queensland on several bespoke hikes through the landscape.
Airboat Safari
Bamurru Plains Experience

Airboat Safari

A morning trip out from Bamurru Plains in an airboat is utterly exhilarating and the only way to truly experience the Top End wetlands.
Champagne Springs By Helicopter
El Questro Homestead Experience

Champagne Springs By Helicopter

The perfect way for guests at El Questro Homestead to greet The Kimberley dawn is with a spectacular morning helicopter flight to Champagne Springs.
Champagne Springs Walk Returning By Helicopter
El Questro Homestead Experience

Champagne Springs Walk Returning By Helicopter

Walk through the lush, tropical, hidden valley of Champagne Springs to reach a waterhole with cascading falls. A helicopter awaits for a scenic return flight.
Glass Bottom Boat
Capella Lodge Experience

Glass Bottom Boat

Observe the colourful and mesmerising inhabitants of the lagoon’s reef and coral holes such as the endemic double-header wrasse, stingrays and turtles.
A Taste of Australia Overlooking Uluru
Longitude 131° Experience

A Taste of Australia Overlooking Uluru

Longitude 131° offers the best of contemporary Australian cuisine, combined with indigenous and outback flavours to create a unique taste of Australia.
Paperbark Valley & Lakeview Huts
Bullo River Station Experience

Paperbark Valley & Lakeview Huts

Cross the Bullo River and explore the northern section of the property with a full day guided 4WD tour. Spot Bullo's premium Brahman breeders as you drive through active cattle paddocks, before heading into rugged ranges and vast valleys.
Victoria River Lookout
Bullo River Station Experience

Victoria River Lookout

From a rocky outcrop, look out over the north eastern paddocks of Bullo to the vast Victoria River and the rugged ranges beyond. Early risers will be rewarded with a stunning sunrise, accompanied by the dawn chorus of birds.
Reef Explorations
Capella Lodge Experience

Reef Explorations

Lord Howe Island is home to the world’s southern-most coral reef. Protected by marine reserves, it harbours a kaleidoscope of tropical fish, turtles and marine invertebrates.
Self Guided Hikes On Kangaroo /sland
Southern Ocean Lodge Experience

Self Guided Hikes On Kangaroo /sland

A series of hiking trails starting right from the doorstep of Southern Ocean Lodge offers walks of varying degrees of difficulty, from a 7km circuit to a 12km half-day trek.
Aboriginal Rock Art
True North Adventure Cruises Experience

Aboriginal Rock Art

True North's Kimberley itinerary features opportunity to admire pristine examples of both Wandjina and Gwion Gwion style art. Guests access ‘galleries’ either via guided walks or dedicated helicopter flights.
Table 131°
Longitude 131° Experience

Table 131°

Longitude 131º guests dine outdoors and discover the wonders of the southern night sky at an exclusive venue among the dunes.
Naturalist Presentation with /an Hutton
Capella Lodge Experience

Naturalist Presentation with /an Hutton

Learn from world-renowned naturalist Ian Hutton, who has been exploring Lord Howe Island, researching and recording its flora and fauna for almost 35 years.
Uluru Camel Tours
Longitude 131° Experience

Uluru Camel Tours

A camel ride adventure offers the chance to get in the pioneering spirit, riding high over the rich red sand dunes and exploring the vast Central Australian desert in a peaceful swagger.
Mount Gower Hike
Capella Lodge Experience

Mount Gower Hike

Rated as one of Australia’s best day walks, the Mount Gower hike is a challenging eight hour return trek, complete with rope-assisted climbs and dizzying drops.
Heli-Camping
True North Adventure Cruises Experience

Heli-Camping

Heli-camping provides another element to an unforgettable experience in Australia's Kimberley region with True North.
Self Guided Hikes /n The Kimberley
El Questro Homestead Experience

Self Guided Hikes /n The Kimberley

There's over 200km of terrain to explore in the outback wilderness landscape of The Kimberley at El Questro Homestead.
Explosion Gorge & Branco’s Lookout
El Questro Homestead Experience

Explosion Gorge & Branco’s Lookout

Adventure seekers can jump onto an informative 4WD journey in a safari vehicle at El Questro Homestead in the remote Kimberley outback.
Bungle Bungle Helicopter Adventure
El Questro Homestead Experience

Bungle Bungle Helicopter Adventure

Take in the impressive landscape of the Bungle Bungle Range via helicopter, before transferring to a private 4WD to discover the famous Beehive Domes and Cathedral Gorge.
Arkaba Conservation Activities
Arkaba Experience

Arkaba Conservation Activities

Join the Wild Bush Luxury mission to restore Arkaba’s biodiversity and gain a true insight into what’s involved in conservation with some hands-on activities.
Miri Miri Waterfall
El Questro Homestead Experience

Miri Miri Waterfall

Fly by helicopter to a remote corner of the El Questro Homestead Wilderness Park where you will find Miri Miri - a spring-fed waterfall cascading over a 50m drop.
Fish Feeding At Ned’s Beach
Capella Lodge Experience

Fish Feeding At Ned’s Beach

At any time of day, wade into the shallows at Neds Beach on Lord Howe Island to hand-feed the mullet, wrasse, garfish, silver-drummer, spangled-emperor and the metre-long kingfish.
Exclusive Use Of Zebedee Springs
El Questro Homestead Experience

Exclusive Use Of Zebedee Springs

Set amongst a backdrop of sheer cliffs and Livistonia palms, Zebedee Springs is a magical place to relax and rejuvenate after a busy day of adventure.
Admirals Arch
Southern Ocean Lodge Experience

Admirals Arch

Located within Flinders Chase National Park on Kangaroo Island, Admirals Arch is a magnificent coastal archway sculptured by the wind and sea and where hundreds of New Zealand fur seals play on the shore platform below.
Celestial Dreams
Mt Mulligan Lodge Experience

Celestial Dreams

As the sky darkens to a deep indigo and the last rays of sun slip beyond the horizon, the night sky at Mt Mulligan Lodge is lit by thousands of stars.
Sunset At Myra Myra Ridge
Mt Mulligan Lodge Experience

Sunset At Myra Myra Ridge

After a river adventure, indulge with private views of the sunset whilst witnessing a beautiful light show over the expansive wilderness.
Bullo Birdwatching
Bullo River Station Experience

Bullo Birdwatching

The station is a birdwatcher's paradise with around 200 resident and migratory bird species spotted on the property. It's a hotspot for finches, with more than ten species found here including the exquisite star finch, and the colourful and threatened Gouldian finch.
Rock Art At Bullo
Bullo River Station Experience

Rock Art At Bullo

Numerous Aboriginal rock art sites have been discovered in the station’s rugged red cliffs and ridge lines, the work of the Miriwoong and Gajirrawoong people who lived on and managed the land. Discover the cultural significance of these vivid depictions.
/nto The Wild
Mt Mulligan Lodge Experience

/nto The Wild

On this three hour road trip, take the scenic route from Cairns to Mt Mulligan Lodge through the Atherton Tablelands and observe the ever-changing landscapes that showcase bountiful birdwatching opportunities.
Dining Under The Stars
Mt Mulligan Lodge Experience

Dining Under The Stars

Mt Mulligan Lodge's bespoke experience ‘Dining Under the Stars’ is a must do for any guests celebrating a special occasion in the outback of Far North Queensland.
Cruise The Bullo
Bullo River Station Experience

Cruise The Bullo

When you come to Bullo, it’s only natural to spend some pleasurable hours on our namesake river. The Bullo River Gorge is a stunning location that can only be taken in from a boat. Travel through the gorge at a relaxed pace so you can decide to drop a line or just take in the scenery.
Fossils of the Flinders
Arkaba Experience

Fossils of the Flinders

Explore Nilpena Ediacara National Park, featured in Sir David Attenborough's 'Life on Earth' and a significant site for understanding early life on our planet.
Station Stargazing
Bullo River Station Experience

Station Stargazing

With minimal light pollution, Bullo River Station is the perfect place to explore the stars. Gaze through telescopes or just the naked eye, to reveal the wonders of the expansive night sky.
Sunset At Buddy’s Point
El Questro Homestead Experience

Sunset At Buddy’s Point

The views from Buddy’s Point lookout take in the heart of the Chamberlain Gorge which is not viewed in this manner from any other look out.
Wildlife Spotting /n The Red Centre
Longitude 131° Experience

Wildlife Spotting /n The Red Centre

Despite the often harsh climate, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is home to hundreds of different animal and bird species.
Junior Rangers Tour
Mt Mulligan Lodge Experience

Junior Rangers Tour

Inspiring curiosity, discovery and connection, children can learn about animal tracks, bush medicine, feed the barramundi in the weir and discover unique wildlife and diverse plants that call Mount Mulligan home.
Jenson’s Boab Dinner
Bullo River Station Experience

Jenson’s Boab Dinner

On the banks of the Bullo River, watch the colours of nature change as the stars come into view. Enjoy an atmospheric casual dinner under a majestic boab tree while your chef cooks up your evening meal over an open fire.
Red Centre Birdwatching
Longitude 131° Experience

Red Centre Birdwatching

78 species of bird have been recorded in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, including several rare species such as the scarlet-chested parrot, the striated grasswren and the grey honeyeater.
Diving Admiralty /slands
Capella Lodge Experience

Diving Admiralty /slands

Ranked highly as among the country’s best dive sites, the Admiralty Islands are a fascinating group of volcanic formations - home to impressive pinnacles, coral reefs and teaming with schooling fish.
Exploring Lord Howe /sland By Bike
Capella Lodge Experience

Exploring Lord Howe /sland By Bike

Just about everything is within walking or cycling distance from Capella Lodge, and without many cars on Lord Howe Island, it's a most endearing way of exploring the island.
Kayaking At Mt Mulligan Lodge
Mt Mulligan Lodge Experience

Kayaking At Mt Mulligan Lodge

Experience the beauty of the Mt Mulligan Lodge weir from a kayak. Gently paddling at your own pace, take-in the scenery and silence of the outback.
Bushcraft At Pretty Beach House
Pretty Beach House Experience

Bushcraft At Pretty Beach House

An educational and interactive bushcraft experience with a passionate conservationist specialising in edible and medicinal native and introduced plants in Australia.
Secret Forest Treasures
Lake House Experience

Secret Forest Treasures

Hunt for 'treasures' around Lake Daylesford and find your way to each of the 'caches' using a Garmin GPS unit and your own intuition.
Research Station Tours
Lizard Island Experience

Research Station Tours

The Lizard Island Research Station is a facility of the Australian Museum and is internationally recognised as the major island-based research facility on the Great Barrier Reef.
Local Reef and Turtle Tours
Lizard Island Experience

Local Reef and Turtle Tours

Turtles are a regular sighting on snorkelling tours around Lizard Island, and during the summer months Green, Loggerhead and Hawksbill Turtles are often seen grazing on sea grasses at low tide along the beaches.
Helicopter Tours Over The Red Centre
Longitude 131° Experience

Helicopter Tours Over The Red Centre

Take a Red Centre adventure to new heights, lifting off from Longitude 131º's helipad on a scenic helicopter flight.
Mt Milner Wilderness Hike
On Board Experience

Mt Milner Wilderness Hike

Stretch your sea legs on the short, steep hike up Mt Milner for expansive views out over the Bathurst Narrows, the entrance to Port Davey, the Breaksea Islands and beyond into the open Southern Ocean.
Bush Culture, History & Nature
El Questro Homestead Experience

Bush Culture, History & Nature

A morning of bush culture is the best way to immerse yourself in the fascinating history of The Kimberley.
Guided Mala Walk
Longitude 131° Experience

Guided Mala Walk

In the late afternoon, Longitude 131° guests journey to the base of Uluru to learn about the history of the Mala people.
Luxury Swag Experience
Longitude 131° Experience

Luxury Swag Experience

After busy days of adventure in the outback, Longitude 131º offers guests an opportunity to become further acquainted with the landscape, by sleeping outside in nature.
The Lost City Cave Tour By Helicopter
El Questro Homestead Experience

The Lost City Cave Tour By Helicopter

Discover intricate rock formations and cave systems carved out through time, followed by with a scenic flight through Explosion and Chamberlain Gorges.
Barrayak & Barramundi Fishing
Mt Mulligan Lodge Experience

Barrayak & Barramundi Fishing

The weir at Mt Mulligan Lodge is home to the iconic Australian Barramundi. Cast your line from the riverbank or a kayak and try your hand ‘yak angling’ for the elusive fish.
Morning Yoga On Lizard /sland
Lizard Island Experience

Morning Yoga On Lizard /sland

Stretch and rebalance in the tranquil surrounds of the Great Barrier Reef, with each class designed to accomodate all levels of experience and fitness.
Amaroo Falls By Helicopter
El Questro Homestead Experience

Amaroo Falls By Helicopter

Only accessible by helicopter, the majestic setting at the top of one of our highest waterfalls offers an enthralling guided walk through a series of smaller falls and pristine waterholes.
Cockburn Sunset Flight
El Questro Homestead Experience

Cockburn Sunset Flight

A truly unique sunset experience providing the perfect perspective of just how vast this beautiful Kimberley area is. Land atop a plateaued peak with incredible views over El Questro and the awe inspiring Cockburn Ranges.
Sunset Drinks in Kantju Gorge
Longitude 131° Experience

Sunset Drinks in Kantju Gorge

Enter Kantju Gorge at dusk to witness the gorge walls ablaze with the light of the setting sun, enjoying sunset drinks and canapés in the silence and solitude.
Mineral Water Springs
Lake House Experience

Mineral Water Springs

Australia's largest concentration of mineral water springs. Experience the healing powers of Daylesford's mineral rich waters.
Self Guided Walks Around Lord Howe /sland
Capella Lodge Experience

Self Guided Walks Around Lord Howe /sland

World Heritage-listed Lord Howe Island is a paradise for hikers. Numerous marked trails traverse the island, from easy grade paths through palm groves and rainforest to challenging mountain assaults.
Stargazing At Longitude 131°
Longitude 131° Experience

Stargazing At Longitude 131°

The remote nature of the outback frontier provides some of the most spectacular stargazing in Australia providing perfect conditions for heavenly views of the wide expanse above.
Wet Season At Longitude 131°
Longitude 131° Experience

Wet Season At Longitude 131°

Summer storms passing across the outback during the wet season offer the rare chance to sight waterfalls flowing off Uluru.
Sunset Bar
Mt Mulligan Lodge Experience

Sunset Bar

Head up to the Mt Mulligan Lodge Sunset Bar and enjoy a sun-downer as you watch Mount Mulligan escarpment come alive as the sun sets.
/njiid Marlabu Calls Us Cultural Experience
El Questro Homestead Experience

/njiid Marlabu Calls Us Cultural Experience

The Injiid Marlabu Calls Us immersive encounter extends a heartfelt Welcome to Country Cultural Immersion, unveiling the profound bond between the Ngarinyin Aboriginal people and the vast expanse of the Western Australia’s rugged Kimberley land and waters.
El Questro Scenic Helicopter Flights
El Questro Homestead Experience

El Questro Scenic Helicopter Flights

Perhaps the only way to appreciate the sheer size and diversity of El Questro is from a scenic flight.
Eat, Stay, Forage
Capella Lodge Experience

Eat, Stay, Forage

Go foraging on Lord Howe Island with the resident chef for a bounty of local produce and the opportunity to meet the makers.
Explore Brachina Gorge
Arkaba Experience

Explore Brachina Gorge

Explore Brachina Gorge on a guided excursion from Arkaba and marvel the Flinders Ranges 'Geological Trail' - a journey crossing rocks 525 to 640-million years old.
El Questro Birdwatching Tour
El Questro Homestead Experience

El Questro Birdwatching Tour

Take an early morning excursion to birdwatching sites close to the El Questro Homestead. The variety of ecosystems in the park attracts more than 100 different bird species.
Guided Kayaking Snorkelling Trips
Sal Salis Experience

Guided Kayaking Snorkelling Trips

The lagoons in the Ningaloo Reef are some of the best snorkelling spots, as they showcase the life-cycle of the reef. Sal Salis' guided kayak-snorkel tours take you further off shore to snorkel some of the deeper lagoons.
Waterfalls in The Kimberley
True North Adventure Cruises Experience

Waterfalls in The Kimberley

Experience the emotive beauty that accompanies the end of the wet season onboard True North's The Kimberley Waterfalls itinerary.
Guided Gorge Walks
Sal Salis Experience

Guided Gorge Walks

Start your day with a guided hike across this unique landscape, where you can get out on foot and explore a different kind of ecosystem; the Australian bush.
Kelly Hill Caves
Southern Ocean Lodge Experience

Kelly Hill Caves

Learn about the geological history of Kelly Hill Caves while enjoying a dynamic light display illuminating dramatic rock columns and towering stalagmites and stalactites.
Wildflowers
Sal Salis Experience

Wildflowers

Visit late winter and into spring to witness vibrant wildflower blooms that contrast with the pindan earth, rugged canyons and the turquoise sea.
Dune Top Drinks
Longitude 131° Experience

Dune Top Drinks

By night the glamorous Dune Top at Longitude 131° transforms to a sleek open-air bar, with private nooks for starlight dining and panoramic views of the outback icons.
Guided Walk at Kata Tjuta
Longitude 131° Experience

Guided Walk at Kata Tjuta

Explore Walpa Gorge whilst learning about the natural history of Kata Tjuta and how eons of weathering and continental upheaval have created today’s landscape.
Valley Of The Winds Hike
Longitude 131° Experience

Valley Of The Winds Hike

The Valley of the Winds hike is considered by many visitors as must-do, offering Longitude 131º guests a rare chance to wander among Kata Tjuta’s sacred, mighty domes.
Wildlife Observation Hide
Arkaba Experience

Wildlife Observation Hide

Observe an array of wildlife including 36 different bird species, kangaroos, wallaroos, echidnas and a wide variety of reptiles.
Mutitjulu Meander
Longitude 131° Experience

Mutitjulu Meander

Arriving at the base of Uluru in time for sunrise, Longitude 131º guests discover the peaceful Mutitjulu Waterhole and the sacred site of Kuniya Piti.
Welcome Ceremony At Pretty Beach House
Pretty Beach House Experience

Welcome Ceremony At Pretty Beach House

A captivating Welcome Ceremony is performed by Aboriginal Elders on request at Pretty Beach House, giving guests the opportunity to watch, learn and absorb authentic Dreamtime stories.
Motorised Dinghies
Lizard Island Experience

Motorised Dinghies

Explore the Great Barrier Reef in your own private dinghy and after a spot of snorkelling, cast anchor at a secluded beach, picnic hamper in tow.
The Hide
Bamurru Plains Experience

The Hide

Raised six metres above the ground in the tree canopy, the Hide is in a prime location to observe birdlife and other wildlife undisturbed in their natural habitat.
True Wellbeing
True North Adventure Cruises Experience

True Wellbeing

There is a resounding philosophy at True North that states there is so much more to wellness than a massage table and aromatherapy. Wellness is a connection. A connection with yourself and with your surroundings.
Ernabella Arts Experience
Longitude 131° Experience

Ernabella Arts Experience

Delve into the creative heart of Indigenous Australia, its history and rich ancient culture on a trip to the remote Pukatja homelands to visit the colourful arts hub of Ernabella Arts
Uluru Sunset Drinks
Longitude 131° Experience

Uluru Sunset Drinks

Longitude 131° guests capture the changing lights over Uluru’s many faces as the sun slips down below the horizon, chilled glass and canapé in hand. 
Field Of Light
Longitude 131° Experience

Field Of Light

Created from 50,000 bud-like stems crowned with radiant frosted-glass spheres, the Field of Light art installation blooms and appears to sway as darkness descends over Australia’s spiritual heartland.
Paddle Boarding At Mt Mulligan Lodge
Mt Mulligan Lodge Experience

Paddle Boarding At Mt Mulligan Lodge

Enjoy some light exercise and reconnection time whilst taking in the scenery of Northern Outback Queensland on the weir from a stand-up paddle board.
Explore Kakadu Experience
Bamurru Plains Experience

Explore Kakadu Experience

Immerse yourself in the stone country of Kakadu and one of Australia's greatest strongholds of Aboriginal rock art and culture.

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