Australian Traveller’s seasonal guide to exploring the Australian outback highlights exceptional stays that bring comfort and connection to some of the continent’s most remote regions.

Among the featured experiences is True North Adventure Cruises. Its small-ship expeditions along the Kimberley coastline offer access to remote waterfalls, gorges and ancient rock art, blending rugged adventure with refined onboard service.

The guide also highlights walking and wilderness experiences linked to Arkaba Homestead and the Arkaba Walk in South Australia’s Flinders Ranges, combining guided hikes with evenings in a historic, luxury homestead.

In the Kimberley, El Questro Homestead is recommended for exploring gorges, thermal springs and expansive wilderness as part of a multi-day guided journey. Meanwhile, Bamurru Plains, on the fringes of Kakadu National Park, provides an immersive safari-style base amid wildlife-rich floodplains.

Read the article in Australian Traveller.