Explore the natural beauty of Outback Australia Discover the secrets of stunning landscapes! Welcome to the Australian Outback Guide! Want to experience the excitement of somewhere unique? Enjoy the tranquillity and find out about the spellbinding history of the wonderful places back of beyond? Come ...
Important for everybody who plans to travel in Australia: There is more than oneAustralian climate. I also explain this on the page aboutthe best time to visit Outback Australia. For those interested in visiting the tropical regions I have an overview of the pros and cons of different tropica...
The country's interior consists of arid and semi-arid areas which are referred to as 'outback'. About 70% of Australia are outback, while the coastal plains are more fertile and house the majority of Australia's population. About 35% of Australia's land area are covered by deserts....
Aboriginal people arrived in Australia about 50,000 years ago. It’s believed they travelled from Asia across land bridges that were exposed when sea levels were lower. The hardy Aborigines have learned to live in the harsh conditions of the outback. Dutch explorers first landed in Australia in...
Think again. There are dozens of species of kangaroos and wallabies. There's the 2m (6ft) tall red kangaroo you'll see bounding across the outback, and then there's the musky rat kangaroo, whose tiny bodies are typically smaller than a rabbit. But one thing’s for sure - they’re all...
Australian Saltwater crocodiles are by far the most dangerous animals in Australia. They are huge, aggressive, territorial, and plentiful across the north of the Australian Outback. Our crocodiles kill on average one to two people per year!
25. Australia’s famous “Outback” covers more than 70% of the country.26. The Southern Hemisphere’s largest city is Sydney.27. Australia’s national sport, Australian Rules Football, is played nowhere else in the world.28. The Australian Alps provide about 1/3 of the country’s ...
Australia’s nickname of “The land down under” arises from its location in the Southern Hemisphere. Thanks to this location, summer runs from December to February (meaning that there’s no snow during Christmas). Also, compared to the Northern Hemisphere, the stars in Australia are upside do...
That's why I have researched information about the Australian weather and general climate facts for you. Because Australia is such a big country, there will be always a region with pleasant weather at any time of the year. However, I have to add a warning! Even in a mostly dry and sunn...
When it’s in motion, the kangaroo hops completely clear off the ground, covering up to 30 feet in a single swift motion. No other large animal of this size has the same ability. As the national symbol of Australia, the kangaroo adorns a coat of arms, coins, and even the logos of ...