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Aboriginal AustraliaPrint PageImmerse yourself in Australia’s Aboriginal experiences, places and journeys.Aboriginal people of Australia have a rich, living culture stretching back at least 50,000 years. Get a snapshot of the diverse experiences on offer when you immerse yourself in Aboriginal Australia. Discover places steeped in Aboriginal history in the Northern Territory. Visit Australia’s Red Centre and walk around the base of Uluṟu with an Aṉangu guide. Browse Aboriginal art in Alice Springs, where the Arrernte people have lived for 20,000 years. Learn about Dreamtime myths in the intricate rock art galleries of World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park.Find t he journeys which bring you closer to the world’s oldest culture. Drive the Red Centre Way to sacred sites such as Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa and Kings Canyon. Follow the South Australian Loop through the Flinders Ranges, where you can hear Adnyamathanha creation stories over the campfire. Drive the Savannah Way to Aboriginal rock art sites across Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia.The Kimberley, WAExperience Aboriginal AustraliaFind out how you can connect with the world’s oldest living culture.Discover it the same way Aboriginal Australians have passed it down for at least 50,000 years - through art, dance, myths, music and the land itself. See Aboriginal art and contemporary dance in the cities. Or head to the outback and listen to Dreamtime myths of creation by the campfire. Bushwalk and snorkel, share bush-tucker or learn to craft spears and catch fish in the traditional way. Let Aboriginal Australians help you understand this ancient land and its spirituality and wonder.Darwin, NTNorthern TerritoryYou can lose and find yourself in the Northern Territory, a place rich in Aboriginal history and rugged, natural beauty. Immerse yours elf in Darwin’s melting pot of cuisines and cultures and explore the rainforest and Aboriginal rock art of World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park. Stay in the Red Centre town of Alice Springs, then visit the iconic wonders of Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa and Kings Canyon. Cruise down vast Katherine Gorge and pan for gold at Tennant Creek. The Northern Territory also offers a huge array of wildlife, colourful outback characters and landscapes for outdoor adventure.Simpson Desert, NTAustralia's Red CentreYou probably know about the red monolith in Australia’s centre. You may know it’s sacred to the Aboriginal people here, and that it turns some spectacular colours at sunrise and sunset. You might not know that you can experience it through Aboriginal eyes, or that there are many other sacred and breathtaking sites h ere in Australia’s vast centre.Uluṟu’s cousin Kata Tjuṯa is just 40 kilometres away and you’ll find the awe-inspiring Kings Canyon not far from Alice Springs. You might not realise that this landscape has green vegetation and lush waterholes as well as dusty red roads and huge slabs of rock. And what you won’t really understand until you get here is the magic, majesty, silence and splendid isolation of Australia’s Red Centre.Rock Art, Kakadu, NTKakaduCome and explore World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park, around three hours east of Darwin. Here in Australia’s biggest national park, you’ll find rugged escarpments, lush rainforest and rock artgalleries up to 50,000 years old. Learn about Aboriginal culture from traditional owners the Bininj/Mungguy people. Witness millions of migratory birds amongst the wetlands. See delicate waterlilies and prehistoric crocodiles, thundering waterfalls and sparkling waterholes. Experience Kakadu’s magic in six dramatically different seasons. Kakadu is a tapestry of treasures waiting to be explored.MacDonnell Ranges, NTAlice SpringsStart your outback adventure in Alice Springs, in the heart of Australia’s Red Centre. Sail over the spinifex plains in a hot air balloon or bike ride to Simpsons Gap. Join a safari of quad bikes across the desert or fly over the MacDonnell Ranges. Peer into the traditions of the Aboriginal Arrernte people who have lived here for 20,000 years and browse contemporary Aboriginal art along ToddMall. Connect to stories of Afghan cameleers, flying doctors and plucky pioneers in the many heritage sites around the town. This rollicking, modern town is also a day trip from the iconic attractions of Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa and Kings Canyon.Davidson’s Arnhemland Safaris, Mt Borradaile, Arnhemland, NTBest Aboriginal Experiences in the Northern TerritoryExperience the deep connection between Aboriginal people and the spectacular landscapes of the Northern Territory – a stronghold of Aboriginal culture.Harry Nanya Tours, Mungo National Park, NSWBest Aboriginal Experiences in New South WalesNew South Wales is home to a range of fascinating urban cultural experiences that offer an insight into the Aboriginal significance and history of many iconic Sydney landmarks.Kooljaman at Cape Leveque, Dampier Peninsula, WAWestern Australia’s best Aboriginal ExperiencesWestern Australia offers unique opportunities to explore spectacular landscapes on foot, by kayak or overland, with vibrant and fascinating Aboriginal guides.Aboriginal Cultural Tours Adjahdura, Innes National Park, Yorke Peninsula, SASouth Australia’s Best Aboriginal ExperiencesSee the Flinders Ranges and other spectacular landforms through the eyes of an Aboriginal guide. Hear the creation stories to enrich your understanding of the landscape.Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Grampians National Park, VICVictoria’s Best Aboriginal ExperiencesEnjoy an Aboriginal perspective of some of Vict oria’s natural highlights including the Grampians, Great Ocean Road and the Botanic GardensIndigenous experience, QLDQueensland's Best Aboriginal ExperiencesCatch and taste seafood, explore the lush rainforests and paddle the spectacular waterways with an Aboriginal guide to immerse yourself in Queensland’s natural and cultural assets.2.Natural AustraliaPrint PageGet up close to Australia’s beautiful nature. We have birds, plants and animals found nowhere else, 15 World Heritage-listed wonders and more than 500 national parks.Experience the transformative power of the Australian outback in the Red Centre and Western Australia’s Kimberley. Snorkel with brilliant fish and coral on Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef.See koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, sea lions, pelicans and penguins on Kangaroo Island, a haven for Australia wildlife. Discover the wetlands and waterfalls of Kakadu National Park, home to one third of all Australian birds. Or step back in time in the Daintree Rainforest, where some of the Australian plants date back to Gondwanaland. Between May and September, you can spot whales along Western Australia’s vivid wildflower trail.Nature-lovers can enjoy lots of great journeys – from drives to nature walks through the Australian bush. Hike Tasmani a’s famous Overland Track, trek the lush Gold Coast hinterland or explore the Blue Mountains on the Six Foot Track.Daintree River, Daintree National Park, Far North QueenslandAustralia’s Top 10 Nature ExperiencesAustralia is renowned for its great outdoors, nature and wildlife experiences. From the grandeur of the remote Kimberley; to the Tasmanian wilderness; to bird-watching in Kakadu National Park; there are plenty of ways to see Australia’s unique wildlife and diverse landscapes. Here’s our list of Australia’s Top 10 nature experiences.Red CentreRed CentreYou probably know about the red monolith in Australia’s Red Centre.You may know it’s sacred to the Aboriginal people here, and that it turns some spectacular colours at sunrise and sunset. You might not know that you can experience it through Aboriginal eyes, or that there are many other sacred and breathtaking sites h ere in Australia’s vast centre.Uluru’s cousin Kata Tjuta is just 40 kilometres away and you’ll find the awe-inspiring Kings Canyon not far from Alice Springs. You might not realise that this landscape has green vegetation and lush waterholes as well as dusty red roads and huge slabs of rock. And what you won’t really understand until you get here is the magic, majesty, silen ce and splendid isolation of Australia’s Red Centre.The KimberleyThe KimberleyRide a camel at sunset down Broome’s Cable Beach and soar over the towers of the Bungle Bungle Ranges. Cruise huge Lake Argyle and see tides taller than a building in the Buccaneer Archipelago. Four wheel drive the Gibb River Road past gorges and mighty rivers, or follow the red-dirt track from Broome to the remote Dampier Peninsula. Welcome to the Kimberley - a world of vast horizons, ancient gorges, weird rock formations, welcoming rock pools and golden beaches.Great Barrier ReefGreat Barrier ReefYou can swim, snorkel, dive and sail the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef, a living masterpiece so big it can be seen from outer space.It stretches more than 2,000 kilometres along the Queensland coast, from the mainland towns of Port Douglas to Bundaberg. Hop between the pristine, palm-fringed islands on top, then explore the rainbow-coloured coral islands and marine life below.Kangaroo IslandKangaroo IslandSee native wildlife in the wild in the ecological haven of Kangaroo Island.See pink pelicans wheeling through the sky, sea lions lying on the sand of Seal Bay and sleepy koalas in the trees. Sit in the sand grandstands and watch packs and pairs of little penguins make their nightly pilgrimage to the shore in Penneshaw. Load up on fresh produce - from Ligurian honey to free range chickens and eggs - and wine produced by 30 growers from Cape Willoughby to Kingscote. Stay in heritage accommodation and see some of South Australia’s first lighthouses a t Cape Willoughby, Cape Borda and Cape du Couedic. Swim on secret beaches at Stokes Bay, surf at Vivonne Bay and fish from Emu Bay. Take a scenic drive to the underground caves of Kelly Hill Conservation Park and the Remarkable Rocks in Flinders Chase National Park.Kakadu National ParkKakadu National ParkCome and explore World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park, around three hours eastof Darwin.Here in Australia’s biggest national park, you’ll find rugged escarpments, lush rainforest and rock art galleries up to 50,000 years old. Learn about Aboriginal culture from traditional owners the Bininj/Mungguy people. Witness millions of migratory birds amongst the wetlands. See delicate waterlilies and prehistoric crocodiles, thundering waterfalls and sparkling waterholes. Experience Kakadu’s magic in six dramatically different seasons. Kakadu is a tapestry of treasures waiting to be explored.Australia's RainforestsAustralia's RainforestsDiscover Australia’s magical, World Heritage-listed rainforests. They stretch across the country and cover every climatic type. Explore the dense tropical swathe of Queensland’s Daintree Rainforest or trek through Tasmania’s cool temperate wilderness.Nature DiscoveryNature DiscoveryYou’ll be close to nature wherever you travel in Australia, which is home to 550 national parks and 15 World Heritage- listed wonders. Discover the wetlands and wildlife of World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park and of Litchfield National Park driving the Nature's Way from Darwin.Walking AustraliaWalking AustraliaStretch your legs and expand your soul on Aus tralia’s epic walking trails. Do day walks, short scenic sections or stride end-to-end on journeys that take weeks and even months to complete. Traverse Tasmania’s World Heritage-listed wilderness on the Overland Track or follow the Larapinta Trail across the Northern Territory’s West MacDonnell Ranges.World Heritage Sites in AustraliaWorld Heritage Sites in AustraliaAustralia has a total of 19 UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites, which include some of the oldest rainforests on earth and around one-third of the world’s protected marine areas.Australia is so large that its climate varies widely. Only the south-east and south-west corners have a warm climate. The northern part has a tropical climate, varied between tropical rainforests, grasslands. Australia's rainfall is the lowest of the seven continents . Because of greenhouse effect, 80% of the land have a rainfall less than 600 mm (24 in) per year and 50% having even less than 300 mm (12 in).[2] As a whole, Australia has a very low yearly rainfall of 419 mm .outback, meaning a remote, populated area, the bush, meaning either a native forest or a country area , and Dinkum, or fair dinkum means "true", or "is that true?". The dinky-di means "true" or devoted: a "dinky-di Aussie" is a "true Australian".creek in Australia, as in North America, means a stream or small river, whereas in the UK it means a small watercourse flowing into the sea.。