Travelistic: Australiasoutback

Artist and Performer - Aboriginal Art Alice Springs

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 06:46:11 GMT

Aboriginal art is significant to everyday Aboriginal life. The creation stories, traditional laws and customs have been passed down through paintings and inscriptions for tens of thousands of years. Aboriginal people use 'songlines' to pass down creation stories, laws and trading routes through generations. The distinct art styles of each region reflect the traditional life, creation stories and surrounding environments.

location: Australia / Alice Springs
tagged: aboriginal, art, music, alice springs, outback, northern territory, red centre, songlines, dream time
duration: 0 Mins. 60 Sec.

Alice Spings Telegraph Station - Guide Alec Ross

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 01:23:09 GMT

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In the heart of Central Australia, between the East and West MacDonnell Ranges, sits Australia's most famous outback town. Alice owes its existence to a cross-section of plucky pioneers and today, travellers can ponder various historic milestones at a number of key heritage sites in and around the town. Just 150 years ago, explorer John McDouall Stuart forged a path through the heart of the continent and the Overland Telegraph Line followed a few years later, connecting Australia to the outside world and putting Alice Springs on the map. The Alice Springs Telegraph Station was the original site of the town and some of its old buildings have been restored and are open for exploration today.

location: Australia / Alice Springs
tagged: alice springs, australia, overland, telegraph station, outback town, history, heritage, central australia, northern territory
duration: 0 Mins. 60 Sec.

Life style in Darwin Australia

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:40:13 GMT

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Darwin is the tropical capital city of Australia's Northern Territory. It has a relaxed outdoor lifestyle and enjoys warm weather all year round. Perched on a peninsula with sea on three sides, Darwin is an excellent base to explore the natural attractions of World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park, Litchfield and Nitmiluk National Parks, the Tiwi Islands and Arnhem Land. Evan Papadopoulos Being Greek in Darwin is like being Italian in New York City, it’s totally natural. Find out what Evan loves about this tropical capital city and what he can’t find anywhere else.

location: Australia / Darwin
tagged: darwin, australia, northern territory, life style, fishing, beach, markets, tropical
duration: 1 Mins. 1 Sec.

Nitmiluk National Park, Katherine Australia - Ranger in National Park

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 23:58:12 GMT

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Covering more than 292,000 hectares, Nitmiluk National Park is located north-east of Katherine. Nitmiluk is home to the spectacular Katherine Gorge, a series of 13 sandstone gorges carved over a billion years by the Katherine River. The impressive gorge walls and white sandy beaches can be explored on foot, by canoe or on a cruise and are stunning from the air on a scenic helicopter flight. It is a haven for nature lovers, with its rugged landscapes, dramatic waterfalls and lush gorges providing an abundance of flora and fauna.

location: Australia / Katherine
tagged: australia, katherine, nitmiluk national park, katherine gorge, river, ranger, nature, fishing, outback, waterfall
duration: 1 Mins. 31 Sec.

Outback Ranger MacDonnell Ranges near Alice Springs

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 05:33:00 GMT

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The East and West MacDonnell Ranges stretch out for hundreds of kilometres on both sides of Alice Springs. The traditional owners of the Alice Springs area, the Arrernte people, believe giant caterpillars called the Yeperenye became the Ranges - they entered this world through one of the dramatic gaps in the escarpments of the area. Chris Day - Ranger West MacDonnell Ranges and Larapinta Trail

location: Australia / Alice Springs
tagged: west macdonnell ranges, larapinta trail, australia, outback, nature, desert, landscapes, northern territory, alice springs
duration: 1 Mins. 30 Sec.

The feeling of Kakadu - Aboriginal traditional owner

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 04:09:00 GMT

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Kakadu National Park is Australia's largest, covering more than 19,000 square kilometres. Kakadu is World Heritage listed for both its natural and cultural values one of only a few sites in the world with a dual listing. There are hundreds of different languages, customs and laws, each woven together to tell a story that is more than 50,000 years old. Sharing and learning about indigenous art and culture is central to the World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park and Arnhem Land experience.

location: Australia / Darwin
tagged: australia kakadu national park nature outback abor
duration: 1 Mins. 30 Sec.

Outback Photographer - desert landscapes near Alice Springs

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 04:05:10 GMT

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The 'outback' may be hard to define, but you'll know it when you see it. The outback is mythical Australia - red dust, empty tracks, unique wildlife, tall tales and big characters. It's not just about lifeless desert. The Simpson Desert stretches south from Alice towards the South Australian border and the Tanami Track goes for over 1000km to the north-west and into Western Australia. Hidden in all that remoteness are some of nature's most fascinating treasures. Spend some time exploring this extraordinary landscape and you'll see why the desert is anything but barren.

location: Australia / Alice Springs
tagged: australia outback red centre desert simpson photog
duration: 1 Mins. 30 Sec.

Katherine a true Australian Adventure

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 01:01:08 GMT

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The Katherine region attracts adventure seekers year round with its abundant waterways, gorges and rugged outback country. Travellers can tackle the Katherine Gorge in a canoe, trek along the 58-kilometre Jatbula Trail, fish for barramundi or traverse the many four-wheel drive tracks. Its most well-known watercourse is the Katherine River, which flows through the famous Katherine Gorge. The Gorge, 30 kilometres from the town of Katherine, within the Nitmiluk National Park, is actually 13 separate gorges connected over a stretch of 12 kilometres by rapids and rocky terrain.

location: Australia / Katherine
tagged: katherine australia gorge waterfall kayak canoe ou
duration: 1 Mins. 11 Sec.

Kings Canyon Outback Adventure

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 05:25:09 GMT

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The canyon’s 300 metre high sandstone walls are breathtaking, and the surrounding area is home to diverse flora and fauna. Travellers can hike to the 6 kilometre canyon rim, follow a walking trail through the scenic desert surrounds, or stroll along the boulder-strewn valley floor. The shady Kings Creek walk ambles 1 kilometre along the valley floor to a lookout point. The Giles Track, an enjoyable 22 kilometre walk between Kings Canyon and Kathleen Springs, takes travellers through spectacular scenery.

location: Australia / Alice Springs
tagged: kings canyon adventure outback trekking walking gi
duration: 1 Mins. 29 Sec.

Kata Tjuta - The Olgas Australias Outback

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 01:53:08 GMT

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The Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is located 440 kilometres south-west of Alice Springs near the town of Yulara, and encompasses both Uluru / Ayers Rock and the great rock domes of Kata Tjuta / The Olgas. This ancient landform dates back 500 million years. Travellers visiting the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park can also browse through the informative and award-winning Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre.

location: Australia / Alice Springs
tagged: kata tjuta the olgas australias outback adventure
duration: 0 Mins. 59 Sec.

Tennant Creek Adventure

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:57:06 GMT

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A road trip along the Explorer's Way through the Tennant Creek region takes drivers through some of the most untamed, open country in Australia. Take your time and savour every chapter of this classic outback journey. Adventure lovers have plenty of options in the Tennant Creek area.

location: Australia / Tennant Creek
tagged: adventure tennant creek four wheel drive australia
duration: 0 Mins. 46 Sec.

Kings Canyon Australia Outback Flight

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:53:09 GMT

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Watarrka National Park is best known as the home of Kings Canyon, a mighty chasm cleaving the earth to a depth of 270 metres. The sheer red rock face of Kings Canyon soars over 100 metres above dense forests of palms, ferns and cycads; sheltering them from the surrounding desert conditions. See a flight through Kings Canyon

location: Australia / Alice Springs
tagged: flight watarrka national park kings canyon adventu
duration: 1 Mins. 13 Sec.

Wet season in the tropics

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:27:06 GMT

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...watching storms roll in over the harbour from beachside pubs, swimming beneath cascading waterfalls and falling asleep to a chorus of green tree frogs. Waterfalls flow freely, floodplains rejuvenate, flowers bloom and cracking thunderstorms light up the sky like a pyrotechnic display. At this time of year, the northern destinations of Darwin, Katherine and Kakadu are refreshed by a predictable daily ritual of sunshine and afternoon showers. The weather is best described as 'sultry' - it's warm, but the tropical rains are cooling.

location: Australia / Darwin
tagged: tropics thunderstorm wind rain australia northern
duration: 0 Mins. 45 Sec.

Kakadu National Park Bird watching

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 23:34:09 GMT

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For the more serious birdwatcher, Kakadu is home to the endangered gouldian finch and red goshawk as well as several other species endemic to only this region. Literally millions of magpie geese inhabit the wetlands of the north and to witness them going about their business en masse is truly a spectacle.

location: Australia / Northern Territory
tagged: kakadu national park bird watching australia natur
duration: 0 Mins. 57 Sec.

Kakadu National Park - Aboriginal culture - Australia

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 07:04:00 GMT

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The Northern Territory is a composite of many different Aboriginal cultures. There are hundreds of different languages, customs and laws, each woven together to tell a story that is more than 50,000 years old. Sharing and learning about indigenous art and culture is central to the World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park and Arnhem Land experience. In both Kakadu and Arnhem Land you can learn about and view the many world-famous rock art galleries.

location: Australia / Northern Territory
duration: 1 Mins. 6 Sec.

Kakadu National Park - Adventure - Australia

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 03:12:06 GMT

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Adventure experiences abound in Kakadu and Arnhem Land. Take a wildlife cruise past prehistoric crocodiles and glide alongside massive canyon walls that were thousands of years in the making. You can also view Kakadu’s magnificent escarpment, rainforest and roaring waterfalls from the air on a scenic flight, then swim in one of the Park’s many natural rock pools.

location: Australia / Northern Territory
tagged: camping, adventure, northern territory, aboriginal people, darwin, trekking, holiday, travel, kakadu, kakadu national park, campsites, australia
duration: 0 Mins. 44 Sec.

Uluru Ayers Rock - Australia

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 03:07:08 GMT

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Uluru, 440 kilometres south west of Alice Springs, fascinates and inspires people from around the world with its glowing presence at sunrise and sunset. The Anangu people prefer visitors don't climb Uluru because it's a sacred site, so nowadays many visitors choose to do the Uluru base walk instead. Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is connected to Alice by networks of sealed roads and has its own airport. Archaeological work suggests that Aboriginal people have lived in the area for at least 22,000 years.

location: Australia / Alice Springs
tagged: uluru, ayers rock, ayres rock, kata tjuta, national park, alice, the olgas, northern territory, australia
duration: 1 Mins. 1 Sec.

Katherine - Festivals - Outback Australia

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 01:22:06 GMT

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The Katherine area hosts a variety of events every year. The Katherine region has many festivals throughout the year that showcase the culture and characters of the area. There are annual art and craft festivals lasting the whole weekend and outback events such as camp drafts and rodeos.

location: Australia / Katherine
tagged: katherine, festivals, events, northern territory, country music, fishing, daly river, canoe marathon, pine creek goldrush, australia, outback, rodeo
duration: 0 Mins. 48 Sec.

Kakadu National Park - Bush Walking - Australia

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:41:06 GMT

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One of the best ways to enjoy the natural highs World-Heritage listed Kakadu National Park has to offer is by bush walking through its diverse and beautiful landscapes. Established trails throughout the Park take in some of its most impressive scenery including vistas, waterfalls, plunge pools, Aboriginal art sites, wetlands and other environments. Walking also puts you up close to the Park's plethora of wildlife.

location: Australia / Northern Territory
tagged: walks, bushwalks, bush walk, kakadu national park, waterfalls, outback walking, northern territory, aboriginal people, darwin, holidays, travel, australia
duration: 0 Mins. 49 Sec.

Tennant Creek - Aboriginal Culture

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 23:56:04 GMT

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Nine Aboriginal groups call the area home, including the Warumungu, Walpiri, Kaiditch and Alyawarr people, offering visitors a unique opportunity to learn about aboriginal life, history and land in the Tennant Creek region. According to Warumungu legend, the town of Tennant Creek grew up around the home of a spiky tailed goanna called Nyinkka - a powerful ancestral being. The Nyinkka Nyunyu Art and Culture Centre showcases this Warumungu culture.

location: Australia / Tennant Creek
tagged: barkly region, aboriginal groups, culture, tennant creek, northern territory, battery hill, gold rush, banka banka, brunette downs, australia
duration: 0 Mins. 41 Sec.