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Archive for October, 2007

Trek The Thorsborne Trail Australia

Posted by Oze Parrot on 24th October 2007

Thorsborne TrailHinchinbrook Island is the site of Australia’s largest island national park and is situated off the east coast of the continent, almost midway between the major Queensland cities of Cairns and Townsville. The island occupies about 400 square kilometers, is about 36 km. long and 15 km. wide at it’s broadest point and consists of a bush covered, mountainous landscape that features a cloud shrouded 1100 meter peak, Mount Bowen. Apart from the rising level of the surrounding waters, the island remains unspoiled by human hands and conjures up visions of a lost world. It is the habitat of many species of flora and fauna, is encompassed by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, and is a tropical paradise.

There are many features to explore on Hinchinbrook Island from it’s pristine white beaches with sand as fine as powder, lush tropical rainforests, crystal clear streams, and scenic beauty, to the many species of endangered wildlife that survive in this idyllic setting. The Thorsborne Trail extends for 32 kilometers along the eastern coastline of Hinchinbrook Island and is open only to a restricted number of trekkers… Read Full Story

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Trekking Ayers Rock Central Australia

Posted by Oze Parrot on 22nd October 2007

Uluru-Ayers RockAn Australian trekking adventure in the outback, would not be complete without a visit to The Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, and trekking Uluru. Ayers Rock, is the European name given to the island mountain that is recognized all over the world as a central Australian landmark.

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, is a World Heritage listed site in the Northern Territory of Australia that includes the huge sandstone rock formation, which the traditional Aboriginal owners of the land call, Uluru. The park is located in a remote area of central Australia, being 440 kilometers from the nearest town of Alice Springs, and about 1430 kilometers away from the capital city of Darwin.

The Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, occupies an area of approximately 1326 square kilometers and also includes Kata Tjuta, or The Olgas, another natural rock formation that was created 500ma, about the same time as Uluru. The Olgas, lie about 40 kilometers west of Ayers rock. The park is a popular tourist destination, particularly during the cooler months, and is serviced by regular flights from Australian capital cities… Read Full Story

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Camel Trekking Adventure In Australia

Posted by Oze Parrot on 20th October 2007

Trekking across harsh desert areas in the Center of Australia can be an awesome experience. Outback Australia is a treasure trove of native flora, fauna, captivating scenery and exciting challenges. Venturing into the Simpson desert is probably the most daring thing that many Camel Girladventure trekkers will ever do. The Simpson desert occupies about 200,000 square kilometres that comprise of parallel sand dunes, which can reach a height of twenty meters, salt flats and sandy clay pans. The area is one of the most remote locations on earth.

An adventurer can choose to explore the desert by using an air conditioned 4 wheel drive vehicle and, although it is not without certain elements of risk, it’s pretty easy. Wandering out there on foot is not feasible, because of the risk of getting lost and the amount of survival gear that has to be carried. A unique alternative is to trek the arid outback deserts of Australia by camel. There are many advantages to joining a camel caravan, all the gear is carried by camels, no pollution, no noisy motor vehicles, all meals supplied and kids of all ages are welcome… Read Full story

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