Where exploring country takes you back 90 million years Located on the banks of the Bulloo River, 980 kms west of Brisbane, Quilpie is a quaint country town, servicing 600-700 Queenslanders. The name Quilpie is derived from the Aboriginal word “Quilpeta”, the secretive bush Stone Curlew […]
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Immerse yourself in Australia’s World Heritage, Great Eastern Escarpment It’s like all life began 85 kms east of Armidale in NSW, but not quite. However, in 1986 it was recognised internationally as a “living exhibit of evolution” – the New England National Park. A central feature […]
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Joys of life between a rock and a hard place – at Girraween and Bald Rock National Parks Girraween National Park and neighbouring Bald Rock sit astride the Queensland – New South Wales Border, between the historic towns of Stanthorpe and Tenterfield, providing delightful trail walking […]
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Discover one of Australia’s largest pristine bushland reserves 4 days exploring the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, concluding an 11 day Great Divide Iconic Landscapes Tour. Apart from the crisp mountain air, a health tonic for retreat seekers since the early 1800’s, you are bound […]
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The MacDonnell Ranges are aptly described as the “backbone of Central Australia”, a giant ancient range crawling hundreds of kilometres across the fiery red desert plains like a restless caterpillar on the march. They are located east and west of the central Alice Springs township. Originally […]
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Ormiston Gorge – the jewel of the West MacDonnell Ranges Ormiston Gorge offers so much more than “bucket-list” spectacular scenery. It connects you to the creative forces of nature eternally crafting Australia’s ancient landscape. It offers the active over 50s traveller a chance to navigate “feet-first”, […]
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The Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre Miracle Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre, until recent years rarely visited, is now emerging as a natural gem in the Australian landscape, a unique and desirable experience, distinctly different but rivalling such World Heritage wonders as The Great Barrier Reef, Kakadu and South West […]
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The makings of a Classic Outback Tour We are often asked which is our favourite part of Australia to visit. The short answer is all of it, but the outback contains a host of exceptional experiences and unique spirit, it is always “calling”. Here we present […]
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How nature benefits all generations Generations of Australians, from the very young to the “oldies”, are becoming increasingly disconnected from nature, in response to the pace and pressures of life. Here we explore some of the differing benefits awaiting all generations getting back to nature. Rather […]
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Legendary Scottish-American naturalist and early advocate for preservation of the wilderness, John Muir once said: “When you tug on a string in nature, you find it is connected to everything else”. Here we reflect on some spontaneous Nature Bound tour guest conversations, inspired by the wild. […]
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Seek connection with nature through deep listening and inner awareness Edward Osborne Wilson, highly awarded American Biologist and Naturalist once declared that humans had an innate tendency to seek connection with nature and other life forms (Biophilia), concluding: “nature holds the key to our aesthetic, intellectual, […]
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The importance of “Nature Connection” in our lives Years of nature deficit studies, shared experiences and conversations with guests on our Nature Bound tours, have highlighted the importance of “nature connection” to us all, highlighted too by the hours of pandemic lock-down and closure in recent […]
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