A true man of the bush, painter and author Jack Absalom recently passed away at the ripe old age of 91. A long-time resident of Broken Hill with his well known art gallery located there, Jack was a very unique character and a very generous man raising millions of dollars for charity over his life. […]
Mutawintji National Park
Experience the grandeur and wonders of outback NSW In the semi-arid backblocks of far western New South Wales, about half way between Broken Hill and White Cliffs, lies Mutawintji National Park – 690 sq. km of rugged, mulga-clad ranges dissected by sinuous gorges and creek beds lined with red gums. Beyond the ranges, wind-blown saltbush […]
Bedourie – The Home Of Outback Fun
Outback Events Take Over Bedourie Promoted as an oasis in the desert, Bedourie, with a local population of just 140, lies 1,620 km west of Brisbane and just over 100km east of the Northern Territory border on the edge of the Simpson Desert. Out here, where they are slowly recovering from years of drought, the […]
Little Aussie Battlers
When travelling through Australian country towns, remember the locals could really do with you spending a dollar. “Welcome to Augathella,” an elderly man said as a beaming smile illuminated his weather-beaten face. “We need folks like you in the bush, especially if you’re not afraid to part with your money,” he added with a chuckle. […]
Big Red Bash
Jimmy Barnes and Paul Kelly to rock the desert at the fourth annual Birdsville Big Red Bash. The 2015 event was a truly great experience and we the team from OTR had a ball, so much fun that we are more than happy to be heading back in 2016 for what promises to be a […]