New Wild Hide Outs on The Arkaba Walk
Arkaba’s new wildlife viewing hide is designed to bring you even closer to the abundant wildlife on offer in this magical location.
A hide is a camouflaged shelter used to observe wildlife at close quarters. A visit to the new Arkaba hide is only a short stroll from the Arkaba Homestead and is now included on your Wild Bush Luxury Experience.
The carefully dug out viewing platform, within the hillside at the confluence of Arkaba and Woolshed creeks enables you to be positioned, at eye level, just three metres away from the watering hole frequented by a range of Australian native animals. From here you will have an incredible opportunity to watch, unobscured, the local wildlife in their day-to-day behaviour.
Recently spotted were these Macropus robustus erubescens (or Euros) pictured above. A very common sighting on Arkaba, this adult female brought her joey to drink adjacent to the hide. This little joey is approximately 10 months old and will be fully developed between 18 – 20 months. Even after the independence of drinking alone is reached, the youngster can maintain a very close relationship with its mother. It’s also fascinating to watch the interactions these animals have with other large Macropods such as the sub-adult Red Kangaroo in the background, who in this instance was chased away by the mother on several occasions as he moved too close to her joey.
This intimate and unique experience of the hide is just one of the many incredible encounters waiting for you on the Arkaba Walk – for a full itinerary or to start your booking click here.
Australian Walking Holidays is excited to announce the introduction of an additional campsite, resulting in four exclusive campsites on the Larapinta Trail in the Red Centre – servicing our Classic Larapinta Trek in Comfort, one of the Great Walks of Australia.
The new campsite, with name yet to be released, will open up further capacity on the popular walk for Australian Walking Holidays walkers. Designed inline with the existing award-winning, semi-permanent and eco-friendly camps, the new campsite will be architecturally designed by Neeson Murcutt, and will similarly feature a sheltered communal area with kitchen, lounge, and dining, all raised out of the dust.
In a similar style to the already established campsites on the trail, this new site will also feature a campfire pit to be enjoyed by guests whilst the hosts prepare delicious three-course meals for their walkers. Accommodation will be in safari style, spacious, stand-up size, sleeping tents featuring floor to ceiling windows, allowing the outback to be viewed in all its beauty. Solar panels, hot showers with organic toiletries, water-free toilets and the semi-permanent structure all contribute to continue minimising the environmental impact of walkers on the Larapinta Trail.
As most dates for this season’s walk were at capacity, the new departure dates coupled with the new campsite, will provide additional opportunity for eager walkers to experience this iconic desert trail from next season.
Over six days the Classic Larapinta Trek In Comfort itinerary traverses the ancient landscapes of the West MacDonnell Ranges in the red centre of the Northern Territory – for more information, a full itinerary and booking details click here.
Are you a female walking enthusiast seeking your next adventure?
The Murray River Walk has multiple departures throughout July, August and September where there is a single place available – supplement free – if you’re willing to share a room with another female traveller. This is a great opportunity to explore this beautiful part of the world, make new friends and enjoy life at its best. So c’mon single ladies, what are you waiting for?
If you would prefer to travel with some girlfriends, the Murray River Walk has also just released a special women’s only walk (WOW!) departing Tuesday 28 to Friday 31 August 2018, with six spaces still available. These special opportunities are limited and not available directly on the website, so be quick – email info@murrayriverwalk.com.au today or view Murray River Walk’s full itinerary here.
And whilst we’re talking about walks just for the gals, don’t forget the Classic Larapinta Trek in Comfort‘s annual Women’s Adventure, walking 2-8 August 2018 – find out more today.
See you on the trail ladies!
Walk into Luxury, the owners of our Margaret River Cape to Cape Walk, have partnered with a gorgeous boutique hotel, The Alex in Perth to offer walkers one free night of accommodation.
Book your place on a Spring departure of this walk before the end of April 2018 to make the most of this offer.
Virgin Australia Airlines will begin dedicated direct flights twice a week from Brisbane to Alice Springs return starting from 19 June. This is great news for Brisbane and Gold Coast adventurers looking to trek the famous Larapinta Trail on our Classic Larapinta Trek in Comfort by Australian Walking Holidays, one of the Great Walks of Australia.
Winding its way through the Northern Territory bushland, this walk experience passes the ancient landscape of the West MacDonnell Ranges. It is a highly regarded trail amongst adventurers well-known for the sunrise summit of Mount Sonder. Walk through vast plains, wander through impressive gorges and take a refreshing dip in the idyllic waterholes along the trail.
Join us on this incredible 6 day/5 night walk, opening soon for walking season 2018.
The Maria Island Walk is celebrating winning GOLD at the Qantas Australia Tourism Awards with 30% off the price of their four day walk.
Tasmania’s Maria Island Walk, through the World Heritage listed island off the east coast, has been awarded best Tour and Transport Operator 2017 at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards. To celebrate they are offering great walkers the opportunity to experience it for themselves with a 30% discount on new direct bookings made for walks departing now through until 30 April 2018.
It’s the fourth time the walk – operated by Ian (pictured above) and Bronwyn Johnstone and their team of 19 guides has won an award at a national level in their 15 years of operation, having previously won Best Adventure Tourism in 2008, 2011 and 2012.
The Maria Island Walk is a fully guided three-night, four-day experience into one of Australia’s most spectacular destinations. Small groups (a maximum of ten guests and two guides) wind their way through beaches, rainforest and mountains, taking in the dramatic sea cliffs of Fossil Bay, the peaks of Mt Maria or Bishop and Clerk and the largest stand of giant Tasmanian blue gums. Accommodation is in specially designed wilderness camps with the final night at the colonial Bernacchi House at the Darlington convict site.
The four day walk runs over the warmer months from 1 October to 30 April. To make the most of this incredible 30% saving, book today and get your feet on the trail before 30 April 2018! Please note, this offer is valid for NEW bookings only.
See more of what’s included in the itinerary or make your booking here.