Outback Tripping

I had the great pleasure of spending about two weeks in the remote Northern Territories (with a brief stint in the Kimberleys) this past August, and experienced a side of Australia that few (even Australians) ever get to see.

Endless cattle stations (some upwards of one million acres, about the size of Rhode Island, or a little smaller than PEI for us Canucks), remote swimming holes, huge crocs, dazzling bird life, indigenous rock art, and some of the most beautiful countryside you could imagine.

My experience up north ranged from remote camping (I hate the term, but glamping is appropriate) to safari camps to top quality lodges. The experience was truly spectacular and well worth a visit.

Over the next few weeks, I will detail a few of my experiences in further posts, but for now, here are simply a few of my favourite shots from the trip. It’s worth noting that this area of Australia is best visited during northern hemisphere summer (May to September), as this is the dry season.  Specific months vary depending on what you want to see, but it makes for a great summer destination, and a good active and rustic alternative to a Europe trip.

Mike Poppe wears a lot of hats at Trufflepig, including increasingly a croc-skinned wide rimmed number with corks hanging from it, as our resident Austrophile. Email him here for more information on getting lost in the great Northern Territory.