Can you visit the outback in Australia?

Flying is the easiest and most time-efficient way to get to the Outback. Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar are the main airlines servicing Central Australia. Direct flights from major cities like Sydney and Melbourne are available to both Alice Springs and the Uluru (Ayers Rock) airport.

Is Alice Springs in the outback?

A thriving, spirited outback centre, Alice Springs is as famous for the personality of its locals and contemporary and traditional art as the natural wonders, including the stunning Larapinta Trail and the MacDonnell Ranges, which surround it.

How long can you survive in Australia’s outback?

Generally, a person can survive for three days without water – but that is only under certain conditions: without physical exertion or being exposed to too much heat in the direct sun. In the unforgiving summer of the outback, the window for surviving without water might be as short as one day, he explains.

Is there crocodiles in Alice Springs?

If you’re heading to Alice Springs, there’s good news – you don’t need to worry about running into our scaly friends in the waterholes. Crocodiles simply don’t live this far south, so it’s safe for you to swim. You can, however, see a live crocodile at the Alice Springs Reptile Centre.

Is Alice Springs safe to visit?

“Alice Springs is a safe place to visit,” he said. “Our local tourism industry has seen bigger numbers over the last two years, and a lot of those are foreign visitors. “We have a very harmonious town. A quarter of our population have chosen to shift here from other parts of the world.

How hot is the Australian Outback?

The weather and climate in Western Australia’s Golden Outback, which takes up more than half of Western Australia, varies considerably as you travel across the region. Average temperatures range from 15ºC in winter and can reach as high as 45ºC in the summer months.