| One of the things that make Australia a must-go for | | | | hear the poetry of the Outback people. |
| tourists is its Outback scene. It is perfect for those | | | | There are a number of tourist spots in Longreach. |
| who want to escape from the fast-paced big cities | | | | One of these is the Australian Stockman's Hall of |
| and just lay back, relax, and enjoy beautiful | | | | Fame, which was officially opened in 1988 by Queen |
| landscapes. So when you get an Australian visa for | | | | Elizabeth II. It is a tribute to Australia's Outback |
| tourists and pack your bag for one Australian | | | | heroes and it showcases a variety of traditional |
| adventure, take note of some Australian outback | | | | artifacts, electronic displays, photographs and films. |
| destinations such as the Flinders Ranges (South | | | | The Longreach Powerhouse Museum is also a place |
| Australia), Longreach (Queensland), and Broken Hill | | | | to visit and discover one of Longreach's best kept |
| (New South Wales). | | | | secrets. In the museum, you will see exhibits that |
| 1. Flinders Ranges, South Australia | | | | include the powerhouse generating equipment, |
| The largest mountain range in South Australia, the | | | | displays of social and commercial history, and the |
| Flinder Ranges stretch for more than 430 kilometres | | | | 1921 swimming baths. You can also get a taste of |
| from Port Pirie to Lake Callabona. The Ranges are | | | | the old days by stepping aboard a Cobb and Co. |
| known for the Ediacara Hills, where some f the | | | | coach, which will take you through the streets of |
| oldest fossil evidences of animal life was discovered | | | | Longreach. |
| in 1946. The plants that inhabit the ranges include | | | | 3. Broken Hill, New South Wales |
| sugar gum, cypress pine, mallee, and black oak. The | | | | A mining town, Broken Hill is considered as a Mecca |
| animals, on the other hand, include red kangaroos, | | | | for Artists and Filmmakers. Because of its rich deposit |
| yellow-footed rock wallaby, wedge-tailed eagle, and | | | | of silver, it is also known as the Silver City. It is |
| dragon lizards. When going to the Ranges take note | | | | located near the border with South Australia on the |
| of the Wilpena Pound. It is a large sickle-shaped | | | | crossing of the Barrier Highway and the Silver City |
| natural amphitheatre. It covers nearly 80 square | | | | Highway, in the Barrier Range. But more than being a |
| kilometres and it contains the Ranges' highest peak, | | | | town that has rich deposits of minerals like silver, |
| the St. Mary Peak (1170 m). | | | | lead, and zinc, Broken Hill is famous for its enchanting |
| So what are the things that you can do in this | | | | sunset amongst red desert sands as well as the |
| outback destination? Of course, you cannot miss to | | | | friendly nature of its community. So you can start |
| see the majestic natural amphitheatre of Wilpena | | | | off by having a beer or cup of tea with its local |
| Pound. You can drive into the deep outback and | | | | residents. |
| spend some time exploring the legendary desert | | | | One of Broken Hill's must-see destinations is the Pro |
| tracks. Taking a scenic flight over the Flinders Ranges | | | | Hart Gallery and Sculpture Park which contains a wide |
| is also one of the things that you cannot miss doing. | | | | range collection of paintings and sculptures of noted |
| 2. Longreach, Queensland | | | | Australian artist Kevin "Pro" Hart. The gallery also |
| Named after the "long reach" of the Thomson River | | | | features the Rolls Royce that Hart painted in his |
| in which it is situated, Longreach is one place where | | | | unique style. Moreover, Broken Hill may be a small |
| you can find a nice spot and do absolutely nothing | | | | rural town but it is not short of a vibrant nightlife. |
| for a while or you can go for a horse and buggy ride, | | | | Establishments that cater to both locals and tourists |
| try to whistle on a gum leaf, or join campfires and | | | | include the Musician's Club and the Democratic Club. |