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If you have never visited Mt Augustus or Walga Rock, then you have missed something quite spectacular. These two rocks are situated in the mid-west of Western Australia, and they have their very own significance and awe-inspiring presence. Mt Augustus lies 353 km north-west of Meekatharra. It rises 715m above the surrounding alluvial plain, and is an inselberg,  which means ‘island mountain’. It is 8 km long, 49 km in circumference, and it is some 1,000 million years old. Mt Augustus is partly covered in vegetation, but there is plenty of rock to be seen too, including great rock formations with a myriad of red and ochre colours that have been created over time. Around the rock you can find rocky creeks, gorges and open plains supporting a variety of vegetation and wildlife.  It’s a peaceful place, where one can enjoy an unspoiled presence, viewing aboriginal art sites, setting off on walk trails, enjoying various lookouts over the surrounding area, and sitting by the gentle Cattle Pool (which is full of water year around). Walga Rock quietly sleeps amongst the arid landscape 49 km west of Cue. It is five kilometres in diameter, 1.5 kilometres in length, and one of the largest granite monoliths in Australia. It is an easy climb to the top, taking approximately ten minutes, where you are rewarded with spectacular 360 degree views of the surrounding countryside. At ground level and in the shade, you will also see a large gallery of aboriginal art (it is also the location of the unique cave art representation of a European sailing ship)! Aussie Redback Tours have put together a five-day tour to both of these amazing icons of Western Australia, departing 25 April 2020. The temperature in April is usually between the high 20’s and low 30’s. Perfect weather

With the good rains that we've had this winter, it's going to be a great wildflower season. In the coming months Aussie Redback Tours will be taking advantage of this during a number of their tours, starting with the five-day Cue-Walga Rock-Kalbarri tour, departing Perth on 25 August 2019. The tour will take you through the Murchison area, visiting the historic town of Cue (once the centre of the Murchison Goldfields); Walga Rock (claimed to be the second largest monolith in Australia, which contains a cave with an extensive gallery of indigenous art); and the very popular seaside tourist town of Kalbarri. Aussie Redback Tours pride themselves in going the extra mile for their passengers, and there will be ample side trips and stops along the way on this tour for wildflower spotting. In September, we will be off again on our annual Four-day Northern Wildflowers tour, departing Perth on 22 September 2019. This tour takes in the beauty of the northern wildflower areas of WA, spotting the elusive wreath flower, carpets of everlastings, blue leschenaultia and more. One of the stops is at Coalseam Conservation Park which is known for its carpets of everlastings. And following that tour is the 10-day Mt Augustus/Karijini tour, departing Perth on 01 October 2019. This tour travels through classic outback territory to Mt Augustus, the world's largest single rock (bigger than Uluru), and Karijini National Park with its spectacular gorges, creeks and chasms. The return trip follows the coast through the beautiful towns of Coral Bay, Carnarvon and Kalbarri. There should still be wildflowers out because of the late rains we've had in this area, so you will no doubt be spoiled with spectacular colours wherever you look, and Aussie Redback Tours will be sure to make extra stops for taking photos. Note: This tour is almost full! To

As we settle in to 2019, we at Aussie Redback Tours are getting quite excited about our upcoming tours. To kick off the year, we are offering a bonus if you book on any of the following tours before the end of January 2019: Boyup Brook Country Music Festival - Fri 15 to Mon 18 Feb 2019 (4 days) Special guest for this year is Beccy Cole! Dirk Hartog Monkey Mia - Sun 10 to Fri 15 Mar 2019 (6 days) Includes a fascinating day trip to Dirk Hartog Island. Esperance / Bremer Bay at Easter - Fri 19 to Tue 23 Apr 2019 (5 days) Take in the stunning beaches of the south-west of WA Mt Augustus Kennedy Range - Sat 04 to Fri 10 May 2019 (7 days) See the biggest monocline in the world! Each person booked on one of the above tours will receive a free day tour, valued at $105 from the list below: Sun 23 June - Pinnacles Lobster Lunch Wed 17 July - Christmas in July Sun 11 August - Toodyay / York Sun 25 August - Northern Wildflowers Sun 20 October - Southern Wildflowers We have been taking bookings already so if you have been thinking of a short trip away and one (or more) of the above appeals to you, call us today for prices and full itineraries. Email - aussieredbacktours@yahoo.com.au, phone 1300 662 026, website - www.aussieredbacktours.com.au P.S. We have some very exciting news to share with you - but not just yet. Hint: it's about new staff members - wink, wink!      

Aussie Redback Tours has put together a four-day tour to the annual Boyup Brook Country Music Festival, with the promise of a toe-tapping, hip-swinging long weekend in February 2019. If you are a keen country music fan, then this is one tour and event you shouldn't miss. Picture yourself sitting back, listening to some of Australia's finest country music talent, enjoying clean country fun, and surrounded by river gums and grassy knolls on the banks of the beautiful Blackwood River. Special guest for 2019 is the amazing Beccy Cole, along with a line-up of other fabulous musicians and singers, and Aussie Redback have also organised an exclusive guest artist appearance by WA's own country music singer Donna Atkins at the Aussie Redback Tours camp. You'll be right in the heart of the festival, camping in comfort in a pre-erected camp site at the Old Flax Mill Caravan Park. Details for the tour are: Date: Friday 15th to Monday 18th February 2019 Cost: $950 per person twin share (single tent $1,020) Inclusions: Transport from Perth to Boyup Brook and return Comfortable camp accommodation including stretcher and mattress 3-day festival pass Daily breakfasts Two camp dinners Street Carnival, ute and Truck muster, bush poetry, street performers, art awards Visit to Harvey Dickson's Country Music Centre Sunday night camp entertainment with Donna Atkins Contact Aussie Redback Tours on 1300 662 026 or email aussieredbacktours@yahoo.com.au to book.