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With the good rains that we're having this winter, it's a sure sign that the wildflower season in spring will be amazing! It's our favourite time of year and we're looking forward to spending time exploring two popular wildflower areas with our passengers. In September, Aussie Redback Tours will head off again on our annual four-day Northern Wildflowers tour, departing Perth on Thursday 23 September 2021. 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 pink, yellow and white everlastings - a photographer's delight! Follow this link to find out more - Northern Wildflowers Following that, and a month later is the four-day Stirling Ranges tour, departing Perth on Sunday 17 October 2021. This tour travels through Western Australia's beautiful south-west ranges and along the rugged southern coastal shoreline, where you will see spider orchids, morning iris, swamp bottlebrush, painted ladies and more. Follow this link to find out more: Stirling Ranges at Wildflower Time We are excited to be joined on both tours by a wildflower guide who will further enhance your experience by helping you to spot and identify the lesser known flowers. Aussie Redback Tours will also be sure to make extra stops for taking photos. To book, contact Aussie Redback Tours now on 1300 662 026 or or email info@aussieredbacktours.com.au.

If you're in WA and looking for somewhere to explore over the next few months, then why not consider joining us on one of our tours? We have three short tours that are the perfect getaway before Christmas, all reasonably priced with lots of inclusions. Mt Augustus / Walga Rock / Yalgoo Sun 25 to Thu 29 Oct 2020 (5 Days) $1,549 (Seniors $1,399) pp S/Supp $320 Upgrade available at Mt Augustus @ $100/nt Mount Augustus, also known as "Burringurrah" in the local Wajarri Aboriginal language, is one of the true wonders of Australia and the largest rock on the planet, and quite spectacular to behold. We also visit Walga Rock, a huge monolith, where you can see the largest gallery of Aboriginal rock paintings in Western Australia, and explore the cave which contains a range of paintings. On our way back to Perth we stop at the lovely little town of Yalgoo, where gold was discovered in the early 1890's. For more information about the tour, follow this link: Mt Augustus / Walga Rock / Yalgoo Albany / Esperance Sat 01 Nov to Sat 07 Nov 2020 (7 days) $2,070 (Seniors $1,920) S/Supp $480 Here’s your chance to explore a large part of the beautiful south-west of WA, including a variety of scenery and historical locations such as beaches, forests, mining towns, and Aboriginal legends. We visit the stunning beaches of Esperance (some say these are the best beaches in Australia), and the amazing south-west WA towns of Hopetoun, Bremer Bay and Albany, and on the way back to Perth we see the spectacular Wave Rock. Why not join us on this diverse seven-day getaway. Here's a link to more information: Albany / Esperance WA's South-West Meanderings Sun 15 to Wed 18 November 2020 (4 days) $1,330 (Seniors $1,180) Single Supp

The Kimberley is famous for its boab trees, rugged mountain ranges, and long winding rivers. To many though, the Kimberley seems a beautiful yet unreachable Australian destination. The combination of travelling distance, cost, and rugged unknown can make it a little bit daunting, especially if you are on a budget or travelling on your own. We at Aussie Redback Tours have put together a very affordable tour that takes you to the places you see in the brochures. Not only will you see its famous boabs, but you will also visit the stunning Lake Argyle (with a bonus helicopter flight over the lake included in your fare),  you'll explore the amazing Tunnel Creek, stunning Windjana Gorge, and the picturesque Cockburn Ranges. Our "Kimberley Dreaming" tour also includes a cruise on the enormous Ord River where you will learn all about its fascinating history, size, and irrigation system. We also take you to the historical Durack Homestead, and Australia's own China Wall! If you wish, and at your own expense, you can take an optional flight over the beautiful Bungle Bungles. Our 9 day tour departs 14 August 2020, and is fully accommodated (that means NO camping)! As well as the includes already mentioned, it also includes your flights from Perth to Kununurra and Broome to Perth, daily breakfasts, one lunch, seven dinners, and a comfortable all-terrain vehicle to travel in. Price starts at $3,790 per person, twin share. Contact Aussie Redback Tours on 1300 662 026 or info@aussieredbacktours.com.au to obtain a full itinerary and to reserve your seat.

As the weather gets cooler and restrictions are being lifted within WA regional areas, we are looking forward to heading off to warmer places over the next few months. Usually the Kimberley springs to mind when we think of warmer climates, and we have just the tour for you: Kimberley Dreaming Fri 03 to Sat 11 July 2020 (9 days) $3,940 (Seniors $3,790) S/Supp $820 Starting in Kununurra and finishing in Broome (with flights from and to Perth), this tour will take you on an exploration of the stunning scenery of WA’s popular Kimberley region. Massive boab trees, rugged mountain ranges, long winding rivers, and the variety of wildlife will keep your cameras clicking! We visit the well-known Tunnel Creek, Windjana Gorge, Parry's Lagoon, and Durack Homestead, plus many more stops and inclusions. Following on from the Kimberley Dreaming tour, we head down the coast from Broome to Perth, on our Coral Coast tour: WA’s Coral Coast – Broome to Perth Mon 13 Jul to Fri 24 Jul 2020 (12 days) $3,890 pp (Seniors $3,740) Single Supplement $890 Starting in Broome and finishing in Perth (with a flight from Perth to Broome at the beginning), we'll discover some of the world’s most diverse marine habitats just metres away from pristine beaches on this tour. You'll also love meeting Monkey Mia’s famous dolphins up close, and the diversity of Karijini’s gorges will take your breath away. Other stops include Cable Beach, 80 Mile Beach, Exmouth, Carnarvon, and Kalbarri National Park, to name a few. If you'd like to join us on either of the above tours, call us now to book on. Note: if you book both tours, we'll give you a discounted price. Ask us for more information about this. If you're keen to get out for just one day,

Let's get back on the road again! As restrictions are lifted in Western Australia, we are keen to start travelling again, and I'm sure many of our passengers are keen too. We have planned some one-day tours outside the Perth metro area to get us started, followed by some four-day tours within Western Australia. If you're in Perth and would like an opportunity to get out and see the countryside, then these might be just what you need. Details are: One-day tours: Sun 24 May 2020 - "Busting Out" Mystery day tour - $80 per person (special celebration price which includes morning tea, BBQ lunch, and an afternoon stop) Sun 31 May 2020 - Historic Meckering day tour - $115 pp ($105 for seniors) includes morning tea, restaurant lunch, and an afternoon stop Four-day tours: Albany-Denmark-Walpole - $1,250 (Seniors $1,100) S/Supp $280 - includes motel accom, daily breakfast, 3 dinners Choice of two tour dates: Sat 06 Jun to Tue 09 Jun 2020 OR Sun 21 Jun to Wed 24 Jun 2020 Margaret River and Surrounds - $1,250 (Seniors $1,100) S/Supp $280 - includes motel accom, daily breakfast, 3 dinners Date: Sat 27 Jun to Wed 01 Jul 2020 Mt Augustus/Walga Rock - One price - $1,399 pp (S/Supp $280) Upgrade extra $100 per night - includes cabin/motel accom, daily breakfast, 3 dinners, 2 lunches    Choice of two tour dates: Sun 26 Jul to Thu 30 Jul 2020 OR Mon 03 Aug to Fri 07 Aug 2020 To book on any of the above, or to receive more information, please contact us on 1300 662 026 or email info@aussieredbacktours.com.au.

If you've never visited Australia's "red centre" then you haven't really seen the most remarkable part of our country. We have put together two tours this year that take you to the red centre - Great Central Road (Perth to Adelaide) 01 to 13 May 2020; and Adelaide to the Red Centre 18 to 27 May 2020 - and here are seven good reasons why you must go: HUGE rocks! Uluru and Kata Tjuta (also known as Ayers Rock and The Olgas) are two of the most visited icons of Australia. Not just because of their sheer size but also the spiritual presence about them. We can't think of anyone who has seen these amazing formations and not been mesmerized by them. Canyons, gaps, gorges and ranges! Kings Canyon, Trephina Gorge, Simpsons Gap, and the MacDonnell Ranges are gloriously picturesque. Your camera won't stop clicking! Quartzite cliffs, sandy creek beds, red river gums, and waterholes that attract native wildlife are just some of the sights you'll see. Relevant history that paved Australia's future. We visit Giles weather station, named after the famous explorer Ernest Giles;  Alice Springs Telegraph Station, the original site for the first European settlement in central Australia; Coober Pedy, the most multicultural town in Australia famous for its opals; and Woomera, one of the most secret allied establishments in operation during the Cold War. There are numerous other famous places to visit too. Unique opportunity to travel one of the last great outback unsealed roads. Sometime in the future The Great Central Road will be sealed however the down side of this is that we will lose the authentic dirt road experience. Come with us now before this happens. Ancient cultural experience. The red centre plays a huge part in Dreamtime stories of the local indigenous tribes,