Friends
Some of our friends who you might like to be friends with...
Tasmania
Flinders Island Olive Oil
Flinders Island Olives is the only commercial grove on Flinders Island. The olives are pressed on site within hours of picking to produce a magnificent organic olive oil. This organic extra virgin olive oil reflects the environmental character of the island. It is complex and peppery. We are lucky to be able to partner up with Jude to offer an authentic camping experience on Flinders.
Du Cane Brewing
Launceston’s first brewpub is designed for locals, families, bushwalkers, and outdoor adventurers to gather and celebrate the character and culture of Tasmania’s outdoors tradition.
www.aspireadventureequipment.com.au
Recommended local Launceston outdoor shop with high quality gear and friendly, experienced staff – also where we hold some of our pre trip gear briefings.
www.findyourfeet.com.au
For Hobart’s most exceptional outdoor retail experience please support the team at Find Your Feet.
www.parks.tas.gov.au
Tasmanian National Parks information.
www.cradlemountaincanyons.com.au
Cradle Mountain Canyons, the best new tour operator in Tassie.
www.franklinriverrafting.com
Specialises in unique, uninterrupted 8-day and 10-day white water rafting tours.
www.flindersislandcp.com.au
Friendly and comfortable accommodation on Flinders Island.
wildislandtas.com.au
Rob Blakers has photographed in Tasmania’s wild places for 35 years. He is an enthusiastic advocate for nature and wilderness and is interested in the evolution of photographic values and techniques in the age of digital photography.
South Australia
www.southaustralia.com
www.hansonbay.com.au
Our cabin accommodation for the Kangaroo Island trek.
www.rawnsleypark.com.au
Great Flinders Ranges accommodation.
www.heysentrail.asn.au
South Australia’s 1,200km trail – join the Friends of the Heysen Trail!
www.skytrekwillowsprings.com.au
Our Heysen Trail station stay with the Reynolds family.
www.prairiehotel.com.au
Flinders Ranges outback icon.
www.parks.sa.gov.au
South Australian National Parks information.
www.wilpenapound.com.au
Wilpena Pound.
www.flindersrangesmotel.com.au
Quorn accommodation.
www.sealink.com.au
The best way to get to Kangaroo Island.
Northern Territory
www.centralaustraliantourism.com
www.tourismtopend.com.au/pages/welcome-to-tourism-top-end/
www.travelnt.com
www.nt.gov.au/parks
Northern Territory National Parks information.
www.darwin.com.au
www.larapintacreativecamps.com.au
Engage creatively with the beautiful and remote country of the Larapinta.
www.treklarapinta.com.au
The original small group tour operator, with the best guides on the trail.
www.friendsofthelarapintatrail.org.au
Not-for-profit community group helping to promote community awareness and involvement in maintaining the Larapinta Trail.
www.geckocanoeing.com.au
For stunning canoeing/kayaking and trekking in the top end.
www.aboriginalart.com.au
Learn more about the Arrernte people – Traditional Owners and Custodians of the Central and Western Arrernte Country including the Western MacDonnell Ranges.
www.silverneedlehotels.com/chifley/alice-springs
Chifley Resort Alice Springs
opbg.com.au
Olive Pink Botanical Gardens Alice Springs – do a great breakfast and lunch too!
www.artsandmuseums.nt.gov.au/araluen-cultural-precinct/mca
Museum of Central Australia
Australian Tourism
Tourism Australia
Where the bloody hell are ya? OR Come and say g’day 🙂
Ecotourism Australia
Ecotourism Australia is a non-government, not-for-profit organisation, established in 1991, that promotes and supports the ecotourism industry in Australia through building capacity and actively promoting sustainable tourism operations and systems. As the peak body for ecotourism and sustainable tourism we connect, champion, inspire and inform through strategic partnerships and global best practice standards.
Australian Tourism Industry Council
Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC) is the national representative body of Australia’s various state and territory Tourism Industry Councils.
International Tourism
www.responsibletravel.com
For responsible tour operators like us.
The International Ecotourism Society
Representing the voices of stakeholders from all corners of the world, TIES’ global network supports and is supported by members from over 190 countries, who are leading the vital efforts to make travel and tourism more sustainable
Conservation International
Since 1987, Conservation International has combined fieldwork with innovations in science, policy and finance to secure the critical benefits that nature provides to humanity
Preferred suppliers
www.oneplanet.com.au
Recommended trekking and camping gear.
www.macpac.com.au
Gear we use and recommend.
www.lonedingo.com.au
All the best outdoor gear in Alice Springs.
www.strivefood.com.au
Delicious dehydrated gourmet trail meals.
Campers Pantry
Campers Pantry cooks with clean local ingredients and real Aussie meat!
We love complimenting our expedition menus with these!
www.outdoorprolink.com
For qualified outdoor industry professionals.
www.wildernessequipment.com.au
Australian outdoor products for life
www.mont.com.au
Trusted in the wild since 1981
absolutenorthcharters.com.au
Hinchinbrook Island and Thorsborne Trail Boat Transfers
Helpful links
www.bom.gov.au
Bureau of Meteorology.
www.tripadvisor.com
Rate our treks here!
www.xe.com/ucc
Our favourite currency converter.
www.traveldoctor.com.au
The Travel Doctor – for all your medical needs while travelling.
www.earthhour.org
Uniting people to protect the planet.
www.bushheritage.org.au
Bush Heritage Australia – protecting land, water and wildlife for future generations.
www.amnesty.org.au
Amnesty International – work on a wide range of issues to protect and defend human rights.
www.oxfam.org.au
Oxfam Australia – a future free from poverty.
www.australiangeographic.com.au
www.nationalgeographic.com
www.aief.com.au
Australian Indigenous Education Foundation – not for profit foundation focussed on empowering indigenous children in financial need to build a brighter future for themselves and for the nation.
www.redcross.org.au
Australian Red Cross – is there for people in need, no matter who you are, no matter where you live.
www.savethetasmaniandevil.org.au
Save the Tasmanian Devil Program – is committed to saving the endangered Tasmanian Devil by building large free range enclosures that are called Devil Islands.
www.hollows.org.au
Fred Hollows Foundation – non-profit aid organisation working to restore sight and end avoidable blindness.
www.beyondblue.org.au
Beyond Blue – information, resources and support for people dealing with depression and/or anxiety.
www.rda.org.au
Riding for the Disabled – horse riding as therapy and active recreation for people with disabilities.
www.worldwildlife.org.au
World Wildlife – the leading organisation in wildlife conservation and endangered species.
www.unicef.org.au
UNICEF – works for children rights, survival, development and protection.
Western Australia
Shoal Air
Shoal Air is the leading provider of air services throughout the Kimberley, linking the primary service towns of Kununurra, Wyndham, Derby and Broome.
Aviair
Multi-award winning Aviair is a regional airline, charter flight operator, regular public transport (RPT) operator and a scenic air tour operator
Kununurra Visitor Centre
Welcome to the Kununurra Visitor Centre, your friendly local hub for all things East Kimberley.
Tourism Western Australia
Walking on a Dream