Friends
SOME OF OUR FRIENDS WHO YOU MIGHT LIKE TO BE FRIENDS WITH…
NORTHERN TERRITORY
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www.centralaustraliantourism.com
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www.tourismtopend.com.au/pages/welcome-to-tourism-top-end/
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www.travelnt.com
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www.nt.gov.au/parks
Northern Territory National Parks information. -
www.darwin.com.au
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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.montes.net.au
Eat, laugh, drink – our guides favourite Alice Springs watering hole. -
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.alicespringsaurora.com.au
Accommodation in Alice Springs. -
www.silverneedlehotels.com/chifley/alice-springs
Chifley Resort Alice Springsh4> -
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
TASMANIA
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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.airbnb.com.au/rooms/906059
Brady’s River View Apartment – recommended bed and breakfast accommodation near Launceston for our Tassie tours. -
www.astorprivatehotel.com.au
Recommended Hobart accommodation for our South Coast Track, Port Davey and Mount Anne Walking Tours. -
www.launcestonbackpackers.com.au
Budget accommodation in Launceston. -
www.higeorge.com.au<
Bed and breakfast in Launceston. -
www.launcestonbackpackers.com.au
Budget accommodation in Launceston. -
www.parks.tas.gov.au
Tasmanian National Parks information. -
www.cradlemountaincanyons.com.au
Cradle Mountain Canyons, the best new tour operator in Tassie. -
www.tasmaniansafaris.com
Specialist small group eco tours for intrepid day walkers in Tasmania. -
www.franklinriverrafting.com
Specialises in unique, uninterrupted 8-day and 10-day white water rafting tours. -
www.adventuretasmania.com
The place to find heaps of interesting activities to do in Tasmania. -
www.forestwalkslodge.com
Deloraine accommodation and wilderness walks. -
www.flindersislandcp.com.au
Friendly and comfortable accommodation on Flinders Island. -
www.auldington.com.au
The Auldington Hotel offers unique boutique accommodation in the centre of Launceston, Tasmania
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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www.southaustralia.com/index.aspx
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www.goodfoodkangarooisland.com/eatingout/fish.asp
The best fish and chips on the island. -
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.
AUSTRALIAN TOURISM
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www.australia.com
Where the bloody hell are ya? -
www.atn.com.au
Find great Australian holiday and travel ideas in this large up to date travel guide for Australia. -
www.atap.net.au
Australian Tourism Accreditation Program – Trust the Tick!
INTERNATIONAL TOURISM
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www.responsibletravel.com For responsible tour operators like us.
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www.bikehike.com
Multi-sport adventures for outdoor enthusiasts. -
www.wilderness.co.nz
Wilderness Motorhomes – the ultimate way to explore New Zealand with a campervan (we have road tested and they are fantastic!) -
www.natural-encounters.com
Natural Encounters – the only company to organise your Queen Charlotte Track adventure in New Zealand. Thanks Greg for an amazing experience!
PREFERRED SUPPLIERS
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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.auroraresorts.com.au
Quality accommodation in superb locations (mention you are a friend of ours for the best available rate). -
www.strivefood.com.au
Delicious dehydrated gourmet trail meals. -
www.outdoorprolink.com
For qualified outdoor industry professionals. -
www.whogivesacrap.org
For toilet paper that builds toilets. -
www.natural-encounters.com
Natural Encounters – the only company to organise your Queen Charlotte Track adventure in New Zealand. Thanks Greg for an amazing experience!
HELPFUL LINKS
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www.bom.gov.au
Bureau of Meteorology. -
www.tripadvisor.com
Rate our treks here! -
www.flightcentre.com
Find a flight for your tour departure. -
www.xe.com/ucc
Our favourite currency converter. -
www.tmvc.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
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www.nationalgeographic.com
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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.
