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For An Adventure Of A Lifetime, Discover Outback Australia!

The kids have packed up and moved on, you're retired, (or just damn tired), and the nomadic lifestyle of the so called 'Grey Nomad' beckons. Maybe a trip overseas would be nice , all the places you've ever dreamt of visiting, all of the romantic and historic getaways that you've seen on the movies. Sure, overseas travel does have plenty to offer, but as most soon realise , the lifestyles created by Hollywood's spindoctors costs more than most can afford, not many of us can handle the difference in cultures, very few can speak the language and in a world filled with the everyday fear of terrorism, travel here in good old outback oz does'nt seem so bad after all!

A bulk of the evergrowing number of domestic tourists visiting Australias outback have lived there working life in the cities, never knowing what was right here under their noses. Of course everyone has heard of Ayers Rock and Kakadu National Park, the Mt Isa Rodeo and Longreach's Stockmans Hall of Fame, but have you ever heard of the Grawin Opal field, where this arid moonscape supports three tin shed puds, more sheep than you could count in a nightime of sleeps and a collage of colourful characters all toiling toward their dream of untold wealth. Or has anyone told you about the blind mechanic that runs the garage in Windorah? Probably not!

But around every turn another geographical twist arises to drop your jaw or a local with a grin as big as the Simpson Desert and a warm heart and handshake even bigger is there to greet you and take you on an unforgettable tour of your next memory.

In early 2006 Outback Now was launched to offer information to tourists and locals and provide the platform for what will become somewhat of an online outback community. The need for a site such as Outback Now has arisen from the frustration of web surfers inability to find a one stop outback shop. Previously 'surfers' could find one site with accommodation, one with Events, some with attractions and very few with constantly updated information. Although not specialising in the hardcore 4WD'ing, Outback Now tries to provide you, the tourist, with as much practical information as possible, whilst creating an awareness that each town, no matter the size, holds more than just a passing glance. Our points of difference to many other tourism directories is that we are privately owned and actually get off our butts and visit the towns which we promote. Our dedicated team are constantly on the road saying G'day to everyone we can, collecting information and eagerly trying to find new ways to improve what we do. After all it is listening to your opinion and taking your ideas on board which will make Outback Now your complete travel companion.

You' wanted maps and weather, so we give you maps and weather. Through Google's extensive and unbeatable function of global mapping, you can now find maps on every outback town, including Satellite imagery which allows you to zoom in and almost grab a kangaroo by the tail. Our other new addition is weather for each town. Although not accessible for every town, we endeavour to get the nearest possible towns forecast. The optimum time for any outback travel is in the cooler months between March and October, however if mid 40 degree temperatures don't frighten you off, the local's will be quick to offer you a cold beer and an airconditioned swag.

As most of you have already retired back to your cooler southern abode or others ponder on the thought of a romantic escape, keep us in mind as you do your research for your next great escape, and if there is anything, no matter how small an input, please do not hesitate to shoot us through an email, because without your help we can't keep Outback Now your number one outback travel site. Our gaurantee to you is that we'll keep trying 'til the cows come home!