Friends
SOME OF OUR FRIENDS WHO YOU MIGHT LIKE TO BE FRIENDS WITH…
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.findyourfeet.com.au
For Hobart’s most exceptional outdoor retail experience please support the team at Find Your Feet. -
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.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.franklinriverrafting.com
Specialises in unique, uninterrupted 8-day and 10-day white water rafting tours. -
www.tasmaniansafaris.com
Specialist small group eco tours for intrepid day walkers 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. -
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
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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.higeorge.com.au
Bed and breakfast in Launceston $120-$150. -
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.
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.
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!)
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.mytreatment.com.au
For the perfect massage while in Alice Springs. -
www.whogivesacrap.org
For toilet paper that builds toilets.
USEFUL 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. -
www.oxfam.org.au
Oxfam Australia – a future free from poverty. -
www.australiangeographic.com.au
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www.nationalgeographic.com
