The vivid Red Centre of Australia’s Northern Territory is a region of breathtaking desert landscapes, rugged gorges, rich Aboriginal culture and an inspiring pioneering spirit. It’s best discovered from Alice Springs, which sits in the foothills of the majestic MacDonnell Ranges. John Taylor spent four days exploring Alice Springs and its surrounds on self-drive excursions from the Desert Palms Resort Day 1 .
The Grampians National Park, the historic gold-rush town of Ballarat, a renowned gourmet restaurant miles from anywhere, an amazing labyrinth of wine cellars and a night in a trendy spa town. They say a Victorian itinerary is like a jigsaw puzzle, where all the pieces fit together -- and it’s true, says John Taylor who travelled Australia’s Great Southern Touring .
World class wineries, winding country roads, prehistoric caves, bird-breeding wetlands, a magnificent coastal national park, German and Scottish heritage and an Australian saint come together to form the South Australian Wine and Wildlife itinerary. Total drive approx: 938 kms Day 1 Depart: Adelaide O/night: Wellington or Keith Approx: 260 Kms A well designed city, laid out in a grid of wide shopping streets .
