Australia Less Travelled

Welcome to an exciting and intimate style of travel!

"A new collection of Intimate Lodges brings travellers to the heart of Australia. Each lodge has it's own theatrical quality, with owners who embody a strong sense of individualism and hardy Australian style." David Herndon, Travel & Leisure Magazine USA.

Outback Encounter (Outback Encounter) has in cooperation with 17 hand picked destinations developed the exclusive 'Australia Less Travelled' group of properties and experiences. 'Australia Less Travelled' provides the discerning traveller with a luxurious way to experience untouched Australia. Each of these 17 hand picked destinations distinctly reflects the personality of its owners and the character of its unspoiled landscape.

The creation of 'Australia Less Travelled' was the initiative of Outback Encounter who exclusively promotes the 'Australia Less Travelled' group to select international travel wholesalers. Always ensuring that travellers receive the highest levels of accommodation and service.

International travellers are now able to experience customised journeys to Australia that suit their particular interests and desires. At the same time being assured that they will be receiving the highest levels of service and accommodation. The Australia Less Travelled group are setting the benchmarks for the International Tourism market.

Our Australian experiences are woven using our carefully selected, privately owned, exclusive lodges. Travellers will meet the Australians, ranchers, vintners and island owners. All share a great respect and knowledge of their land. In their company guests will visit hand picked destinations, treasured by locals and seldom seen by outsiders.

As all of our trips are customised to suit the traveller's particular desires, they can select the dates for their own Australia Less Travelled adventure. Guests can travel exclusively with whom they choose. Together we can plan an itinerary that will allow travellers to experience the essence of Australia.

These Australia Less Travelled journeys offer more than just sightseeing. Imagine swimming with sealions and dolphins, weaving in and out of trees in a helicopter, mustering cattle and discovering amazing indigenous rock art only ever viewed by a select few. Relax on a private Great Barrier Reef island just like Robinson Crusoe. Perhaps sample some of Australia's finest wines in the famous Clare & Barossa Valley's or relish in the pleasure of gourmet food served in stunning surrounds.

Custom designed authentic encounters with the Australian wilderness and its people create a powerful and addictive blend, showcasing the spirit of Australia. Allowing travellers to see what they didn't even know they wanted and to share the experiences of their hosts and what they love best about their piece of Australia.

Outback Encounter is a specialised ground operator for select wholesalers specialising in providing clients with a unique, exclusive, outback-homestead or wilderness experiences.

Travellers are mainly small groups of 2-12 people, generally couples, families, and groups of friends. An Australia Less Travelled adventure combines the best "must see" attractions with remote, personally hosted experience staying at gracious rural homesteads and lodges. We have no set departures or itineraries and customise each trip according to traveller specifications.