You don't so much backpack the Australian outback as bushwalk it. A remote and sparsely populated area of Australia, the outback is a vast, wide-open place. But therein lies the appeal. The country's rugged and untamed interior is blessed with a wealth of natural wonders. It teems with unique wildlife and is the spiritual homeland of indigenous peoples. It's a land to explore, but to do so means taking a walk on the wild side, and all the precautions necessary to delve into this beautiful yet remote landscape. So, how do you safely navigate one of the most desolate but compelling regions in the world?
Click through for some essential tips for exploring the Australian outback.