The Striking Colours of the Australian Outback

As the sun descends behind the horizon it illuminates the day left behind in a deep red. This particular cloudy sky catches the final rays of the sun’s light turning them a pinky/orange hue. The few trees that can survive the hostile climate and harsh landscape are cast in deep shadow against the dying light.

The Outback of Australia is one of those great feats of nature that astounds anyone lucky enough to experience it firsthand. Like the Himalayas and the great rainforests of the world, the Australian Outback abounds in myth and legend, yet few people, including many non-indigenous Australians, know the true specifics of the ancient red-earthed island.

But that’s about to change, as we present 20 fact-filled curiosities of the Australian Outback in all its dazzlingly diverse colours!

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