Northern Territory, sparsely populated, contrasting between the dry Red Centre and wet tropical Top End, offers sensational sunsets and a wealth of culture, big skies and rock.
Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), a sacred Aboriginal hunting ground.
Kings Canyon is part of the Watarrka National Park and lies about 230km south-west of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory.
Uluru (Ayers Rock), icon of the Australian Outback, is as surprising close-up as it is photogenic from afar.