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DROUGHT-busting rain in the west has set the stage for the Outback traveller to see it in a whole new light.

“It’s a once in 20 or 30-year experience to see the Outback after the rain it has recorded in recent months,” says Paul Brockhurst of CT Travel.

“Rivers, lakes and dams are full to the brim and the waterfalls are gushing, so it’s a very special time as it doesn’t happen that often.”

The Murray-Darling system is flowing and the Darling River is calling. A 15-day luxury coach tour departing April 26, will follow the mighty river for more than 700km then swing across to Broken Hill, Australia’s first National Heritage City, and Silverton.

See the fish traps, one of the oldest manmade structures on earth, at Brewarrina, and learn the stories of the 19th century river ports of Bourke and Louth while on a journey that presents a different picture to the drought-affected Outback of recent years.

Carnarvon Gorge region will also be at its spectacular best. Join a small group tour for seven days departing March 21 or May 30, to explore the Carnarvon region from the Wallaroo Outback Retreat.

The 29,000ha station represents some of Australia’s best beef cattle country with views of the magnificent Arcadia Valley from the western escarpment of the Carnarvon Ranges.

See ancient forests, Aboriginal cultural sites, canyons, majestic cliffs where water has eroded a dramatic gorge system through layers of sandstone, and rugged wilderness with experienced local guides from Boobook Eco Tours.

Simon and Michelle, Australian Nature Guides, will lead the way to the Moss Garden in the Carnarvon Gorge, where lush ferns and moss line crystal clear waters against a dramatic waterfall backdrop.

For more rainforests and waterfalls, spend four relaxed days among nature’s wonders at O’Reillys Rainforest Retreat in the Gold Coast hinterland, leaving either March 6 or June 19.

After a wine over lunch at Canungra Valley Vineyards along the way, stay in luxury accommodation with a la carte dinners at O’Reilly’s where you can rise to morning bird spotting walks and the famous Tree Top Walk.

“The countryside is a picture after the rains,” Paul says. “It’s a great time to start planning to head out and see for yourself what happens when the rivers are flowing again.”

Full itineraries and a list of upcoming tours where you can choose your destination and duration, are on the CT Travel website. Visit cttravel.com.au

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