In episode 24, I am joined with tourism industry icon, Lisa Pagotto from Crooked Compass as we discuss her brand new domestic touring product for Australia. If you consider yourself the type of traveller who feels like you’ve been there and done that. Or perhaps you’re looking for more of an immersive experience as opposed to just capturing the highlights?

I can assure that you are 100% going to love today’s episode.

Key takeaways

• We deep dive on a number of different experiences such as Indigenous & Wild Queensland, fly into Cairns and stay in National Geographic treehouse in the World Heritage Daintree National Park.
  Join your indigenous guide and go bush, discover dreamtime stories from his people and spend your nights accommodation on the top of an escarpment in a luxury tent. Fly into Mt Isa and hike through the remotes of local cattle station. This tour is all about sustainability and doing it in a luxe way. Timed departures are carefully curated around the time of mustering, how iconically Australian?!
  Perfect for the explorer wanting that raw true Aussie, culture-rich immersive journey.

• A Northern Territory gem is the East Arnhem Land & The Wessel Islands, which Crooked Compass has the exclusive land permits to conduct tours in this pristine part of Australia. Think primitive, uninhabited, untouched coastline & crystal blue ocean explored in a unique style. Also onboard the M/V Wildcard, your own boat while exploring this incredible region and doing as they do in Arnhem land.

• Tasmania’s Bruny Island & Derwant Valley, starting in Hobart board a private boat, coastal walks only accessible by foot on Bruny Island with sights that are exclusive to Crooked Compass. Imagine shucking oysters straight from the water ankle deep off the beach. Incredible foodie experience from eating off the land to private chefs in our luxury camp site, gourmet meals all made by local producers around a camp fire.
  Exploring the soul of the Derwant Valley by boat and stay at the New Norfolk, ‘Woodbridge Inn’ one of Australia’s oldest most historical houses, including the exclusive access to a former convict lock -up now turned cellar. The ultimate active, gourmet, foodie experience.

• Heading over to Western Australia’s top end, taking a step away from the ever-popular Kimberley region, Crooked Compass heads to the Pilbara region with their Discover The Pilbara and Coral Coast itinerary, which isn’t as well known as the Kimberley but has some of the most breath-taking sights. Linking up with an indigenous guide for the first half of the itinerary, where you discover the highest number of rock art dated back after the ice age finished and dates back to 40,000 years ago.
  Head off the coast to the Dampier Archipelago, discover hidden beaches, swim with turtles and immerse yourself in this pristine coastline.
  All the tours in this region are timed around the flower season in Western Australia. Head back inland to your private and hidden oasis while camping under the stars. Explore Karijini National Park, secret pools, natural springs, hidden waterfalls. This itinerary is such a vibe and has such a incredible mix of World Heritage listed Australian locations.

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Links and Resources

• Check out the Crooked Compass company website https://www.crooked-compass.com/
• Tour #1 (QLD) – Indigenous & Wild QLD Itinerary https://www.crooked-compass.com/tour/indigenous-wild-qld/
• Tour #2 (NT) – East Arnhem Land & The Wessel Islands Itinerary https://www.crooked-compass.com/tour/east-arnhem-land-wessel-islands/
• Tour #3 (TAS) – Bruny Island & Derwent Valley Explorer Itinerary https://www.crooked-compass.com/tour/bruny-island-derwent-valley/
• Tour #4 (WA) – Discover The Pilbara & Coral Coast Itinerary https://www.crooked-compass.com/tour/discover-the-pilbara-coral-coast/
• Read the blog https://www.crooked-compass.com/travel-blog/
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• Click here to find out more about booking your Crooked Compass journey.

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