One of the biggest surprises of a trip to Australia's Outback is how green it can be. With the above average rainfall over the past 6 months the usually dry desert landscape has transformed into a green oasis.
In the outback, wherever your feet take you, prepare to be constantly distracted. It might be the clear blue skies, and the vibrant greens contrasting with the searing reds and ochres all around. It might be the throb of the desert sun, or the rich, sweet smell of moisture after a rain-shower, or the sound of breezes moving through she-oaks.
There are over 416 species of native plants in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park alone. Many of the local floras can be observed with self guided walks around the base of Uluru. March and April are the perfect time to see the beautiful Sturt Desert Pea flowering.
The rich plant-life, much of it exceptionally adapted to the climate, is uniquely utilised by the local Indigenous people, Anangu. Collecting of bush tucker remains a culturally important activity for Anangu. They have used the plant life of Central Australia for thousands of years to supplement their diet of native game as well as for medicines, weapons, clothing and shelter.
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