AUSTRALIAN SURVIVAL GUIDE!Ayers Rock and the Northern Territory
Welcome to AUSTRALIALike many, I bet you’re wondering, “How in the world did I end up here?” Well worry no more!  This right here is an authenticallyAustralian Survival Guide for when you irrevocably find yourself combating a wombat in the bush or wrestling a wallaby in the outback.  So don’t fret, you dingo, and follow along!
Before We Begin…There are a few things we have to sort out:WHERE ARE YOU?You wake up and immediately you are ambushed by the heat.Looks like you lost your tour group, mate.Directly in front of you is a huge, flat rock that appears to glow red in the setting sun.There are few trees and shrubs and clumps of grass and—are those flowers?
WHERE ARE YOU?You decide to walk closer to the large rock.As you stumble wearily, you find a snake slowly slithering across your path. It is commonly known as a sand python or AspiditesRamsayi– thankfully, it only preys on other smaller reptiles.Still, you run like a little child as fast as you can. You blame it on the dehydration.Here’s some common animals you’ll see so we can avoid this in the future:Mallefowl
Common Brushtail Possum
Rufous Hare-wallaby (Mala)
Burrowing Bettong
Black-flanked Rock-wallabyWHERE ARE YOU?You keep running until you are utterly exhausted. Thank goodness that harmless snake didn’t notice you!Once you regain composure,you notice a shadow in front of you and you look up.  You see people and…ULURU!
Uluru/Ayers RockTurns out that large rock in the distance is one of Australia’s most recognizable landmarks, located in the Southern Part of the Northern Territory: Uluru (aka Ayers Rock).It stands 1,142 feet high with most of its bulk lying underground. It rises a total of 2,831 feet above sea level and as a total circumference of 5.8 miles.Unfortunately, the trails for climbing have been shut down to strong winds, which happens quite frequently in these parts.On less breezy days, bring A$25  and plenty of water.
Uluru/Ayers RockWhile you’re standing utterly in awe of the closed-off, illustrious large rock, there are a few things to keep in mind:Do not steal any rocks from the even bigger rock: this is bad luck, and not in the “I’ll play blackjack and lose all my money” way.Do not go camera crazy: there are certain areas where the Angangu (the native people) perform gender-linked rituals and have banned photography.There is a large waterhole on top of the rock, and I bet that you’re thirsty.  But you can’t go up there because it’s shut down.
WHAT NOW?The temperature is dropping, the sun is setting, and you’re still lost. Normally I would suggest to find a bench and get comfy for the night, but this is the wild Australian Outback we’re talking about. Start collecting many of the Bush Tucker and hope there aren’t any dingo roaming.Instead you spot a nice-looking elderly couple and ask them where the nearest hotel is. Even though you seemed to have misplaced your group, you still have money.Due to their unrelenting kindness, and your uncanny likeness to their son, they offer you a ride into the next city over, called Alice Springs, where they happen to be staying.
ALICE SPRINGSWelcome to the second largest town in the Northern Territory!  Aside from the arid grassland landscape, the town seems to have a lot of residents.And because of the long ride, over 100 km from Uluru (450 km by road), the elderly couple have talked your ear off.  At least you learned a few things…FACTOIDSThe town is nearly equidistant from Adelaide and Darwin.
Referred to as the lesbian capital of Australia.
 Renowned as the Aboriginal Art Capital of Central Australia.
 The postal code is 0870.
 Alice Springs has severe alcohol restrictions.
Every July there is a Camel Cup where people race camels.ALICE SPRINGSPopulation of 27,481Despite all the nature you’ve just experienced, Alice Springs is just like most flourishing towns.The town center is the Todd Mall where many Aboriginal artwork is proudly put on display.There are pubs and markets and all that jazz, but if you want a good taste of what Alice Springs is all about…
Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical ReserveMarks the original site of the first European settlement in Alice Springs (1872)Relayed messages between Adelaide and Darwin.Operated for 60 years but now is a historic interpretive display.
But You Could Care LessLook, I get it. You’re hungry.Thankfully, Alice Springs as a nice food section in the Todd Mall, with restaurants that you are familiar with, like Bojangles.If anything, at least go with Thai food.While you’re at it, why don’t you even take a nap? You’ve had a long day…
Wait……What was…THAT?

Australian Survival guide 2.0

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    AUSTRALIAN SURVIVAL GUIDE!AyersRock and the Northern Territory
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    Welcome to AUSTRALIALikemany, I bet you’re wondering, “How in the world did I end up here?” Well worry no more! This right here is an authenticallyAustralian Survival Guide for when you irrevocably find yourself combating a wombat in the bush or wrestling a wallaby in the outback. So don’t fret, you dingo, and follow along!
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    Before We Begin…Thereare a few things we have to sort out:WHERE ARE YOU?You wake up and immediately you are ambushed by the heat.Looks like you lost your tour group, mate.Directly in front of you is a huge, flat rock that appears to glow red in the setting sun.There are few trees and shrubs and clumps of grass and—are those flowers?
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    WHERE ARE YOU?Youdecide to walk closer to the large rock.As you stumble wearily, you find a snake slowly slithering across your path. It is commonly known as a sand python or AspiditesRamsayi– thankfully, it only preys on other smaller reptiles.Still, you run like a little child as fast as you can. You blame it on the dehydration.Here’s some common animals you’ll see so we can avoid this in the future:Mallefowl
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    Black-flanked Rock-wallabyWHERE AREYOU?You keep running until you are utterly exhausted. Thank goodness that harmless snake didn’t notice you!Once you regain composure,you notice a shadow in front of you and you look up. You see people and…ULURU!
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    Uluru/Ayers RockTurns outthat large rock in the distance is one of Australia’s most recognizable landmarks, located in the Southern Part of the Northern Territory: Uluru (aka Ayers Rock).It stands 1,142 feet high with most of its bulk lying underground. It rises a total of 2,831 feet above sea level and as a total circumference of 5.8 miles.Unfortunately, the trails for climbing have been shut down to strong winds, which happens quite frequently in these parts.On less breezy days, bring A$25 and plenty of water.
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    Uluru/Ayers RockWhile you’restanding utterly in awe of the closed-off, illustrious large rock, there are a few things to keep in mind:Do not steal any rocks from the even bigger rock: this is bad luck, and not in the “I’ll play blackjack and lose all my money” way.Do not go camera crazy: there are certain areas where the Angangu (the native people) perform gender-linked rituals and have banned photography.There is a large waterhole on top of the rock, and I bet that you’re thirsty. But you can’t go up there because it’s shut down.
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    WHAT NOW?The temperatureis dropping, the sun is setting, and you’re still lost. Normally I would suggest to find a bench and get comfy for the night, but this is the wild Australian Outback we’re talking about. Start collecting many of the Bush Tucker and hope there aren’t any dingo roaming.Instead you spot a nice-looking elderly couple and ask them where the nearest hotel is. Even though you seemed to have misplaced your group, you still have money.Due to their unrelenting kindness, and your uncanny likeness to their son, they offer you a ride into the next city over, called Alice Springs, where they happen to be staying.
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    ALICE SPRINGSWelcome tothe second largest town in the Northern Territory! Aside from the arid grassland landscape, the town seems to have a lot of residents.And because of the long ride, over 100 km from Uluru (450 km by road), the elderly couple have talked your ear off. At least you learned a few things…FACTOIDSThe town is nearly equidistant from Adelaide and Darwin.
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    Referred to asthe lesbian capital of Australia.
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    Renowned asthe Aboriginal Art Capital of Central Australia.
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    The postalcode is 0870.
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    Alice Springshas severe alcohol restrictions.
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    Every July thereis a Camel Cup where people race camels.ALICE SPRINGSPopulation of 27,481Despite all the nature you’ve just experienced, Alice Springs is just like most flourishing towns.The town center is the Todd Mall where many Aboriginal artwork is proudly put on display.There are pubs and markets and all that jazz, but if you want a good taste of what Alice Springs is all about…
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    Alice Springs TelegraphStation Historical ReserveMarks the original site of the first European settlement in Alice Springs (1872)Relayed messages between Adelaide and Darwin.Operated for 60 years but now is a historic interpretive display.
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    But You CouldCare LessLook, I get it. You’re hungry.Thankfully, Alice Springs as a nice food section in the Todd Mall, with restaurants that you are familiar with, like Bojangles.If anything, at least go with Thai food.While you’re at it, why don’t you even take a nap? You’ve had a long day…
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