This is an ancient land, and often looks it. With its harsh interior, the Outback, west of the Great Dividing Range, and its lush coastal areas, the country is a model of contrast. Most of the population lives within 20 km of the ocean and the most famous natural attraction is the 2000-km-long Great Barrier Reef, with its complex of islands and great diving spots. In the Red Centre, Uluru (Ayers Rock), is a huge monolith right in the middle of a surprisingly fertile desert.

In February 1996, I traveled around Australia for about a month, mostly around Sydney and Alice Springs. As allways, I brought my trusty bicycle with me to Uluru and the Olga's. However, as I found out the hard way, summer time in the Australian Outback is not a good time to bike!

Check out some of my shots.

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