Into the Blue, a walking company with a difference: "We seek to walk in wilderness, not just through it."
THE ILPURLA TRAIL - Central Australia
20 May to 25 May 2012
22 July to 27 July 2012
12 August to 17 August 2012
The ILPURLA TRAIL crosses over some of the most stunning country in Central Australia and its added appeal is in traversing “country” that maintains the living pulse of its original inhabitants, the Western Arrentre people. The “country” is alive with their memories, spirits and presence. It is with these traditional Aboriginal people that we are developing the trek. The elders will teach the young cultural guides about the places we can go, the stories that can be told and that teaching in itself keeps alive a tradition of old men and women passing on their knowledge.
PAINTING THE DESERT with Carol Ruff - Central Australia
1 September to 8 September 2012
Based at Hermannsburg, the home of the famous watercolour artist, Albert Namatjira. Into the Blue has formed a close relationship with the Arrernte traditional owners of the Western MacDonnells, which will enable us to paint in country on which we will be totally alone. Simply us with the landscape, our art, and under the guidance of the local people who will share their stories and explain the significance of country.
Choir Tasmania - East with Tony Backhouse
17 March - 24 March 2012
The prograsm features delightful easy grade walking, magnificent food, a stunning cruise along the Tasman Coast, a visit to the revolutionary
Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) Gallery, accomodation that ranges from the quirky, the historic to the Edge of the Bay eco-lodge.
The Desert Choir with Tony Backhouse
16 June to 23 June 2012
The Desert Choir will explore the primal connection between song and nature as you walk this classic trail. Sing in desert gorges, on desert peaks and around the fire at night under the guidance of Tony Backhouse.
Desert Writers with Jan Cornall
23 June to 30 June 2012
Desert Writers combines the two spiritual traditions of contemplation and pilgrimage into a unique writing and walking journey.
Desert Rhythm with Greg Sheehan
30 June to 7 July 2012
Amongst the gorges of the Macdonell Ranges and the flat expanse of the Missionary Plain, in Aboriginal communities and around a fire at night, Desert Rhythm will explore the sounds of percussive rhythm.
Journey to the Heart - Photography
6 October 2012 to 26 October 2012
Journey to the Heart is not just a photographic expedition. Great photography needs to be informed by understanding, time and compassion for it not to be the mere taking of snapshots.
