The Australian Outback: The essence of Australia The Australian Outback is one of the last true frontiers of the modern world. It is a vast land, sometimes harsh and unforgiving, but always endowed with spectacular beauty, enormous variety, and fascinating history. The sheer expanse of the outback is breathtaking. This vibrant red land is a mosaic of living aboriginal cultures, Dreamtime legends, cool rock pools, shady gorges, red sand dunes, unique flora and fauna, .