About

Art Tours of Australia

Art Tours of Australia was started by Anna Dakin, who wanted to bring artists and art lovers into the outdoors. Her passion for facilitating creative experiences in the landscape, and learning about the flora, fauna, and geology, naturally grew into a deep respect for Aboriginal culture, and art.

The trips we run today have a focus on either having your own creative making experience outdoors – for example learning how to paint in a beautiful remote place, or experiencing Aboriginal Culture and art up close. Most of our trips involve a bit of both. Often the more you look at the landscapes, the more you learn about the importance of Aboriginal culture, and how it has shaped the environment.

Whether it’s making your own art or visiting Aboriginal art centres, we are the people for you.

Anna Dakin

Anna Dakin is an artist and tour guide based in Alice Springs. She moved to Central Australia to start leading expeditions after finishing her Masters Degree at the Royal College of Art in London.

Anna has been guiding tours in Central Australia since 2018, and making en-plein-air paintings here since 2014. She spent three years training as a painter in London, before expanding her creative practice, and leading expeditions for artists in the UK, Europe, and now Australia.

Anna was awarded Top Tour Guide in the Northern Territory in 2022, and won silver at the Australian Top Tourism Awards for her guiding work.

You can find out more about Anna in this nice ABC article.

Your Outback Chariots

Experience the Red Centre in both style and comfort with our two custom-fitted vehicles, ready to tackle whatever the land sends our way.

For day tours and larger groups, enjoy the comfort of our spacious Hiace van. With seating for 11 and expansive luggage storage, relax in the spacious, air-conditioned interior and take in the ever-changing scenery though large picture windows.

For bigger adventures, experience the excitement of the Troopy. Replete with a full off-grid camping set up, including swags + tents, cooking equipment, esky, toilet, camping equipment, 120L+ water tank, recovery equipment, first aid kits, emergency comms and even a library of books, this 9-seater off-road dream can take you anywhere.

Wifi is available for an additional charge for both vehicles; please enquire directly when booking to arrange.

In the media

We have been lucky enough to get a bit of media attention; for anyone looking to learn more about our tours and award-winning guide this can be a good place to start!

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