10 day Adelaide to Alice Springs 4WD Expedition

Location(s):

Ayers Rock (Uluru), Alice Springs, Flinders Ranges, Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), Oodnadatta Track, Coober Pedy, West MacDonnell Ranges, Kings Canyon, Wilpena Pound, Simpson Desert, Dalhousie Hot Springs.

Description:

Days 1 & 2: Pick up 6.30am from your hostel then head north towards the magnificent Flinders Ranges. Enjoy a camel ride into your first camp where you will be joined by local Aboriginal Elders around the campfire. This is the beginning of your journey into understanding and respecting the Adnyamathanha and other Aboriginal people of our ancient land. You spend the next day in the spectacular Flinders Ranges allowing us time to bush walk and explore Wilpena Pound, Aboriginal art sites and many beautiful gorges. Explore the famous Bunyeroo and Brachina Gorges known as the”Corridors through Time“.

Day 3: Travel the famous Oodnadatta track following the historic route of
the Cameleers and the Old Ghan Railway. Visit Marree and spend time with
Aboriginal elders. Cross the dingo fence and check out Lake Eyre. Have a dip in
thermal springs; enjoy a cold beer at William Creek, a real bush pub. Population 2.

Day 4: Coober Pedy tour, go underground on our mine tour. Fossick for opal.
Meet the locals who live in underground houses in the middle of the outback.

Days 5 & 6: Explore and experience some of the most remote areas on earth, including
the Painted and Simpson Deserts. Red sand hill country. Swim at night at Dalhousie
Hot Springs (winter only). Camp in Australia’s red Centre.

Days 7 & 8: Arrive at Uluru (Ayers Rock) in time to marvel at the magnificent
sunset. Spending 2 days in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park gives us time to fully
appreciate the Aboriginal culture and spiritual meaning this area has to the
traditional owners. Join our guided walk around the base of Uluru & visit the
Cultural Centre. Bushwalk through the Valley of the Winds in the Olgas.

Days 9 & 10: Kings Canyon. Enjoy a 3 – 4 hour guided walk around the
gorges and rugged valleys descending to the Garden of Eden waterhole. Last
day hike, swim and relax in the beautiful Western MacDonnell Ranges.
NOW YOU CAN TELL YOUR FRIENDS YOU HAVE SEEN THE REAL OUTBACK!

Operator Name:

Heading Bush Outback Adventures

Operator Description:

Heading Bush Outback Adventures was established in 1989 and is the original Adelaide to Alice Springs Tour Company. The company was founded and is still owned and managed by Mick Murdoch who is 5th generation of two outback, pioneering families. His passion for the past 20 years has been to take international and local travelers into these rarely visited desert regions, so our passengers can truly say they have been introduced to Aboriginal culture and experienced the real outback. Heading Bush offers small group adventures and is an eco-accredited company. As well as running the original (and still the best!) 10 day 4WD tour from Adelaide to Alice Springs it also offers an Express 2 day trip from Alice Springs to Adelaide and a fantastic 3 day Flinders Ranges and Outback Mountain Safari.
As we travel through some of the most remote areas on earth, safety is a primary consideration. Heading Bush is recognised as setting the standards in outback safety, each vehicle is equipped with UHF radios and the latest in satellite communications and all guides are accredited and have first aid training.

Additional Info:

$200 land contents fee is payable upon departure.