State: Northern Territory
Operator: Ossies Outback 4WD Tours
Minimum Price: AUD $ 1,515

Ossie’s has been offering Outback Experiences to travellers since 1993, initially on Horseback now by custom built 4WDs. Our aim is to offer Travellers to Central Australia the opportunity to experience the more remote outback areas surrounding Alice Springs. A genuine 4WD experience in a small group, nature & historically based format. Ideal for specific interest groups – photographers; artists; writers; bird watchers; field naturalists. Also well suited to anyone with a sense of adventure; love of nature and a desire to experience the essence of the remote outback areas surrounding Alice Springs & Central Australia. Experience the Red Sand Dunes, Mirages & Thermal Pools of the Simpson Desert away from the crowds. Marvel at the splendour of the icons Uluru, Kata Tjuta & Kings Canyon. Off road on the Tanami to Newhaven Bird Reserve with its diverse ecosystems & spectacular scenery. Meet Territorian Outback characters. Enjoy unique Aboriginal Bush Tucker and Cultural opportunities. For those short of time Spend an afternoon Four wheel Driving along Owen Springs station tracks & in the Hugh River where the Explorer John Stuart rode in 1860. Complete the day with Chicken & Champagne at Rainbow Valley for Sunset. Whether accommodated or camping we travel in comfort and cater accordingly as we travel on “Tracks less Traversed”.

Day 1 (L, D): Off Road from Alice Springs Airport south east to Santa Teresa Aboriginal Community. Be prepared to see mirages and climb big red sand dunes that you’ve only imagined as we traverse the Southern Hemisphere’s largest private Cattle Station “Andado”. Visit rare Acacia Peuce “Waddy Trees” in the driest part of Australia. Molly Clarks Pioneer Homestead in the Simpson Desert. South across a Gibber (stoney) desert plain to the Finke River floodout on the NT-SA border where you’ll be amazed!! Uluru (Ayers Rock) Mt Dare Hotel, a unique remote Oasis for man & birds in far north South Australia. Dinner, Bed & Breakfast at Mt Dare offers opportunity to mingle with locals & Simpson Desert Travellers. Day 2 (B, L, D): Birding & nature walks for early risers around Mt Dare Hotel. After a Homestead breakfast we travel through Witjira National Park to Dalhousie Homestead ruins, where a Pioneer operated a Sheep Station in 1872. Smoko, swim & relax in the nearby Dalhousie Thermal Springs. You will really begin to feel the remoteness of the desert as we travel in ‘real’ camel country to Federal, as the Afghans did over 100 years ago. Campfire Lunch & Billy Tea amongst Sand Dunes & Mulga Scrub. Return, via Blood Creek sheep station ruins, to Mt Dare Hotel for a relaxing evening. Day 3 (B, L, D): Farewells at Mt Dare. We travel through the vastness of New Crown Cattle Station to obscure Charlotte Waters Telegraph Station ruins. Journey on to the Aboriginal Township of Finke. See Old Ghan Train history & Finke Desert race finish/start line. Lunch at the Lambert Centre, the mainland Centre of Gravity. Tonight we will stay at Erldunda Cattle Station and enjoy the Hospitality of the Kilgariff Family. Offers also the opportunity to experience a small slice of Station Life. Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at Erldunda Station. Day 4 (B, L): After breakfast we say our goodbyes to the Kilgariff Family and head to Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) for walks and sightseeing. Sparkling wine & food platter at Sunset at Uluru (Ayers Rock). Day 5 (B, L): An early start this morning to view sunrise at Uluru. Enjoy a sunrise breakfast then time for base walks or climb. Lunch (own expense) at the Cultural Centre continue to Kings Canyon for the Rim walk or the less strenuous Valley walk. Helicopter Flights optional, at own expense. Day 6 (L): Kings Canyon to Finke Gorge National Park to a ‘hideaway’ called Boggy Hole (4WD destination only) with its spectacular scenery and beautiful swimming hole. This location is an attractive haven for many species of waterbirds. Then its homeward bound to the ‘Alice’.

Notes:

Tour Code: ARKSD6
Special Departure Dates: On application
Trip Duration: 6 days
Departs from: Alice Springs
Tour Ends: Alice Springs
Departure Time: 8.00 a.m
Return Time: 5.00 p.m
All Prices: ARKSD6 2 Star Mt Dare Homestead, Cabin Accommodation at Yulara, Kings Canyon Budget, Meals as nominated. $1515* ARKSD6 3 Star Mt Dare Homestead, Outback Pioneer Resort at Yulara (budget room with bathroom), Kings Canyon Budget, Meals as nominated. $1550 Twin share* ARKSD6 3.5 Star Mt Dare Homestead, The Lost Camel at Yulara, Kings Canyon Range View, Meals as nominated. $1940 Twin share * $2452 Sole use * ARKSD6 4.5-Star Mt Dare Homestead, Desert Gardens Hotel at Yulara, Kings Canyon Deluxe Room, Meals as nominated. $2045 Twin share * $2764 Sole use *