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ITINERARY:
BC = Bush Camp, with facilities
 Bush
Camping and 4-Wheel Driving
This unique 2 day West MacDonnell Ranges adventure tour offers
the very best of the Alice Springs region: the West MacDonnell
Ranges and Palm Valley as well as a night out bush, camping
under our magnificent southern stars. Travelling in a 4WD
vehicle with a genuine small group (max. 16 people), we explore
highlights such as Ormiston Gorge, Glen Helen Gorge, Owen
Springs Reserve, the Hermannsburg Settlement as well as 4-wheel
driving into Palm Valley.
Aboriginal Component
We will take a visit to the Oak Valley Aboriginal Community
south of Alice Springs to provide you with a first-hand experience
of local Aboriginal life. You can learn about ancient myths
and stories of their land, bush tucker, spear and boomerang
throwing. You will also get to experience some of their paintings
and artefacts they make which can be purchased. As well as
Oak Valley we will visit Hermannsburg Aboriginal Community
offering the opportunity to explore this settlement that was
established in 1877.
 Our
Guides
Among the Best Our experienced guides have all the required
bush skills to keep you safe and comfortable.
They are among the best in
Central Australia because of their enthusiasm and ability
to bring people together to have the best time.
This is backed up with extensive
local knowledge of the outback, the Aboriginal people (Anangu),
plus local and European history.
This 2 day safari will leave
you with a memory of a lifetime and a real taste of Outback
Alice Springs.
Day
1.
(Lunch & Dinner)
The day starts early as we
pick you up from your accommodation at about 5.45am to finalise
ticketing and then get on the road to begin our journey.
From here we head off to Oak
Valley Aboriginal Community. We now spend the morning checking
out the sights of Oak Valley including Rock Paintings and
carvings with your Aboriginal Host. From here we head along
the Hugh River stock route on and into Owen Springs Reserve
4 wheel driving along bush tracks through this old cattle
station emerging at the west MacDonnell Ranges. The MacDonnell
Ranges stretch for over 200km in length enabling us to explore
some stunning gorges, refreshing waterholes and walks through
a landscape unique to this part of the world. The day will
be packed with information, swimming, short walks and time
out to enjoy your surrounds.
Highlights included are Oak
Valley Aboriginal Community, Hugh River Stock Route, Owen
Springs Reserve, Ormiston Gorge and Glen Helen. Be on the
watch for Rock Wallabies and other fauna that use the retreat
of the rugged ranges as a safe haven. At the days end we
set up our bush camp for a night under the stars situated
on the Finke River, here we will cook dinner over the campfire
and share a few tales and an ale around the fire in true outback
style.
- Oak Valley Aboriginal Community
- Hugh River Stock Route
- Owen Springs Reserve
- Ormiston Gorge
- Glen Helen
Day 2.
(Breakfast, Lunch)
Morning is at its best just
as the sun starts to rise followed with a hearty breakfast
and a fresh pot of coffee. After breaking camp we head off
around Namatjira Drive stopping at Tylers Pass to view Gosse
Bluff (comet crater) along the way. From this point its on
towards Hermannsburg, a Historic Lutheran Mission established
in 1877. On arrival at Hermannsburg well visit the heritage
precinct+ where we can explore the historic buildings and
grounds whilst enjoying a cup of tea or coffee.
Departing Hermannsburg we lock
in the hubs and 4wd into Palm Valley. After lunch well go
for a hike through this picturesque valley discovering some
of its hidden treasures. After our hike its back into the
vehicle and off home to Alice Springs. We will have you back
at your accommodation around 6pm.
- View Gosse Bluff (Comet
Crater)
- Hermannsburg
- Finke River
- Palm Valley
- Alice Springs
+ Cost additional to Wayoutback
fare. If visiting Standley Chasm or the Precinct at Hermannsburg,
entry fee not included in fare.
Itinerary may change due to
seasonal changes, operational logistics and accessibility.
 Important
Notes:
Aboriginal Host may frequent tour whilst training
Tour Itinerary may change due to seasonal changes, operational
logistics and accessibility.
Itinerary
maybe reversed due to shorter daylight hours in winter months.
Also Itinerary may change due to seasonal changes, operational
logistics and accessibility.
Some
activities within Australia's National parks are dependant
on the weather and observance of cultural traditions, therefore
itineraries are subject to change.
Tours are to remote
areas and there is quite a lot of hiking involved over uneven
ground. Passengers should be of reasonable health and fitness
and be carrying all required medication.
Full
payment is required for this tour at the time of booking.
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