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Bush Camping and 4-Wheel Driving. This unique 2.5 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 two nights 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.

2.5 Day MacDonnell Ranges “Caterpillar Dreaming” 4WD Safari Itinerary - Palm Valley and West MacDonnell Ranges Adventure Tour

Day 1 (Dinner)
You will be collected from your Alice Springs accommodation approximately 3.30pm before heading off to Oak Valley Aboriginal Community. Cross the famous Hugh River Stock Route before arriving late afternoon. Here you can relax and enjoy the evening joined by one of our Aboriginal Hosts who will share a few tales around the campfire set in beautiful surroundings. Tonight you will experience the magic of sleeping out under the clearest southern stars imaginable in an Aussie Swag.

Hugh River Stock
Route Oak Valley Aboriginal Community.

Day 2 (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Enjoy a morning tour 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 West 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. Be on the watch for Rock Wallabies and other fauna that use the retreat of the rugged ranges as a safe haven. At the day’s 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 or two around the fire in true outback style.

Oak Valley Aboriginal Community
Hugh River Stock Route
Owen Springs Reserve
Ormiston Gorge Glen Helen.

Day 3 (Breakfast & Lunch)
Morning is at its best 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 Tyler’s Pass to view Gosse Bluff (comet crater) along the way. Departing Hermannsburg we lock in the hubs and 4WD into Palm Valley. After lunch, hike through this picturesque valley discovering some of its hidden treasures before its back into the vehicle and home to Alice Springs where we’ll have you back at your accommodation around 6pm.

View Gosse Bluff (Comet Crater)
Hermannsburg
Finke River
Palm Valley
Alice Springs.

+ Optional extras additional to wayoutback fare - Standley Chasm, Hermannsburg precinct, Sleeping Bags.

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.

Note:

• All information is correct at time of publishing.

• Wayoutback Safaris and / or its Agents operate in harsh and remote areas and reserve the right to alter the route or itinerary if road, weather or other circumstances dictate or at the discretion of the guide or the company. If for any reason the route is altered and / or a different itinerary is offered, no refund will be paid.

• Please be aware all our tours are participation tours and we require all passengers to assist and lend a hand in cooking, cleaning, washing up, setting up camp and packing up camps every day! So please help us make our Guides' lives easier.

• ATS the operator reserves the right to assess the fitness capability of passengers prior to tour departure. Tour is not suitable for children.

• Itinerary may vary and/or attractions substituted due to seasonal conditions, Traditional Owner and National Park requirements..

• The above program should only be used as a guideline and tour guides may change programs at their discretion to suit the specific interests of their group.

• Safaris must be reconfirmed by 4pm the day before travel direct with the tour operator.

• Personal luggage 15kgs: Is limited to an overnight bag of max 15kgs and a day pack.

ATA Child Policy On Tours

• Note: N/S = This tour is not available to children 8 years and under.
• Note: N/A = This option is not available at a discounted child rate.
• Note: *Child rates are for children 8-15 years accompanied by an adult
• Note: Children 8 years and under are not permitted to travel on any tour

The Tour Difference

• Scheluded tours operate.
• The tour operator is an experienced company specialising in active, small group safaris for the adventurous traveller.
• We offer an extensive range of tours exploring the highlights and hidden delights of Central Australia in Northern Territory.
• Their tours are nature-based with the emphasis on the unique scenery, wildlife and Aboriginal culture of each area and they cater for everyone from the fit and adventurous who want to get off the beaten track to those who prefer the sound of ‘soft adventure’ and more comfortable facilities!

About us - 'Australia 4 Wheel Drive Rentals'
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As one of the Northern Territory's leading small group safari, sightseeing, charter, tour and selfdrive specialists "Australia 4 Wheel Drive Rentals a Darwin Travel Agent License Number NT 094. Incorporating www.australia4tours.com, www.kakaduayersrocktours.com and www.australia4wheeldriverentals.com. We seek out tours from only experienced tour companies to some of Australia's most famous landmarks including Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kakadu National Park.

From the tropical Top End to the spiritual heart of the Red Centre, from Aboriginal Culture to abundant wildlife - then onto Adelaide and Cairns we have sourced an excellent range of tours for your next vacation in Australia. Our experienced staff have collectively over 30 years in the travel industry will help you discover the best of these unique and special tours offers.

Australia 4 Wheel Drive Rentals
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Postal address for correspondence: P.O.Box 3410, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia 0801
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MISSION STATEMENT

As one of the Northern Territory's leading small group safari specialists "Australia 4 Wheel Drive Rentals"
(incorporating www.australia4tours.com), we seek out tours to some of Australia's most famous landmarks including Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kakadu National Park. From the sunny tropical Top End in it's dry and spectacular wet season's to the spiritual heart of the sandy Red Centre, from Aboriginal Culture to abundant wildlife and incredable flora - then onto Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney and Cairns we have sourced an excellent range of tours for your next vacation in Australia.

Our experienced staff will help you discover the best of these unique and special tours offers across Australia with camping safaris to one day sight seeing coach trips, ecotourisim adventure camping safaris in Kakadu National Park and Uluru (Ayers Rock) from Alice Springs and Ayers Rock Resort (Uluru) in Northern Territory including learning about Aboriginal culture.