Outback Icons Tour - Fully Accommodated (9 days)
Well, you asked for it so here it is, a fully accommodated outback 4wd tour to some of the most iconic locations in our vast outback. If you are not into camping, or you just want a break from setting up the tent, this is the trip for you. It includes accommodation every night of the tour, dinner and breakfast. All you have to do is pack your clothes and something for lunch each day and your camera to record some of the best outback scenery you will see. We haven't missed anything on this journey from fabulous Trilby Station on the Darling River to the Underground Motel at White Cliffs and the Family Hotel at Tibooburra, Cameron Corner and Cooper Creek at Innamincka, the famous Dig Tree and the more famous Birdsville Hotel, as well as visiting Big Red and the Simpson Desert. You get to drive the length of the Birdsville Track, stop overnight in the historic Marree Hotel and enjoy lunch at the Road Kill cafe in the Prairie Hotel. This tour is fully escorted by one of our expert outback guides with all the usual support that Great Divide Tours can provide from its 28 years of outback travel experience.
Basic Requirements for this Tour
The 4WD
Suitable to 4WDrives with high and low range.
Your 4WD should have recovery points located at the front and rear
All Terrain or Mud Terrain tyres with at least 50% of their original tread depth in LT or Light Truck construction, not Passenger (P) tyres
We recommend heavy duty springs and shock absorbers and a cargo barrier
A vehicle pre-trip check prior to departure is recommended
Fuel
Petrol engines 110 litres
Diesel engines 90 litres
Spares/equipment
A UHF radio – we can hire you a radio
Carry a snatch strap and rated shackles (see our shop if you need recovery equipment)
Spare fan belts, fuel filter, oil and brake fluid, 1 extra spare tyre
Assorted fuses of 10amp, 15 amp and 20 amp to suit the vehicle plus spare fuses for UHF radio and fridge
Driver experience
Prior experience not necessary as we will assist you as we go or you might consider attending our driver training course. - Do you require Driver Training?
Food
This tour includes dinner & breakfast each day, except in Port Augusta, and lunch at the Prarie Hotel on day 9. Not included are other lunches, morning/afternoon teas and alcohol.
Carry 3 extra days of emergency food supplies.
It is recommended that you carry at least 20 litres of water
Camping gear
This tour is fully accommodated.
More Info – will be sent to you once you register with your deposit
No 4WD?
We can help with the Hire of a 4WD
Refund Policy
Great Divide Tours reserves the right to cancel or alter any tour or course at any time. Great Divide Tours will determine if any refund is due if this action occurs.
In the event of you canceling a booking the following refund policy applies. Deposits are non refundable. If your booking can be reallocated to another participant then the deposit can be transferred to another tour of your choice which must be taken within 18 months of the original booked tour. The full tour fee is payable 4 weeks prior to the tour and is not refundable after this time. You should consider taking out Travel Insurance to cover any unforeseen circumstances including illness, vehicle problems or family matters.
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