Thoughts of a visit to Australia's heartland conjures up images of mysterious landscapes dotted with majestic mountain ranges, deep coloured gorges, wide sandy river beds lined with ancient gums, multicoloured ochre, rock art sites, brilliant red sand dunes covered with golden Spinifex & sunset on the rock. All these things await us, however it's where else we go & the extra things that we see & do along the way that really adds to the experience.

The West McDonald Ranges are explored over 5 days & here you may decide to take a helicopter flight over one of the canyons. As well there are a multitude of walking trails, all with their own reward at the end. We also visit the less known East McDonald Ranges where we visit the more isolated gorge country & soak up the history of this area. Isolated stock routes in central Queensland & an outback cattle station provide an insight into life on the land. Camp oven dinner under the stars, perhaps a succulent steak at an iconic pub

We travel via remote beef roads that exist for road train access to just a few remote properties. In the Northern Territory these are linked by 4WD routes, which see few travellers. There are many remote tracks to satisfy those 4wd enthusiasts including the Palm Valley track, Cattle Water Pass, Fink Gorge & the Old Ghan track (the route of the famous Fink Desert race)
Bring a fishing rod. There are campsites on the banks of the Georgina River & Cooper's creek. Perhaps you will get lucky at Diamantina lakes.

The journey begins at Charleville central Queensland & an early arrival is recommended if you can arrange it. Here you can check out the local attractions such as the cosmos centre or see the Bilbies.
There are many points of interest before the Northern Territory border including a day at Wyreanna station.
The Plenty Highway takes us to Alice Springs for a well-earned rest.

The route home is one of the major highlights. The colours are very beautiful in this part of the world & this is truly one of the greatest drives you will ever do.

This tour is family friendly
Suitable for off road trailers

Costs are per vehicle
Self catered $3080 per vehicle $150 per extra person
Catered (18 evening meals) $ 3620 per vehicle$350 per extra person

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