Discover the Colours of Australia's Outback
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2018/19 FEATURING Discover | Sunrise or sunset over Uluru | Kata Tjuta (Olgas) | Remote the colours Plenty Highway | Kings Canyon | Underground mine tours | Ride of Australia’s the Oodnadatta track | Lake Eyre | Flinders Rangers | Kakadu | outback Cairns | Arnhem Land | with Outback Tour Services Also catering to the disability market with ‘off-road wheelchair access’ The remote touring specialists outbacktourservices.com.au About From the director Outback Tour Services At Outback Tour Services, we are proud to offer you a variety of adventurous tour products and services throughout the great Australian Outback. Our own touring products cover a wide range and include budget to luxury tours, Outback Tour Services was formed at the start of specialised and award-winning Disability 2014. Whilst the company itself is new, the owners Camping Tours, and self drive Adventure Rentals. have over 20 years experience in operating adventure camping tours in remote locations. We also operate as a Destination Management Company for a number of local and interstate companies such as With a fleet of around 70 vehicles, ranging from Intrepid/Adventure Tours Australia Group, smaller 4x4 vehicles all the way up to a 55 seat luxury Emu Run, Kings Canyon Resort and many others. coach, our specialist services cater for all remote touring experiences. Through these partnerships we are able to extend our services to offer greater choices, so your "once in a lifetime" Our Services include: experience will suit your pace, comfort » Fully catered and guided tours from level and meet your preferred travelling Alice Springs (other start and finish expectations. locations available) If you are simply looking for a seat on a » Groups can range from small family scheduled tour or interested in any of our charter in a 4x4 vehicle up to our luxury specialised services, please don’t hesitate 46 seat coach to contact our friendly and experienced team who can match you to a product » Self drive 4WD vehicle hire that best fits your brief. » Adventure camping safaris for the We look forward to welcoming you on disability market board at Outback Tour Services. » Accommodation in remote areas in one Pieter Bosch of our many “permanent camp sites” Director (located at Yulara, Kings Canyon and other locations) » We offer a range of styles from “swags” up to luxury safari tents and wheelchair accessible tents » We also have a fully equipped workshop, commercial laundry and catering facility and offer services to commercial operators » Our guides are extensively trained and fully accredited > Discover unique outback wildlife and nature 2 > outbacktourservices.com.au The remote touring specialists Private/ Group Charters Outback Tour Services We work closely with many remote areas and parks and have close working relationship has a wealth of knowledge with Indigenous cultural experiences and experience in throughout the outback! providing tailored charter You can trust us to provide you with the tours. We can cater for “true outback experience”! any length of tour, from one day tours through to state-wide and interstate extended touring. Our Guides We provide fully catered, accommodated tours (from bush camping in swags, permanent At Outback Tour Services we tents to hotel/motel accommodated) with believe our tour guides and tour passionate, professionally trained and accredited guides/drivers. hosts are the best in the business! They will share their passion Training includes: Our charter fleet ranges from small (5 seat) for and their knowledge of the 4x4 vehicles all the way up to a 55 seat touring » First aid (including remote area safety) coach that provides us capacity to cater for outback for an experience you » Extensive driving training any group size. will never forget. » Cultural and historic information As each and every charter tour is unique in Before we “hand over the keys” to any duration, size of group and destinations, we guide, they must undergo a thorough » Cooking delicious meals in “camp work closely with you to ensure that every and comprehensive training program. ovens” aspect of your experience is covered and This includes everything from classroom catered for. Charter tours are quoted after sessions to practical “on road” training. Our guides come from all over the world careful planning and consultation so we know The average tour guide will be trained for and enjoy sharing this wonderful place we get it right! up to two months before leading a group with our clients. on their own. The remote touring specialists outbacktourservices.com.au > 3 > Freedom to explore with a fully equipped modern 4X4 vehicle. From $ Adventure 250 per day Rentals Fuel not included in price Included in hire price: » Modern 4WD vehicle with GPS unit » All camping gear Want to explore the great “Outback” with the freedom » Satellite phone for emergency calls only to take your time and enjoy it all at your own pace… » An offroad trailer will be added (for a Then we can provide you with the trip of a lifetime! small cost) if numbers are over three people, providing additional room Outback Tour Services are proud to offer the friendly staff (who are ALL 4x4 enthusiasts!) for luggage and camping gear opportunity to hire a fully equipped modern will give you advice on where to explore, » A full suggested itinerary 4x4 vehicle – setting you free to explore. show you the best camping spots and even Camping in riverbeds and gorges, exploring pack your built in fridge with all the food Optional items for hire: remote tracks where bus crowds cannot you need. » A fully trained and accredited tour guide follow you! may be added to your booking (should We can help you plan the perfect holiday and the numbers in group allow for this). Our vehicles are fully equipped with all create a package for your adventure that you Guide can either be both driver and the camping gear and safety equipment will never forget. guide or just be a guide to ensure you required. All you need is a valid driver’s * The more “bush camping” you include, the less cost get the most out of your Outback 4WD licence and a sense of adventure! Our there is on accommodation experience Three vehicle types are available: » Full catering. Mitsubishi Pajero: Mitsubishi Triton: Upon request only Toyota Land Cruiser: Upon request only Late Model Mitsubishi Pajero 4x4. Late model Dual Cab 4x4 Tritons Late Model luxury Toyota 4x4 vehicles. Suitable for up to 7 people. available. Suitable for up to 5 people. Suitable for up to 7 people. 4 > outbacktourservices.com.au The remote touring specialists Accessible Tours > Our purpose-built “off-road At Outback Tour Services we believe that the wheelchair” enables you to track spectacular Australian Outback should be open and through riverbeds, rough terrain accessible to everyone. It is our great pleasure to and even go for a swim! offer remote outback camping safaris that can cater for the disability market. In short, we concentrate on your ability ..... not your disability! We offer fully tailored charter tours for up to Our tours are fully catered and include: nine people at a time. Our modern, purpose- built vehicle can take one wheelchair » Fully qualified and accredited tour guide passenger who remains in their wheelchair » Modern comfortable airconditioned as well as another who can transfer to a seat. vehicle We offer a variety of camping options » Accommodation – from swags to from bush camping to “Safari in Style” permanent tents with ramp, hotel camping with permanent tents. As we tour accommodation also available if preferred in remote areas, we also have a purpose- » Off-road wheel chair built “off-road wheelchair” to enable you to track through riverbeds and rough » Full catering for duration of tour terrain… as well as go for a swim in one Whilst we are based in Alice Springs and of the fantastic waterholes in the Western Yulara, we can start and finish tours MacDonnell Ranges. anywhere in the Northern Territory and Adelaide in South Australia. (Additional cost would be incurred if substantial vehicle relocation is required) Pricing is based and quoted on individual charters. Prices are valid from 1st of April 2018 to 31 March 2019 outbacktourservices.com.au > 5 Shaana McNaught/Tourism NT Arnhem Land and Kakadu Adventure DURATION: 3 Days Day 1: Darwin to Arnhem Land and Kakadu Day 3: Kakadu National Park to Darwin Darwin National Park Depending on the season, we will start the day with a We leave Darwin with a bright and early start, and hike to Maguk (Barramundi Gorge) or Gunlom Falls and Arnhem head to the World Heritage listed Kakadu National take a dip in the chilled, refreshing water of the natural Land Park. Firstly, we make our way to see the stunning rock plunge pools. Our next stop is the historic gold mining art at Ubirr before climbing to the top of a lookout town of Pine Creek that offers a fascinating picture of Kakadu National so see the sprawling Nardab Floodplain. Next stop, life in the mining boom of the late 19th century. We Park head to the border of Kakadu and Arnhem Land to then make our way back to Darwin (B,L). experience a Guluyumbi cruise along the East Alligator Darwin For more tour notes and to view our Terms and Conditions please visit River. Travelling with a Bininj guide, understand more our website. All tours are fully accredited. about the cultural importance of the East Alligator River to the region’s traditional custodians. Once the cruise wraps up, jump in a vehicle and cross straight into Arnhem Land for an unforgettable afternoon of exploration at an indigenous art complex known as Mawurndaddja. This complex has a spectacular series of galleries with rock art spanning from the present time to many thousands of years of age.