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Desert Safaris AN INCREDIBLE ADVENTURE AWAITS

PRE-RELEASE BROCHURE 2020 OUTBACKSPIRITTOURS.COM.AU

Welcome to a path less travelled

The Canning &

Deep in the heart of Australia’s remote desert country lies some of the most spellbinding scenery on earth. The unique, beautiful yet fragile environment will surprise and delight, and there’s always more than meets the eye. But because of the immense challenges of simply getting there, very few have seen it.

The planning, expertise and equipment that’s needed for an adventure down the or across the Simpson Desert is often beyond even the most enthusiastic traveller. Just the cost of doing it under your own steam is astronomical. People who have ventured into these areas with us speak of a dream that would never have been fulfilled if it wasn’t for Outback Spirit. They didn’t want to do it themselves, and simply wouldn’t trust anyone else in such remote, unforgiving country.

One of the most appealing aspects of our desert safaris is the ability to use a proper flushing toilet, and have a hot shower. Providing this in the middle of a desert is no mean feat (see to page 5 for more details). Putting comfort to one side, these remote adventures also hinge on having the right tour drivers and back-up support. Our team of drivers are experienced professionals, as are our specially trained Mercedes Benz technicians who are on call 24 hours a day.

We hope you’ll join us on a path less travelled in 2020.

Andre & Courtney Ellis Brothers / Founders / Owners

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The incredible Mercedes Benz G Wagon

The Mercedes Benz G Wagon is one of the most capable and robust all-terrain vehicles in the world. Off-road, they are unrivalled. Comfort-wise, nothing comes close. And then, there’s the engineering and safety which Mercedes Benz is renowned for.

Like the Australian Defence Force, we have a fleet that consists of 6x6 and 4x4 G Wagons. The 6x6 vehicles underpin the whole expedition thanks to their high payload, allowing us to carry our own kitchen and amenities units, both of which were custom made and engineered for Outback Spirit. The amenities unit features two shower/toilet cubicles and retains all toilet waste for disposal in town. For a trip like this, the ability to have a hot shower and flushing toilet makes all the difference. All passenger seats in the G Wagons face forward, are full size and have seat belts (seat rotations occur daily). They feature good legroom (far more than normal 4WD vehicles), great visibility and are very comfortable. The vehicles are also equipped with satellite telephones and advanced medical kits. Outback Spirit’s investment in these vehicles totals $4 million, or $2 million per convoy. They are the most capable commercial expedition fleets in Australian touring history, something you’re sure to attest to if you come aboard for an adventure like no other.

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Camp in Comfort

The idea of going without basic comforts is enough to turn anyone off heading bush. Digging holes or hooking up a cumbersome hot water apparatus is no one’s idea of a good time. This is why our desert safaris are so unique.

Aboard each of our six-wheel-drive military style G Wagons is a specially designed and engineered pod. One vehicle houses a mobile kitchen, whilst the other features two equal sized bathrooms, complete with hot showers and flushing toilets. A work of art, this incredible amenity unit features a hydraulically raiseable roof, large water storage and return effluent tank. So, in addition to providing that all-important level of comfort, we’re also looking after the environment by removing waste instead of burying it in the scrub. In each Desert Safari crew there’s an experienced camp cook who’ll provide delicious cuisine for the expedition. And, with ample refrigeration and a resupply rendezvous (on the Canning), we’re never short of good quality, fresh food. Of course a good night’s rest is just as important as a shower and a good meal, so we’ve provided the best camping equipment available to make the experience as enjoyable as possible. The large tents are easy to erect with only one centre pole and a few pegs. You’ll be sleeping off the ground on a sturdy lightweight stretcher bed, with a self-inflating mattress to go on top. As the desert nights can get quite cold, we also provide you with a high quality sleeping bag to keep you warm and comfortable. No campsite is complete without a crackling fire, and it’s here that you’ll be able to relax and unwind at the end of the day, chatting to new friends under the desert stars.

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2020 Pre-release Offers

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Call 1800 688 222 or visit www.outbackspirittours.com.au Canning Stock Route Expedition

16 DAYS | 15 NIGHTS BROOME – NEWMAN (AND VICE VERSA) Includes flight from Newman to on day 16

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• Journey down the longest and most remote stock route in the world, from Billiluna to Wiluna (or vice-versa) • Spend 12 nights on the stock route in scenic locations, including the oasis of Durba Springs, described as one of the most beautiful locations in Australia • Learn the rich history behind many of the 51 Wells installed in 1910 to provide drinking water to the cattle (and drovers!) • Visit Breaden Pool, the Breaden Hills and Godfrey Tank • Camp on the banks of Lake Disappointment for an unforgettable sunset over the salt flats • Gain an insight into the unique and ancient culture of the Western Desert people who have occupied this remote area for over 30,000 years • Travel through the traditional lands of the and view Western Desert rock art • Enjoy travelling the route in comfort, with hot showers, flushing toilets & exceptional catering • Travel in a specialised convoy of 5 Mercedes Benz G Wagons, offering unrivalled capability, reliability and comfort Freecall 1800 688 222 9

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ACCOMMODATION & ITINERARY SNAPSHOT

DAY DESTINATION ACCOMMODATION DAY DESTINATION ACCOMMODATION

1 Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa Accommodated 9 Well 24 Camping

2 Tanami Track Camping 10 Lake Disappointment Camping

3 Canning's 303 Marker Camping 11 Durba Springs Camping

4 Well 46 Camping 12 Durba Springs Camping

5 Well 42 Camping 13 McConkey Hill Camping

6 Well 38 Camping 14 Well 1 Camping

7 Well 33 Camping 15 Seasons Hotel, Newman Accommodated

8 Thring Rock Camping 16 Tour Concludes 10 outbackspirittours.com.au

Canning Stock Route Expedition

16 DAYS | DELUXE CAMPING | BROOME – NEWMAN (INCLUDES FLIGHT TO PERTH ON DAY 16)

DAY 5 After morning tea, we continue south to Well Your Journey Well 45 – The – 36 where you’ll learn about Eileen and George Gravity Lakes Lanagan. We then press on and make camp DAY 1 at Well 33 on the outskirts of Kunawarritji Meet in Broome Today we tackle the Great Sandy Desert and head Aboriginal Community, one of the most remote Today you’ll be picked up from Broome airport to an area known as Gravity Lakes. We’ll make communities in Australia. Well 33 has a large by your Outback Spirit safari team and whisked brief stops at a couple of wells, spending longer water tank and windmill providing plenty of off to Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa. at Well 43 - traditionally known as Billowaggi. fresh water, so it’s a good spot to catch up on This evening, meet your fellow adventurers A drive over the Guli Lake System takes us to our some washing. This afternoon we also meet our during your pre-tour briefing, enjoy dinner camping spot just north of the Helena Springs resupply plane at the airstrip. Meals: B.L.D together and start to get a little excited. Meals: D Track. Make camp amongst the gum trees and enjoy another magnificent evening under the DAY 8 DAY 2 desert stars. Meals: B.L.D Wells 32, 31 & 30 – Thring Rock The Adventure Begins DAY 6 This morning we stock up on diesel from the This morning we depart Broome for the Tiru – Tobin Lake – Wardabunni community store and continue our adventure adventure of a lifetime. Follow the Great south to Wells 32 (Mallowa), 31 (Wullowla) Northern to Fitzroy Crossing before Our first stop this morning is at Well 41, also and 30 (Duna Jinnda). Enjoy lunch under the continuing to our first campsite near Halls Creek. called ‘Tiru’ by traditional owners. The area shady trees surrounding Well 30 before trekking Your crew will help you become familiar with the surrounding ‘Tiru’ has better than average soil on to Thring Rock, named by Larry Wells in 1896 camping equipment and prepare a sumptuous which in turn provided good feed for the mobs after a member of John McDouall Stuart’s 1862 dinner under the stars. Meals: B.L.D of cattle that were driven down the track. expedition across Australia. Thring Rock is an Well 40 has some fascinating history regarding impressive sandstone outcrop, and a short climb DAY 3 a fellow called Michael Tobin, who was part of to the lookout provides exceptional views of the Billiluna – Crystal Well – Canning's the original 1906 survey expedition. surrounding countryside. Tonight, we camp at 303 marker After some morning tea we trek across Lake the base of Thring Rock. Meals: B.L.D Tobin to arrive at Well 39, home to hundreds Anticipation grows today as we travel down the DAY 9 and reach the official start of the of budgerigars that thrive on the surface water Canning Stock Route at Billiluna. From here we provided by the well, now in ruins. We then arrive The Beautiful Desert Oaks pass Bloodwood bore, Well 51 and Well 49 - at Wardabunni Rockhole, the location of Well 38 After breakfast we pack up camp and traverse known as the ‘Crystal Well’ because of its reliable which was created when members of Canning’s numerous sand dunes en route to Well 27. drinking water. Our first night on the stock route party blasted a hole in the rocky creek bed. Enjoy a short morning tea break before will be nearby at Canning’s 303 Marker. Water was abundant but it proved difficult to continuing to Well 26, recently restored Meals: B.L.D persuade cattle to drink at the site. Nevertheless, to provide excellent drinking water. After it makes for a lovely campsite. Meals: B.L.D replenishing the convoy’s water tanks, we push DAY 4 on to Well 25 for lunch under the shade of some Godfrey Tank & Breaden Pool DAY 7 beautiful Desert Oak trees. This afternoon we The Mystery of Well 37 – Kunawarritji arrive at Well 24, located just past the intersection Our destinations today were named after two of the . Set up camp and get ready members of David Carnegie’s expedition of 1896. After packing up camp our first stop is Well for a superb sunset. Meals: B.L.D As the party desperately searched for water, 37, a place shrouded in mystery since the first Godfrey Massie found a huge natural stone cattle drive down the stock route in 1910. DAY 10 catchment, hence the name ‘Godfrey Tank’. About 150 bullocks were being driven by George Another party member, Joe Breaden, also found Shoesmith, James Thompson, Fred Terone Georgia Bore – Lake Disappointment water in a lower area which was named Breaden and an Indigenous called ‘Chinaman’. Today’s section of the route is also part of the Pool. Today we’ll explore the wonderful natural After Fred Terone headed back to Halls Creek Talawana Track, which if followed west for features of these waterholes before continuing due to illness, the remaining men pushed on to 450kms will take you to Newman. We'll pass our journey south. Briefly stop at Wells 48 and Well 37 where they were later found dead under by the Capricorn Roadhouse fuel dump, where 47 before tackling the first of the big sand dunes. mysterious circumstances. Their graves have many travellers pre-arrange a ‘fuel drop’ through Tonight, we camp at Well 46. Meals: B.L.D been preserved near the well. the Capricorn Roadhouse. Fuel is carted out in Freecall 1800 688 222 11

pass Wells 14 and 13 before reaching Well 12, which offers excellent drinking water thanks to a recent restoration. After replenishing our water supplies, we continue on to McConkey Hill near Well 10 and set up camp. Meals: B.L.D

DAY 14 Glen-Ayle Station – Wiluna – Well 1 Also known as Weld Springs, Well 9 is where the remote pastoral property Glen-Ayle Station begins, evident by the cattle yards and infrastructure. It’s also where , the first premier of , was forced to build a small fort in 1874. Here, we deviate from the official stock route and travel through 44-gallon drums with names written on top, but Rockhole before arriving at one of the most Glen-Ayle Station to Wiluna. After refuelling, we with the availability of fuel at Kunawarritji the scenic parts of the entire stock route, Durba return to the stock route and set up camp at practice has become less popular. Springs (Jilikuru). We’ll camp here for two nights Well 1. Meals: B.L.D This morning we make a stop at Georgia Bore, to get the most out of this truly magnificent which is not a traditional Canning well but a setting. Meals: B.L.D DAY 15 bore drilled by CRA for use by their survey crews Hello Newman in the 1970’s. We then trek on towards Lake DAY 12 Today marks the end of our journey along the Disappointment, an ephemeral salt-lake named Durba Springs Canning Stock Route as we meet up with the by Frank Hann in 1897. After following the Durba Springs was always a popular spot for . Arrive into Newman direction of several creek beds, Hann was drovers to rest up for a few days while driving early this afternoon and check in to the Seasons expecting to find a large freshwater lake. cattle down from the East Kimberley. The area, Hotel, with time to unwind before our final He instead came across a large dry salt-lake, traditionally called ‘Jilikuru’ by the Martu people, celebratory dinner together. Meals: B.L.D hence the name ‘Lake Disappointment’. is also home to a number of distinctive Western This afternoon we set up camp on the banks of Desert Aboriginal rock art sites. This morning, DAY 16 Lake Disappointment and watch the spectacular enjoy guided walks around the Durba Hills taking Farewell, But Not Goodbye panorama come alive as the sun sets. Meals: B.L.D in some of the art sites. The afternoon can be Enjoy breakfast together once more, before being spent at your leisure. Meals: B.L.D transferred to the Newman airport for your flight DAY 11 to Perth*. Farewell, until your next Outback Spirit Tropic of Capricorn – Durba Springs DAY 13 adventure! Meals: B Well 16 through to Well 10 After breaking camp this morning we follow the * Please confirm the time of your included flight western edge of Lake Disappointment to Savory Well rested, we begin early and head south to with our office. This flight can be excluded from Creek. Depending on recent rainfall, we may Well 16. Here you’ll learn of the area’s torturous the package. need to travel further west to avoid the muddy history before moving on to Well 15, where we creek bed. We’ll pass by Well 19 and Onegunyah stop at the lookout for morning tea. Next, we G HURRY! 2020 PRICING, DATES & PRE-RELEASE OFFERS Must book by 30 September to obtain pre-release offer!

16 DAYS | 15 NIGHTS 2020 DEPARTURE DATES PRE-RELEASE OFFER per person twin share $12,795 Less any discounts MAY 1, 20* $12,495 excluding Newman to Perth airfare JUN 9, 28* Single Supplement: $395 Deposit required on booking: $2,500pp JUL 10, 18 SAVE $900 TOUR INCLUSIONS per person AUG 6*, 26 Small group size 19 All meals, including all breakfasts, lunches and dinners whilst on tour SEP 14* All attraction, entry & national park fees NOTE: Departures with an * next to them operate in the opposite direction. Reverse itinerary available on request. 2 Nights of exceptional accommodation 13 Nights of deluxe camping with full EARLY PAYMENT INCENTIVE facilities, including hot showers & flushing Pay your tour in full by 30 September 2019 and save an additional $350 per person. toilets. All equipment is provided and is the most modern, comfortable and user friendly available LOYALTY DISCOUNT GROUP DISCOUNT One-way flight from Newman to Perth, or Perth to Newman on reverse departures Travelled Discount Group size Discount Once Save $150pp 4 travellers Save $150pp Travel aboard specialised convoy of tour vehicles – the Mercedes Benz G Wagon 2-3 tours Save $250pp 5-7 travellers Save $200pp 4 or more tours Save $350pp 8 or more travellers Please enquire Services of 5 professional driver guides Simpson Desert Expedition

14 DAYS | 13 NIGHTS – AND RETURN

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• Cross the world’s largest parallel sand dune desert with an expert safari crew • Travel in comfort with hot showers, flushing toilets & exceptional catering • Discover the rich Aboriginal and European history of the area • Visit Dalhousie Springs and enjoy a swim in the thermal pools, the largest surface expression of the Great Artesian Basin • Follow the historic Old Ghan Railway to Finke • Travel the infamous French Line through the Simpson Desert Regional Reserve • Camp at Chambers Pillar and admire a spectacular sunset from the viewing platform • Spend 2 nights at the Birdsville Hotel in the middle of the adventure • Explore the northern Simpson Desert along the Hay River Track, running between the dunes • Visit Goyder’s Pillar near Batton Hill • Discover Ewaninga Rock Carvings and visit Tapatjatjaka Art & Craft Centre • Travel in a specialised convoy of 5 Mercedes Benz G Wagons, offering unrivalled capability, reliability and comfort Freecall 1800 688 222 13

ACCOMMODATION & ITINERARY SNAPSHOT

DAY DESTINATION ACCOMMODATION DAY DESTINATION ACCOMMODATION

1 The Mercure Alice Springs Resort Accommodated 8 Birdsville Hotel Accommodated

2 Chambers Pillar Camping 9 Eyre Creek Camping

3 Mt Dare Camping 10 Hay River Camping

4 French Line Camping 11 Tropic of Capricorn Camping

5 French Line Camping 12 Batton Hill Camp Camping

6 French Line Camping 13 The Mercure Alice Springs Resort Accommodated

7 Birdsville Hotel Accommodated 14 Tour Concludes 14 outbackspirittours.com.au

Simpson Desert Expedition

14 DAYS | DELUXE CAMPING | ALICE SPRINGS - BIRDSVILLE AND RETURN

Later this morning we continue heading south DAY 4 Your Journey to and visit the Tapatjatjaka Art and Craft Dalhousie Springs – Simpson Desert Centre. Browse through the gallery and chat to Regional Reserve DAY 1 local artists before heading west to Chambers Your Adventure Begins in Alice Springs Pillar Historical Reserve. Here, we’ll set up camp Among the sand dunes and floodplains of the Upon your arrival in Alice Springs today you’ll and your crew will help you get familiarised with Simpson Desert’s western edge lies a series of be met at the airport by your friendly and the equipment. Late this afternoon, enjoy a thermal springs surrounded by lush vegetation professional safari crew. Check in to the Mercure walk to Chambers Pillar for a magnificent desert and an abundance of wildlife. Inscribed onto the Australian National Heritage List in 2009, Alice Springs Resort and join your fellow sunset. Meals: B.L.D adventurers for a trip briefing. The rest of the Dalhousie Springs is the largest surface expression afternoon can be spent at your leisure before a DAY 3 of the Great Artesian Basin and was used as a source of food and medicine by Aboriginal people welcome dinner at the hotel restaurant. Meals: D Finke – Mt. Dare for thousands of years. The springs are home This morning we depart Chambers Pillar and DAY 2 to unique species of fish such as the Lake Eyre once again follow the Old Ghan Railway south. Hardyhead, and other rare aquatic life found Alice Springs – Tapatjatjaka Art and Craft Your knowledgeable guides will tell you all about nowhere else in the world. They’re also a haven Centre – Chambers Pillar this fascinating part of Australian history as you for arid-land birdlife. head towards Finke. This afternoon we pass Today the adventure begins as we depart Alice This morning we arrive at Dalhousie Springs for through Charlotte Waters, the site of an old Springs and follow the Old Ghan Railway south. morning tea and a swim in this beautiful oasis. Telegraph Repeater station built in 1872, before Stop to view the Ewaninga Rock Carvings, a We then begin our crossing of the Simpson crossing the NT/SA border. From here we head highly-concentrated series of petroglyphs which Desert, the largest parallel sand dune desert in into the vast Witjira National Park and on to Mt. provide a valuable link to the activities of early the world. In total, over 1100 dunes run parallel Dare Hotel, the last we’ll see of civilisation before Arrernte Aboriginal people. Sandstone outcrops to one another from the Witjira National Park heading into the desert. Here we’ll make camp form natural galleries which contain a great to Birdsville. Travelling east we cross the vast for the night and enjoy dinner at the hotel. variety of symbols and motifs. floodplains of Spring Creek Delta before Meals: B.L.D arriving at the first of the dunes, which start out small and then gradually increase in size. Continue to Purni Bore, an uncapped bore from the 1960’s which has created an artificial wetland in the desert. This afternoon, trek further into the Simpson before making camp along the French Line. Meals: B.L.D

DAYS 5, 6 & 7 Crossing the Simpson Over the next three days we continue trekking east along the French Line but also follow other tracks including the WAA and K1 Lines. On occasions we’ll divert down other seismic survey tracks to points of interest, such as the Approdinna Attora Knolls. Standing out amongst the red sand, these two flat topped hills of white gypseous rock were once dunes formed of flour gypsum that later hardened to their present form. Today they offer some of the best views in the Simpson. Freecall 1800 688 222 15

Our camp sites for each evening will be between of Annandale Station, the first QLD station After lunch, continue heading north to the Tropic the Simpson’s red dunes. Clumps of shady gidgee purchased by Sir in 1896. of Capricorn, where we’ll set up camp nearby. trees can be found in some of the dune corridors, This afternoon we make camp along the Meals: B.L.D which make for ideal campsites. Eyre Creek. Meals: B.L.D A climb to the top of the nearest dune at sunset DAY 12 is well worth the effort; the breathtaking view and DAY 10 Tropic of Capricorn – Batton Hill Camp change in colours a true feast for the eyes. In the Hay River Track This morning we pass by Vantage Point, with evening, enjoy sitting around the campfire as your In the winter of 1939, explorer Cecil Madigan views to Mt Winnecke. We then follow the crew prepare dinner and explain the fascinating from Renmark undertook a crossing of the Hay River to Batton Hill Camp, a serviced camp landscape. On clear nights, star gazing is truly an Simpson Desert with a party of nine, including site managed by Traditional Owners in the far incredible experience in the Simpson. a biologist, botanist, photographer and a radio north of the Simpson. After setting up camp, On Day 7, travel south along the K1 line from operator. With nineteen camels, the expedition we head off to take a look at the imposing Poeppel Corner to the Warburton Creek team made the exhausting crossing from Andado Goyder’s Pillar. We then return to camp and soak before meeting up with the . Station in the to Birdsville up the majesty of the Simpson for the last time. From here we head north and arrive in Birdsville in twenty-five days. The expedition is regarded Meals: B.L.D late afternoon for our two-night stay at the as one of the last classic Australian exploration Birdsville Pub. Enjoy a few nights in relative luxury adventures. It also pioneered the use of mobile DAY 13 and prepare for the next leg of the journey! radio communication, with national broadcasts Batton Hill Camp – Alice Springs being made through the ABC from desert camps Meals: B.L.D - daily Returning to civilisation, we pack up camp for along the journey. the final time and trek west to join up with the DAY 8 This morning we pass by Madigan Camps 21 . From here we’ll travel alongside Birdsville Rest Day and 20 before entering the Munga-Thirri Harts Range before passing through Gemtree and Today is a day of rest for passengers and crew (Simpson Desert) National Park. Heading joining up to the . From here it’s alike. Catch up on some washing, visit some of west, we start climbing the dunes again before just a short run south to where it all began – the sights around town or wander down to the arriving at the intersection of the Hay River Alice Springs. Arriving mid-afternoon, we check in edge of the Diamantina River. Our meals for the Track and Madigan’s Camp 16, where there is a to the Mercure Alice Springs Resort for the final day will be at the hotel. Meals: B.L.D Eucalypt with a faint blaze from Madigan’s 1939 night of our adventure. Enjoy a celebratory dinner expedition. From here we head north, travelling together and relive the expedition with your DAY 9 within the dune corridors alongside the Hay River. fellow travellers. Meals: B.L.D Birdsville – Nappanerica – Madigan Line Despite the river being mainly dry, there are some towering River Red Gums in sections. DAY 14 Time to saddle up again and head back in to the This afternoon we make camp in a picturesque Tour concludes mighty Simpson. Our first challenge for the day is spot beside the river. Meals: B.L.D Nappanerica (Big Red) which affords sensational After breakfast this morning you’ll be transferred panoramic views over the desert plains once DAY 11 to the airport or to your accommodation if staying on in ‘the Alice’. Meals: B the top is reached. From here we take the QAA Hay River Track – Lake Caroline – line to the Eyre Creek, where we’ll start trekking north along the Madigan Line through Adria Tropic of Capricorn Downs Station (Adria Downs is private property. Our journey today continues alongside the Hay Outback Spirit has special permission to traverse River and up to Lake Caroline, a vast claypan that through the station). Learn about the history on occasions contains water. G HURRY! 2020 PRICING, DATES & PRE-RELEASE OFFERS Must book by 30 September to obtain pre-release offer!

14 DAYS | 13 NIGHTS 2020 DEPARTURE DATES PRE-RELEASE OFFER per person twin share $11,695 Less any discounts APR 27 Single Supplement: $425 MAY 14 Deposit required on booking: $2,500pp

TOUR INCLUSIONS JUN 2, 19 SAVE $900 per person Small group size 19 AUG 4, 22 All meals, including all breakfasts, lunches and dinners whilst on tour SEP 9 All attraction, entry & national park fees 4 Nights of good quality hotel accommodation EARLY PAYMENT INCENTIVE 9 Nights of deluxe camping with full Pay your tour in full by 30 September 2019 and save an additional $300 per person. facilities, including hot showers & flushing toilets. All equipment is provided and is the most modern, comfortable and user LOYALTY DISCOUNT GROUP DISCOUNT friendly available Travelled Discount Group size Discount Travel aboard specialised convoy of tour Once Save $150pp 4 travellers Save $150pp vehicles – the Mercedes Benz G Wagon 2-3 tours Save $250pp 5-7 travellers Save $200pp Services of 5 professional driver guides 4 or more tours Save $350pp 8 or more travellers Please enquire

HEALTH & FITNESS Most of our tour itineraries contain guided sightseeing walks to natural attractions. As such passengers are required Terms & Conditions to have a reasonable level of fitness in order to participate in such walks. The Terms & Conditions under which Outback Spirit Tours operate are Some walking tracks have sections of uneven rocky ground and may be detailed below. Payment of the Tour deposit represents an acceptance of slippery. The walks on our tours vary in length, so please read your chosen the Terms & Conditions. itinerary for further information or contact one of our friendly travel consultants who will be able to describe the walk to you. If passengers feel The deposit payable to confirm a reservation is BOOKINGS & DEPOSITS they are unable to participate in the walk on the day, alternative arrangements shown in the pricing section on each of the tour pages within this brochure. will be made with adequate provision for passenger comfort and safety. To confirm a tour booking, the deposit must be paid at the time of making the reservation by credit card or direct deposit. Credit cards accepted are Whilst on a bushwalk it is the responsibility of each passenger to carry Visa and MasterCard. If paying by cheque, Outback Spirit will allow 7 days for adequate drinking water. Bottles are supplied as part of the explorer pack the cheque to be received in our office. which is included in each tour fare. If passengers elect not to receive the pack, they must source and bring another water bottle on tour. All Outback Spirit CREDIT CARD FEES If paying by credit card a small transaction fee of 1% is coaches feature a water refilling point. applicable. Cards accepted are Visa and MasterCard. AT TIME OF BOOKING Passengers are asked to notify Outback Spirit of any GENERAL MOBILITY AND SPECIAL ASSISTANCE Passengers are required special requirements (for example health or diet) at the time the booking to have a reasonable level of mobility to be able to board and alight the is made. Outback Spirit will advise all third parties such as hotels and cruise safari vehicles unaided. Due to space restrictions aboard our vehicles we operators of these requirements and will endeavour to ensure they are met. are unable to accommodate passengers who require the use of wheelchairs However, we cannot guarantee that all special requirements will be met in or walkers. Our vehicles are not equipped with wheelchair ramps or lifters. all instances. Passengers requiring physical or mental assistance must be accompanied by a companion who is willing and capable of providing such assistance. FINAL PAYMENTS The final payment for our booking must be received in our office no later than 100 days prior to your departure date. This payment LARGE GROUPS/EXCLUSIVE USE For large groups taking an entire date will be clearly spelt out on your booking documentation. For bookings departure, different terms and conditions apply. Please contact our office made within 100 days of the tour departure the full payment will be required for details. within 7 days. If taking the early payment discount final payment must be RISKS, PARTICIPATION & ENJOYMENT received by 30-09-2019. • Smoking is not permitted on board Outback Spirit Tour vehicles. PASSENGER CANCELLATIONS Cancellation fees will be levied relative to • Seat allocations on board Outback Spirit G Wagon safari vehicles operate the amount of notice given and must be received in writing or by email. with a daily seat rotation system to ensure passengers enjoy different Days Notice 180 or more 100–179 Days 60–99 Days Less than 60 Days seating positions whilst on tour. Fee PP 50% of deposit Loss of deposit 50% of fare 100% of fare • Passengers accept that tours include participation in activities which may involve certain risks and dangers beyond the control of Outback Spirit. DATE CHANGES Changing to another tour departure for the same tour Such activities containing risks include, but are not limited to, bush is permitted if there is sufficient availability and the new date falls within walking, swimming, and travelling in remote undeveloped locations. 150 days of the old departure date and is within the same calendar year. • Passengers accept that Outback Spirit’s desert safaris travel through Requests must be made at least 60 days prior to travel. If an alternate date extremely remote regions for days on end. Overnight stays are in extremely is unavailable or unsuitable and you cannot travel on the original date your remote areas located far away from hospitals, medical centres or other booking will be subject to our standard cancellation terms detailed above. forms of professional medical facilities. Outback Spirit crew members TOUR FARES The tour fares quoted in this brochure are per person twin all have current first aid qualifications. The vehicles carry an extensive share. Single supplements are applicable for single travellers requesting medical chest and numerous satellite telephones. In the event of a medical single accommodation. Forced singles are also required to pay the single evacuation, Outback Spirit will liaise with the Royal Flying Doctor Service supplement. The tour fares quoted in this brochure are valid for the 2020 who will be met at the closest possible airfield for passenger extraction. calendar year. • Passengers accept that it is their responsibility to ensure that their health The tour fares quoted are in Australian Dollars (A$) and include Australian is in a state which will allow them to enjoy the tour and successfully Goods and Services Tax (GST). complete the activities that the tour offers. PRE RELEASE OFFER The pre-release offers detailed in this brochure are • Passengers will not be permitted to continue on tours when in the opinion applicable to bookings made on or before Monday 30th September 2019, for of the Outback Spirit Tour Leader, the passenger’s conduct or condition is travel in 2020. placing their own or the safety of other passengers at risk, or is adversely TRAVEL INSURANCE Outback Spirit strongly advises passengers to take out affecting the enjoyment of other passengers; for whatever cause. travel insurance to cover any unforeseen circumstances, such as cancellation. • Outback Spirit will take all reasonable steps to provide an enjoyable tour. We recommend that you do this at the time of booking to insure your However, no liability will be accepted for any loss of enjoyment experienced deposit. Outback Spirit can organise and issue this insurance for you. by passengers due to circumstances which are out of our control. LUGGAGE LIMITS Each passenger is entitled to take one medium size DISPUTE RESOLUTION Should any dispute arise between Outback Spirit suitcase weighing no more than 14 kg. The sum of each case’s width, length and a passenger, it is agreed that formal proceedings in a Court or Tribunal and depth is not to exceed 150cm. Passengers may also take on board the will not commence until after the following process has been complied with: safari vehicles one hand luggage item, such as their Explorer Pack. The weight A written notice specifying the nature of the dispute (“the notice”). of hand luggage is not to exceed 3 kg per person and size must be kept to a minimum. Luggage limits are enforced on every tour. Passengers will be Following the issue of the notice, the parties will in good faith attempt to asked to leave their excess baggage behind in the event that the weight of resolve the dispute by negotiation, mediation, expert determination or as the luggage exceeds our limits. The luggage is entirely at the passengers’ risk otherwise agreed. during the tour. If the process for the resolution of the dispute is not agreed with within ITINERARY AND TOUR ARRANGEMENTS Passengers accept that 7 days of the receipt of the notice, the parties must mediate the dispute. Outback Spirit may need to alter or amend itineraries, accommodation or Mediation will be conducted in accordance with Rules and Regulations of the sightseeing arrangements from those published, with little or no notice. Law Society, as at the date of the dispute. If the parties This may be due to road conditions, cultural considerations, weather, safety cannot agree, the Mediator will be appointed by the President of the Law factors and other operational considerations at the time. Such decisions will Society of New South Wales, or nominee. be made in the best interests of the passengers’ comfort and safety. If there is no resolution to the dispute at the expiration of 30 days from the Outback Spirit is unable to guarantee exact arrival or departure times and receipt of the notice, formal proceedings may be commenced. is not liable for any failure to make connections with any other service or The laws applicable in New South Wales govern these Terms and Conditions guarantee the operation of any particular service. and the parties submit to the jurisdiction of the Courts and/or Tribunals of RESPONSIBILITY & LIABILITY Outback Spirit accepts no responsibility or New South Wales to herein determine any disputes between the parties. liability for any injury, loss, damage, change of itinerary or inconvenience PRIVACY Outback Spirit respects your privacy and will only use your personal caused either directly or indirectly as a result of force majeure or other information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and in accordance with the events which are outside of our control, including but not limited to: fires, Privacy Act 1988. You can obtain full details of how we collect, hold, use floods, acts of God, unusually severe weather, industrial action or commercial manage and disclose your personal information from our Privacy Policy, a flight disruptions. Passengers are advised that the service provided by copy of which may be obtained free of charge by ringing us on 1800 688 222 Outback Spirit is for the booking and packaging of goods and services or by visiting our website at www.outbackspirittours.com.au/privacy provided by other operators such as hotels, motels, attractions, cruise lines, airlines and other transportation companies. Outback Spirit will not be liable for any loss, damage, omission or act of negligence or otherwise committed by these operators, their assignees or agents. 93 Bennu Circuit, Albury NSW 2640 Telephone: 02 6049 3500 Facsimile: 02 6049 3555 ACN 006 972 130 | ABN 74 006 972 130

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