Canning Stock Route & Simpson Desert
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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 Stock Route & Simpson Desert 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 Canning Stock Route or across the Simpson Desert is often beyond even the most enthusiastic outback 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 3 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. 5 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. Freecall 1800 688 222 7 2020 Pre-release Offers up * SAVE to $1250PP HURRY! STRICTLY LIMITED AVAILABILITY MUST BOOK BY 30 SEPTEMBER 2019 PRE-RELEASE DISCOUNT EARLY PAYMENT INCENTIVE Save $900 Save up to an per person + additional $350pp Book before our official brochure Pay your tour in full by is released to enjoy massive savings. 30 September 2019 and save even more Must book by 30 September 2019 off the price of your adventure + + Past Passenger Travel with friends & Loyalty Rewards Save even more! TRAVELLED DISCOUNT GROUP SIZE DISCOUNT Once Save $150pp 4 travellers Save $150pp 2 – 3 tours Save $250pp 5 – 7 travellers Save $200pp 4 or more tours Save $350pp 8 or more Please Enquire *Conditions Apply. Pre-release offers are available for bookings made on or before 30 September 2019 for travel in 2020. Discounts vary between months of travel. $1250 per person saving represents Pre-release offer combined with maximum Early Payment Incentive. All discounts can be combined. 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 Perth 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 Martu People 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 Watch the video for this tour on our website 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 Great Sandy Desert – 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 Highway 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.