In the Footsteps of Burke & Wills Expedition
 Retrace their fateful journey on their 150th anniversary and celebrate Great Divide Tours 20 years of Outback Touring.
This tour is camper trailer friendly.
Tour Fee includes, Camping and National Park Fees throughout the tour, entry to the Pioneer Museum in Swan Hill, one hour cruise on the PS Pyap, entry to the Pioneer Sound & Light Show, entry to the Dig Tree, Desert Parks Pass, entry to the Birsdville Working Museum, dinner at the Birdsville Hotel, entry to the MIN MIN Encounter , camping fee in Karumba and commemorative Polo shirt and car sticker.
On 20 August 2010 it is 150 years since Burke & Wills set out from Melbourne on their ill fated journey to the Gulf of Carpentaria. Whilst many say this expedition finished in failure, these brave men did cross the continent from Melbourne to the Gulf and opened up vast tracts of outback Australia. In fact, the very country through which they trekked is the same country that Great Divide Tours has been exploring. The year 2010 also sees Great Divide Tours celebrate 20 years in the business of exploring outback Australia. So to celebrate both of these amazing milestones you are invited to join us on an epic journey as we follow In The Footsteps of Burke and Wills.
We will travel from Melbourne’s Royal Park where Burke & Wills started their Expedition and retrace their footsteps via Bendigo, Swan Hill, Mungo National Park, Menindee, Mutawintji, Warri Gate, the Dig Tree, Innamincka, Birdsville, Boulia, Cloncurry all the way to Camp 119 near Normanton. Call Vic on 02 9913 1395 or email him at info@greatdividetours.com.au for a detailed itinerary on this amazing trip.
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
We recommend heavy duty springs and shock absorbers and a Cargo Barrier
Fuel
You will need to carry 100 litre of diesel or 150 litres of petrol (this includes your fuel tank)
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
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 is a self catered tour, bring your own food and drink requirements, we supply a gas BBQ for your use in camp.
Camping gear
You need to supply your own camping gear, this is a camping tour there is no accommodation option. Carry warm clothing at all times.
Facilities
There are pit toilets and showers at some of our camp sites, our guide vehicle is equipped with a shower for your use
More Info – will be sent to you once you register with your deposit
No 4WD?
We can help with the Hire of a 4WD
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Tour Dates
20 August – 6 September, 2010
Fully booked, reserves only being taken !!
Cost
Tour cost of In the Footsteps of Burke and Wills is $3550 per vehicle per couple.
Extra persons $240 each
Off Road Trailer surcharge $100
Deposit $500
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