Simpson Desert/Hay River (17 Days)
 This
is a truly amazing journey into an area rarely visited and to which
few people have gained access.
After much negotiation Great Divide Tours is now leading an awesome
4WD journey deep into the northern Simpson Desert.
This tour includes stops in the White Cliffs Underground Motel and Birdsville
Hotel, your special transit through aboriginal land north of Poeppels
Corner to the Hay River, a special day long tour with aboriginal guide
Lindsay Bookie, and then an amazing journey up the Plenty Hwy to Boulia then through Outback Queensland visiting Diamantina NP, Larke Quarry, Welford NP and Currawinya NP, this tour concludes at Nyngan.
This is a tough 4WDrive journey, at times by GPS, across almost trackless
desert dunes, but one that the experienced desert traveller will rellish,
join Vic for this very special outback safari.
Click Here for a map of the 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 140 litre of diesel or 200 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
Book this Trip
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Tour Dates
3-19 July 2010
18 July - 4 August 2011
Cost
$3990 per vehicle/per couple
Extra persons $500 each
(under 12 $350 each)
Deposit $500
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