The ‘Old Ghan Line’
Overview Itinerary
A detailed itinerary will be provided upon 4WD Tour booking and payment of the tour deposit.
Dates
The 'Old Ghan Line' - 1st - 8th of June (inclusive) TBC
Duration
8 Days - 4WD Tag along Tour
Trip Cost
$1900.00/vehicle - 8 Days Total Cost (incl. GST) per vehicle – 2 people (Minimal additional costs for extra adults or children).
The 'Old Ghan Line' tour finishes at Alice Springs - Clients can then explore the Red Centre or beyond as they wish.
We'll have a 2 day rest in Alice Springs to visit the local sites and an 'End of Tour' dinner at the Alice Springs brewery!
Where
The magnificent Flinders Ranges, the iconic Oodnadatta Track, side trips to Eringa Waterhole, Mt. Dare Hotel and Chambers Pillar as we follow the Old Ghan Rail Line track all the way to Alice Springs.
Degree of Difficulty
Easy to Moderate 4WDriving - Unsealed roads and Sandy tracks
Driver Experience
Some prior 4WD experience in sand would be useful and we will help you along the way and/or perhaps you’d like to attend one of our Driver Training Courses prior to the trip.
Type of Camping
Swags, Tents, Roof Top tents, 4WD Motorhomes, Heavy Duty Off Road Camper Trailers and Off Road Caravans
Accommodation
Bush camps and Powered camping sites. We can book cabins at William Creek and Alice Springs for those swagging or tenting, for an additional cost.
Fees
Camping fees, Caravan Park fees, Aboriginal Lands Permits & SA Desert Parks Passes fees included
Approximate Distance
1550 km’s approx. (Quorn to Alice Springs including side tours)
Requirements
Minimum of 3 (Three) vehicles required to run the tours.
All our 4WD Tag along Tours are Eco-Accredited and we are a fully licensed Commercial Tour Operator in SA, NT & WA with 'Advanced Ecotourism', 'EcoStar' & 'ROC' Accreditations.
Days 1 - 4
We leave Quorn and head north following the 'Old Ghan Line' along the Oodnadatta Track as we learn all about the railway history and visit settlements along the way. From Oodnadatta we make our way to the picturesque Eringa Waterhole to make camp. This is remote area touring but very relaxed with 9.00am starts and 'Happy Hours' on most days.
Day 5 - 6
We make our way to Mount Dare for a shower and a drink at this iconic remote Outback pub and fuel up before heading towards Finke. You'll see how hard life was in this remote area and we make a small detour into Chambers Pillar before finishing our tour and relaxing in Alice Springs.
Days 7 - 8
A relaxed 2 day break in Alice Springs and a chance to sight see around the town and restock our supplies. While we're in 'The Alice', you'll have our own special guide booklet to give you some ideas of the numerous things you can see & do around town!
Notes:
1. Tour starts in Quorn.
2. A minimum of 3 (Three) vehicles is required to run these tours.
3. Travelling along the 'Old Ghan Track' is (mildly) remote area touring and you may need to carry extra fuel in jerry cans (depending on you fuel tank capacity)
4. Due to unforeseen weather, terrain or mechanical issues, it may take longer to do the 'Old Ghan Line' than mentioned.
5. Average temperatures in June are: Daytime - 25 degrees Celsius and Overnight - 8 degrees Celsius.
6. Price includes all Aboriginal Lands Permit fees, SA Parks Passes, all Caravan Park and Campground camping fees and an 'End Of Tour' dinner at Alice Springs.
7. All vehicles to have Front & Rear Rated Recovery Points fitted if possible for your vehicle.