Escape to the outback tour

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Price $2800 per vehicle with two persons ($300 per extra passenger)

Tour limited to 6 participant vehicles

Touring from the 15th - 28th of March
travelling to and exploring breath taking surroundings in locations including:

Nindigully
Thargominda
Dig tree
Birdsville
Bedourie and the Channel Country
Boulia
Winton
Longreach
Carnarvon Gorge
Kroombit Tops
Cania Gorge

Included:

Learn from Guy Drake, qualified Advanced 4WD Guide with 17 years’ experience in outback and remote area touring, on how to travel, and drive your vehicle in outback regions.
Remote First Aid trained Guide
Support vehicle equipped with communications, GPS, first aid and recovery gear
Satellite phone and tracker (emergency use only)
Camping and national park fees included
Amazing outback hospitality
Remote area camping
Diverse, rugged, outback scenery
Challenging 4-wheel driving
Amazing photo opportunities
Information on attractions and historical facts

What an awesome adventure in the outback for 2 weeks lead by Guy Drake. We would highly recommend this trip to anyone wanting to explore the outback with some good company combined with Guy's excellent 4X4 expertise, local knowledge & guidance. We got to see incredible sights in a varying landscape & visit awesome outback pubs & towns & experience some wonderful local hospitality. The 4X4 driving, particularly on the Big Red, was a highlight & Guy always had our safety in mind. We had a great group that made it even more enjoyable. Thank you Guy - that was worth every cent!

Thank you Guy for making our 25th Wedding Anniversary something special. Having never owned a 4wd before, your guidance on how to drive, maintain and travel remotely was invaluable. Your ability to adapt the tour around prevailing weather enabled the group to enjoy each location to its fullest. We never imagined the outback to be so inspiring and without hesitation we will look forward to the next MADHAT Adventure with you! We have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone who is considering their next adventure with you. See you soon – Nick & Leasa

Just back from 2 weeks travelling with Guy and the other misfits that came along,we had a ball of a time in Outback Queensland and Guys attention to detail and his advice on all things to do with safely navigating the tracks and trails we travelled was extremely good, along with his friendliness to all , made this a trip that I will not forget for a long time. Recommend you take the time and Tag along with Guy on one of his upcoming trips. Cheers again to you Guy 🏆🏆🥇🤪🤓😀

Just completed a 14 day epic including the Dig Tree, Innamincka, Birdsville, Salvator Rosa, Carnarvon Gorge, Big Red, and the unforgettable Betoota Pub. What a wonderful experience professionally led by Guy Drake. I recommend this to anyone who wants to see the best of the Outback and learn more about driving through it. Convoy travel is easier and safer than going it alone.

We were complete newcomers to four wheel driving when we joined the tour. Guy turned out to be an excellent teacher and tour leader. We had a great two weeks, met some wonderful people, saw parts of Queensland that we had never seen before. We are now much more confident in our 4wd techniques and can’t wait to join the next tour. Great work, Guy! Sonja and Jan

I'd recommend these tours to anyone considering doing one. Our trip was well organized with everything put into place ahead of time . Guy is a true leader with a passion for what he does and it shone through on the adventure we had the privilege of sharing with him and other adventurers Well done Guy ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Well planned tour with contingencies in case of unexpected roadblocks. Excellent tour leader who knows his stuff and makes the trip fun and rewarding! The trip I went on with my brother and father will live on as a highlight in my memories for the rest of my life. Highly recommended!

YOUR 4WD

Should be in good mechanical condition, with high and low range capability. High clearance heavy duty suspension is recommended along with front and rear recovery points and cargo barrier for safety. We also recommend having top level road side recovery insurance such as RACQ Ultimate.

Fuel

Fuel stops can be located many hundreds of kilometres apart in the outback. You will need to carry enough fuel for a range of up to 800 kilometres for this tour. More information on how to calculate fuel requirements for your vehicle is provided in the tour pack.

Spares and Equipment

A second spare rim with tyre, although not essential, is a good precaution. Basic tools and some spares for your vehicle are handy to have as well. If you have your own recovery gear you should bring it with you. More information on essential gear and setup is available in the tour info pack.

Driver Experience

Prior 4WD experience is not neccessary, we will assist you every step of the way.This is your opportunity to learn more about how to drive your 4WD in offroad and remote areas from someone who has been doing it for decades. Professional guidence on 4WD technique and vehicle recovery (within limits) is included

Food and water

All our tours are self catered so you will need to bring your own food and cooking gear, however there should be many opportunities at a number of locations to dine at restaurants or purchase meals and supplies. In addition to your daily needs for food and water you will need to carry emergency supplies for 3 days including 20 litres of water per person.

Accomodation

Non-powered camping sites are included throughout this tour, however there may be opportunities to upgrade to a room subject to availability at certain locations. Offroad capable camper trailers are suitable to bring on this tour but will need to be left in camp when we do day trips to locations not suitable for trailers. Tents, swags and roof top tents are all suitable to use on this tour.

PAYMENT

A 20% deposit is needed to secure your booking. If you need to cancel your tour, your booking can be reallocated to another participant. The full tour fee is payable 30 days prior to the tour. For cancellations within 30 days see our refund policy in the booking form provided with the info pack. You should consider taking out Travel Insurance to cover any unforeseen circumstances including illness, vehicle problems or family matters. If you are prevented from joining the tour due to COVID restrictions that come into effect after you book you will be entitled to a refund or credit towards another tour

POLICY

Madhat 4WD Adventures reserves the right to cancel or alter any tour at any time. If we cancel the tour prior to commencement your tour fees will be refunded in full. Tour program may change at any time due to unforeseen circumstances. Our main priority is keeping all participants safe and ensuring they have a good time while delivering what is promised.