Uluru to Melbourne

Day 1&2 Uluru and Alice Springs START

We Meet you at Uluru - Which sits only a few hundred KM  south of Alice Springs and the West McDonnell Ranges - Home of some of the most spectacular gorges and the Famous 'Larapinta' Trail. Those taking on the Second leg can use 3 days here to explore the region while we repair and clean for the next group. Look up "Palm Valley" "Lara Pinta" orminston Gorge" You could spend weeks here. 

Day 3 - Coober Pedy 

Back on the road and the Landscape is Evolving into Rich Tropic of Cancer Desert Landscape. The Ground changes color to a deep red and the nights are suddenly warm. Uluru is retreating  and we begin to feel the majical Commection to the Never never - and an understanding of the dreamtime Aborigional land - The Desert Landscape and the Unknown awaits - the air is alive.. 

Day 4 - Coober Pedy - Dalhousie

We 'come across'  Coober Peedy - The scene of early Mad max films, a Town Built almost entirely underground too escape the Summer Heat - We'll have an underground beer and descide if (as individuals) If you  stop here in 5 star underground accom or travel onwards into the desert for Star gazing desert camp. Some will enjoy the amazing underground homes here - Up to you. its Day 3 already and some want a camping break ! 

Day 5/6 - Dalhousie Springs and the Simpson

The Desert Begins to change with most of this area formerly Australias Ancient Seabed. Swim in the Hot Springs at Dalhousie, and begin the trek through the painted Desert Landscape. Your living it now. The Vastness gets into you.

Day 7 - Lake Eyre/Maree 

Lake Eyre Basin is one of the most arrid and Inhospitibal places on the planet - Learn some of its incredible history and check out some of the cheapest Aborigional Art at the infamous  Marla Roadhouse. Human habitation in this area is underwhealming. Its a vast empty ageless landscape that blows my mind everytime I go through it. Its an Inhospitable Landscape. Timeless and Awe Inspiring. We camp where ever we like. There are No fences, No habitation - No anything. The desert Temperatures can reach below Zero overnight. We carry  firewood from Kulkyne.

Day 8 Kulkyne NP to Melbourne

The Murray River Meanders 4000 Odd Kms seperating South australia and Victoria. It runs past Australia's 3rd Oldest pub (where we sometimes top for lunch on day 2) and flows through the remote Kulkyne National Park - Its a massive Wildlife reserve full of Kangaroo, Emu, Wallabies and Murray Cod. The Camps are littered with 'Red Gum' a hot and plentiful firewood - One of the best camps you'll ever get to yourself. its a Freshwater Fishing Buffs No.1 spot in South Australia/Victoria