Melbourne to Uluru
Taking bookings now for 3rd November 2025
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We Follow the path of Charles Sturt - An Early explorer trying to find australia's Inland Sea - The Melbourne to Uluru path crosses the simpson desert, then the painted desert - some of the most remote places in the world - with breathtaking terrain that evolves like a painting with the light of day.
Day 1 - Melbourne to Kulkyne NP
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
Day 2 - Kulkyne to 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 3 - Maree to Dalhousie Springs
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 4 - Dalhousie to Coober Peedy
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 - Coober Peedy to Uluru
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 looming and we begin to feel the majical Commection to the Never never - and an understanding of the dreamtime Aborigional land - Uluru puts on its light show every day - the air is alive..
Day 6 - 8 Uluru and Alice Springs
Uluru 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.