Melbourne to Darwin

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

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.

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.

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 6 most probably by now and there are massive Air B N B underground mansions to rent... for those that want a unique  camping break ! 

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.. 

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. 

Mattaranka and Bitter Springs area is a rarely seen paradise, its not easy to get too, there are no international airports, just one of the jewels of australia. Thermal waters and idillic tropical environment surrounded by desert landscapes. An Oasis ? no - Its a place of dreams. 

Litchfield for me feels like your in a Jurassic Park Film, but here its the ants that rule. Massive mounts constructed with engineering skills beyond belief dot this landscape, while impossible waterfalls and abundant wildlife fill the park with an eco wonder. The wildlife is largely friendly - dont worry - its Australia ! 

Yellow River is an Aborigional run tour that takes the punter through the wetlands of NT, abundant wildlife here and a croc every few meters. We set up camp in the Caravan park here as its a dangerous environment for remote camping. We'll visit Darwin and end our Journey . . Till Next one. By now well all be working on what we want to do, and your guide will be leaving it up to the group. So much to do and see and so little time.