Tanami Track
Tours Connect Alice Springs to Broome
or Broome to Alice Springs Tours
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Warlukurlangu artists at Yuendumu |
Tanami Track tour desert
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Travel extraordinary creative landscapes, meet remote artists, buy Aboriginal art from source
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July 1-7, 2010 - 7
days / 6 nights -
Kimberley
& Tanami from Darwin to
Alice Springs via El Questro, Bungle Bungles & Tanami Track to
Alice Springs Tours - Adelaide River, Katherine hot
springs, Victoria River National Park, Timber Creek, Kununurra, El
Questro (walks & hot springs), Bungle Bungles, Halls Creek, Wolfe
Creek Crater, Balgo Aboriginal art centre, Rabbit Flat, Yuendumu,
Tillmouth Wells, Alice Springs.
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July 13-17 -
Central Deserts Aboriginal Art Centres Tour - 5 days/4 night -
From Uluru to Alice Springs via Papunya,
Warlukurlangu artists
at Yuendumu,
Hermannsburg, Tillmouth Wells
(Mt Allen Aboriginal art for sale), Haasts Bluff, Gosse Bluff, Kings Canyon,
Glen Helen, Newhaven Sanctuary operated by
Australian Wildlife Conservancy. Includes Outback Aboriginal Art
buying
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August 2 -
7 - Alice Springs to
Broome - Westbound - including
Outback Art at Balgo,
Warlukurlangu artists
at Yuendumu and Tillmouth Wells, Wolfe Creek Crater,
Balgo Art Community - 6 days/5
nights
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Date to be confirmed - Broome
to Alice Springs - Eastbound - Outback Art, Wolfe Creek Crater,
Balgo,
Warlukurlangu artists
at Yuendumu
and Tillmouth Wells,
Yuendumu, Balgo Art Community
- 6 days/5 nights
Highlights of Tanami Track Journeys
One of Australia's most remote outback routes - connecting 1/2 the country, crossing 2 states, NT to WA - from the Red Centre to the Indian Ocean -
Alice Springs to Broome via Halls Creek or Broome to Alice Springs.
A major songline connecting country through remote communities
and Aboriginal art centres including Yuendumu, Tanami Hills, The Granites, Rabbit Flat, Balgo and the beautiful
Balgo Hills, spectacular Wolfe Creek Crater (the worlds second largest meteorite crater where the rainbow serpent entered the Earth) to
Halls Creek and more art communities to Fitzroy Crossing, Geike
Gorge to Broome.
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Westbound - Alice Springs to Broome
Itinerary follows.
Eastbound -
Broome to Alice Springs
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is of below in reverse - for details
- Click to Eastbound page
Broome to Alice Springs - via Tanami Track - includes Outback Art, Wolfe
Creek Crater, Yuendumu, Balgo Art Community
Arrive a day or 2 day prior for optional day trips - see Broome Tours
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| Giant Kimberley Boabs |
Cable Beach Broome |
Westbound -
Alice Springs to Broome
Day 1 - Depart Alice Springs for
Tanami Track at 1pm (town or hotel pickups and we meet
morning flights from Sydney and
other ports). A three hour desert journey heads you toward some
of the remotest country in Australia. Enjoy the rich
collection of Aboriginal art available
for sale at Tillmouth
Wells - including from Mt Allan, Papunya
and Yuendumu.
Overnight Tillmouth Wells camp roadhouse & campground.
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Day 2 - Visit the world
famous Warlukurlangu artists at
Yuendumu, and the
Papunya Aboriginal artists. Meet the
artists at work. You can buy their art directly from
source. After a good connection with the locals, we "up
the track" through this extraordinary and remote country
- by the great Tanami and Granites gold mines, and old
abandoned wells from gold rush & cattle droving days to
Rabbit Flat Roadhouse to stock up on essentials then to
our camp site for overnight in the real nowhere. If prearranged, option
to visit
Newhaven Sanctuary, operated by
Australian Wildlife Conservancy. BLD
Day 3 - Arrive at
Balgo Art Community and head for the
art centre to meet the artists at work. Enjoy the warm local hospitality and the rich and
unique Aboriginal art pieces on display - ready for you to purchase
at best rates direct from the source if you
wish. Depart Balgo for nearby Billiluna Aboriginal
community and cattle station for a look around then a
short drive to the amazing Wolfe Creek Crater - the
worlds second largest meteorite crater where the rainbow
serpent entered the Earth. We can take a walk in the
crater or enjoy the view from the crater rim. Overnight
camp at majestic Wolfe Creek crater. BLD
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Cable Beach Broome |
Day 4- View the
sunrise over Wolfe Creek Crater - or
enjoy a sleep in - before we head for a brief stop at
Halls Creek (more wonderful Aboriginal art) then Yiyili
Community /
Laarri Art Gallery (beautiful
colourful & contemporary artworks here - time
permitting) at Louisa Downs station on
to Fitzroy Crossing via spectacular
McClintock & Mueller mountain ranges,
and vast cattle stations (including SR Kidman &
Co's "Ruby Plains") for overnight at
Fitzroy Crossing. BLD
Day 5 - After breakfast enjoy a relaxing
Geike Gorge
river cruise on the vast Fitzroy River, and marvel at
the high cliffs, annual flood records, stunning wildlife
and river tales from our knowledgeable local guide.
After a morning cuppa, and some comfortable highway
cruising we enjoy lunch under one of the biggest boab
trees in the Kimberley on the Savannah Way. On through
stunning mesa landscapes and rich grasslands we arrive in
Broome to celebrate sunset at Cable Beach and an optional swim in
the Indian Ocean as the sun sets slowly
in the west. Overnight Cable Beach. BLD
Day 6 - Breakfast at Cable Beach - Tour
ends after breakfast. Explore local sights, relax on the beach or options to join
our next tour sector from
Broome to Darwin via Gibb River Rd. or alternatives. B
This is a small group adventure learning journeys … connecting and re-creating with the land and locals. You become part of the re-creation of country and culture. Discover new understandings from times beginning Inclusions
- Small group luxury 4WD travel (maximum 8 /
vehicle)
- Professional and experienced driver / guides
- Long established relationships with local
Aboriginal people enriches experiences
- Access to remote areas and rock art sites unreachable by most
tour vehicles
- Special time with elders for women's business / men's business and kids business.
- All delicious meals, including vegetarian, unless
noted in itinerary. Celebration completion meal.
- All camping gear which is modern and easy to use
- Comfortable sleeping options (self inflating
mattress or stretcher). Bring your bedding or available from us.
- Guided tours by locals of Geike Gorge and Fitzroy River (selected tours)
- All World Heritage and National Park entry and
accommodation fees
- Aboriginal Art community visits for "direct from artist" purchases
- Contributions of tour price supports Outback Kids
and nature care programs.
- A knowing that you are co-creating Australia's future.
- Learn practical skills –
- Bush foods & medicine and survival skills for self and team survival and thrival
- Camping, tent, food health & safety
- Rock art symbols guide / earth energy connection
- A knowing that you are co-creating Australia's past, present and future.
- You - and Your involvement in a creation much bigger than most can imagine
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Tanami Track
Tours6 days/ 5 nights
Includes all meals, fees, guides, gorge cruise, art shopping, luxury 4WD transport, accommodation
East or West bound - AUD$ 2,880 includes GST
Call 1300 763 188 or email with any questions
to travel@spiritsafaris.com
Concessions available
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