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Birdsville Races Tours Flights 2019 Earlybirds Offer
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Birdsville Races tours flights 2019 Early Birds Offer with 2 Birdsville Race days( 3 nights), social events, all accommodation, Gold Medallion entry, local sightseeing including climb Big Red in the Simpson Desert, Diamantina River, Burke & Wills Tree at Birdsville, Lake Eyre flight options. Earlybirds save $500 – Use the…

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CORNER COUNTRY & EARLYBIRD OFFERS 2019 KIMBERLEY CAPE YORK GULF SAVANNAH KAKADU CANNING STOCK ROUTE TOURS
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These Corner Country & Earlybird Offers 2019 Kimberley Cape York Gulf Savannah Kakadu Canning Stock Route Tours are available to book now with $600 savings on many tours All Kimberley tours travel on the Gibb River Road and most include Mitchell Falls, Bungle Bungles, El Questro and unique rock art…

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Corner Country Tours September October 2018 – NEW DATES
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Corner Country Tours september october 2018 – NEW DATES Birdsville, Oodnadatta & Strzelecki Tracks by Luxury 4WD with Burke & Wills Dig Tree, Cooper Creek, Innamincka, Arkaroola     NEW DATES for these iconic tours Thank you for your interest in our Corner Country Tours — where the three states…

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Feed Your Soul Connections Matrix
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Feed Your Soul – Connections Matrix It’s interesting to reflect on the travel experiences that make the most sense for us throughout our lives. In our 20s, the focus is on fun, friends and partying. As kids come into the picture, we turn to holidays by the beach, caravan parks…

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Five Ways To Enrich Your Next Travel Adventure – The Ultimate Travel Playbook For People In Their 60s
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Five Ways To Enrich Your Next Travel Adventure The Ultimate Travel Playbook For People In Their 60s    

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Canning Stock Route Tours 2019
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Canning Stock Route Tours 2019 from Broome, Darwin, Kununurra, Halls Creek, Perth, Alice Springs   Canning Stock Route Tours 2019 are genuine small group 4WD Tours of the iconic Canning Stock Route in convoy in comfortable and modern Toyota Landcruiser GXL vehicles.  4 nights motel accommodation (Halls Creek, Wiluna, Kunawarritji…

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Corner Country Tours via Birdsville Strzelecki Oodnadatta Tracks
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8 day Corner Country Tours via Birdsville Strzelecki Oodnadatta Tracks with Lake Eyre Tour from Adelaide (or Broken Hill option) to Birdsville, Cooper Creek, Lake Eyre via Strzelecki Track, Arkaroola, Wilpena Pound, Coongie Lake wetlands, (bypass) Moomba, Innamincka, Birdsville, Burke & Wills Dig Tree, Flinders Ranges to Adelaide or Broken…

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Corner Country Tours via Birdsville Strzelecki Oodnadatta Tracks Innamincka Arkaroola
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  8 day Corner Country tour via Birdsville Strzelecki Oodnadatta Tracks Innamincka Arkaroola & Lake Eyre optional flight from Adelaide (or Broken Hill option) to Birdsville, Cooper Creek, Lake Eyre via Strzelecki Track, Arkaroola, Wilpena Pound,  Moomba, Innamincka, Birdsville, Burke & Wills Dig Tree, Flinders Ranges to Adelaide.  Price includes all meals,…

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EARLYBIRD SAVINGS FOR 2019 KIMBERLEY CAPE YORK GULF SAVANNAH KAKADU CANNING STOCK ROUTE TOURS
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These Earlybird savings for 2019 Kimberley Cape York Gulf Savannah Kakadu Canning Stock Route Tours are available to book now All Kimberley tours travel on the Gibb River Road and most included Mitchell Falls, Bungle Bungles, El Questro and unique rock art sites PLUS LOTS MORE Benefits of early booking…

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Lake Eyre Tours and Flights in August September 2018
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Our Lake Eyre Tours and Flights in August September 2018 include a spectacular 1 hour flight over Lake Eyre viewing the Warburton Groove (major inflow) and Tirari Desert and depart from William Creek. This flight views also Elliot Price Conservation Park, (Donald) Campbell Point, Jackboot, Halligan & Belt Bays, Lake…

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Testimonials

Leonie

Hi Richard, I just wanted to thank you again for a most amazing tour. When I first decided to book...
Spirit Safaris – Australian Wilderness & Outback Tours
2014-06-11T16:43:36+00:00
Hi Richard, I just wanted to thank you again for a most amazing tour. When I first decided to book this tour I had absolutely no expectations other than I was going to see Lake Eyre and a number of other places I had never been to. However this trip was far more than I could ever have imagined. Walking in the magic places your tour took us was such a pleasure and for me a feeling of belonging I am unable to explain. Each section of the trip was so different and I am sure you guys perform magic as each day seemed to include some magic: the amazing cloud of budgerigars, the sunset at Big Red, the sunrise over the waterhole at Mungerannie Hotel just to begin with. The only down point was that the trip had to end. A friend and her husband are heading off for 3 months through the centre to Darwin, across to and down the west coast, I was able to pass on some of the experiences from my trip and wish I was heading off with them. Once again I would like to thank both yourself and Adrian for the places you took us and the amazing amount of information you are able to give to the people on your tours. Our group were an amazing group of people and although you see many people on your tours I am sure this was indeed a very successful trip. Please do not forget to forward details of trips for next year as they begin as I would be very interested in another trip. Regards and best wishes

CEO and business leader

“I really got why I’ve not been tapping my full potential…. this trip has been a real breakthrough for me...
Spirit Safaris – Australian Wilderness & Outback Tours
2014-06-11T16:55:25+00:00
“I really got why I’ve not been tapping my full potential…. this trip has been a real breakthrough for me … the easy and welcome way that you helped us connect with the land, and with my true self, and the group energy you brought together helped me see this

Carolyne and Ray Mulholland and Reg Judd

Richard, I have been meaning to send you an email since our return from the Lake Eyre Coober Pedy trip...
Spirit Safaris – Australian Wilderness & Outback Tours
2014-06-11T16:44:08+00:00
Richard, I have been meaning to send you an email since our return from the Lake Eyre Coober Pedy trip we did with you earlier this month. My husband, Ray my father and myself want to express how much we enjoyed what your trip covered. Adrian was fantastic and couldn’t do enough for us. Each day we seemed to pack so much in and cover a lot of ground. Nothing was too much trouble for Adrian it was great to have some one with his experience to show us around. Thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of the tour and have recommended your company and what you have to offer to all our friends. We travelled in comfort and the accommodation and meals everywhere we stayed were better than we had expected. Adrian catered well and we certainly had a great variety of meals. Appreciate all your and Adrian’s efforts please pass on our best wishes to him and convey how much we enjoyed our tour. Thanks once again and sorry for the delay in getting back to you.

Company director – Sydney

“I rewrote my business plan the next day”
Spirit Safaris – Australian Wilderness & Outback Tours
2014-06-11T16:56:00+00:00
“I rewrote my business plan the next day”

Jen

Hi Richard, I want to tell you how wonderful the trip was! Adrian was a wonderful guide, fed us with...
Spirit Safaris – Australian Wilderness & Outback Tours
2014-06-11T16:44:52+00:00
Hi Richard, I want to tell you how wonderful the trip was! Adrian was a wonderful guide, fed us with plenty of good food, took us to places we never would have seen otherwise, and impressed me with his local knowledge and skill as a driver. We saw many off-the-itinerary sites over and beyond those on the list, each one enhancing our knowledge and experience of the areas we visited. He was aware of my needs as a photographer and often stopped so we could take that special shot. The accomodation was lovely, and the flights over lake Eyre and Wilpena Pound were fabulous, and the pilots were excellent (filled a nervous flyer with confidence!). I cannot think how the trip could have been improved. At breakfast the day after the tour’s end, I was talking with the Mulhollands (co-travellers) and asked them how they would sum up the trip in one word. They said, Massive. Fabulous. Magnificent. My first thought was Stupendous. I was also impressed by the way Adrian catered for Reg, our elderly team mate, without condescending, and for myself, a bit overweight and not as fit as I thought! He encouraged without being at all belittling, quite a skill! The Rock art was interesting, but the site was poorly signposted and without much interpretation, I expect we missed a lot of its significance, but it was still a wonderful place to see. Humbling and thought-provoking. Anyway, thanks very much for organizing such a great tour. Although it was a stretch for me financially, I don’t regret a single cent!

Peter Taylor

Afternoon Richard. We had a great time with you last May and thanks again for the way you supported us...
Spirit Safaris – Australian Wilderness & Outback Tours
2014-06-15T16:17:04+00:00
Afternoon Richard. We had a great time with you last May and thanks again for the way you supported us and Aden on this fantastic look at the Kimberleys. Gay accidently bought a painting by Donny who I believe you know well. Its got the big round faces which I think is  Gion Gion style. Haven’t got around to the poem yet. It is still a possibly. Take care.We will catch up with you again. Best Regards, Peter Taylor

Heather L. NSW

Great Trip. Everyone is green with envy about such a wonderful trip. Here is a CD of photos I took. ...
Spirit Safaris – Australian Wilderness & Outback Tours
2014-06-15T15:31:17+00:00
Great Trip. Everyone is green with envy about such a wonderful trip. Here is a CD of photos I took.  Thanks a lot - Heather

Judy

I would like to order one of Paul Lockyer’s books on Lake Eyre please. Russell and I did your tour...
Spirit Safaris – Australian Wilderness & Outback Tours
2014-06-11T16:45:24+00:00
I would like to order one of Paul Lockyer’s books on Lake Eyre please. Russell and I did your tour of Lake Eyre over Easter with Adrian and had a great time.Thank you.

Murray & Janet Rosenthal

Our trip to the Northern Territories was planned at the last minute and we chose just three travel groups to...
Spirit Safaris – Australian Wilderness & Outback Tours
2014-11-23T21:16:05+00:00
Our trip to the Northern Territories was planned at the last minute and we chose just three travel groups to contact. We intended to fly to Darwin and during the approximately 2 weeks we had until our boat arrived, wanted to see Kakadu, Katherine's Gorge, Alice Springs and Uluru Rock. The other criteria we had was ,at some point, we wanted an Aboriginal guide. Richard of Spirit Safaris was clearly the most responsive and, in short order had a trip planned around the itinerary we had established. But travel is more than sightseeing and each person you meet brings something of themselves to the mix. It is exactly this point that, I felt, made being with Richard and Lynne the right choice. Victor was the perfect balance for an aboriginal guide. Still steeped in his traditions, he was, none the less, open to our curious nature and answered our questions warmly and with insight. His personalized views of his culture, the land and the rock art added to our understanding and appreciation of what we saw. The major attractions for each area are pretty much set, whether you 're on a river or at one of the famous rocks. The information, insights and personalized service distinguished how we experienced each area and was attributable to being with Richard and/or Lynne. Their lunches along the way were a real treat. We had a great time and, despite significant heat, made long hikes, met Victor, our aboriginal guide and accomplished our goal of a total experience. Spirit Safaris is aptly named; it's where Richard and Lynne come from as people. This is the 'secret sauce' they bring to the experience. My wife and I are very experienced travelers. I can't think of better people to have explored the Northern Territories with or...

Jenny & John Denning

Richard. This note is a little delayed but none the less heartfelt. We had an enjoyable few days with Adrian...
Spirit Safaris – Australian Wilderness & Outback Tours
2014-06-15T16:02:38+00:00
Richard. This note is a little delayed but none the less heartfelt. We had an enjoyable few days with Adrian commencing in Broome on Monday 12 May. We felt as if we were on holidays with a friend who enjoyed exploring with us. His enthusiasm was contagious. His inquisitiveness & confidence encouraged us to tackle terrain that alone may have bluffed us, resulting in our getting into many rewarding & memorable locations without drama. His guidance on things such as balance, where & how to walk on loose rocks proved helpful both then & since. His wayside enquiries of locals contributed to this not being a mass produced trip. We reckon if Adrian were to specialize in Pilbara ramblings he would continue to come up with gems that escape the common throng. Each trip would build on its predecessor. We were most appreciative of his attention to detail & wish him well. Thanks foe an excellent experience. We will spread the good word. Regards. Jenny & John Denning

Margery East

Dear Richard, I wanted to express my appreciation and pleasure for having had the opportunity to participate in one of...
Spirit Safaris – Australian Wilderness & Outback Tours
2014-06-11T16:46:24+00:00
Dear Richard, I wanted to express my appreciation and pleasure for having had the opportunity to participate in one of your tours Tho’ a small group we were singularly fortunate with having an excellent and experienced driver, ideal weather, and good companions who readily shared their enjoyment of all parts of the tour . please pass on my appreciation to Adrian Beer for his well run tour I in turn will pass on recommendations to others who may like to similarly enjoy small group outback tours.

Custom Touring Experiences

We’ve just spent a full month in and around Sydney with our three kids testing the full gamut of custom...
Spirit Safaris – Australian Wilderness & Outback Tours
2015-01-19T18:17:30+00:00
We’ve just spent a full month in and around Sydney with our three kids testing the full gamut of custom touring experiences. We wanted to make the chapter aware of two extraordinary companies in particular, because any chapter member would be dazzled by their ability to create “only-in-YPO” magic. - Richard and his partner Lynne create custom, personalized wilderness and outback tours. They obsess over every detail and go “all in” to create over-the-top experiences. Building phenomenal experiences is baked into the DNA of this company and I felt an introduction was in order. We’ve been traveling around the world (24 countries so far) now for 7 months with our children. We’ve worked with a spectrum of custom tour companies and this is the first time I’ve felt compelled to facilitate an introduction to YPO. - Jesse USA

Jim and Bernadette Wright

Bernie and I are writing to express our complete satisfaction with our recent tour from Alice Springs. In particular we...

Jim and Bernadette Wright

Spirit Safaris – Australian Wilderness & Outback Tours
2014-06-11T16:30:13+00:00

Jim and Bernadette Wright

Bernie and I are writing to express our complete satisfaction with our recent tour from Alice Springs. In particular we want to express our appreciation of the job done by Jerry. He was constantly on the alert for our needs and guided us through each day’s activities expertly. He was totally organised and nothing was too much trouble for him despite some very long days.

Doug Bickhoff

Jeannie & I enjoyed the Lake Eyre tour greatly and will be recommending your company to everyone we talk to...
Spirit Safaris – Australian Wilderness & Outback Tours
2014-06-11T16:47:18+00:00
Jeannie & I enjoyed the Lake Eyre tour greatly and will be recommending your company to everyone we talk to about it. The flight over Lake Eyre was particularly spectacular with the sky being reflected in the lake for much of the time we were over it. We would also like to mention that Adrian made what was a great trip even better. An excellent and entertaining guide indeed. We’d travel with him again any day. Best regards.

Suzanne

Just a short message to thank you for all your efforts to make the 4 day Safari a worthwhile outback...
Spirit Safaris – Australian Wilderness & Outback Tours
2015-12-19T18:21:11+00:00
Just a short message to thank you for all your efforts to make the 4 day Safari a worthwhile outback experience. I appreciated the comfortable accommodation and meals you organised. I thoroughly enjoyed the landscapes and would have liked to linger more, this I will do someday when I go back to see Wilpena Pound and other conservation areas. Kangaroo Island was amazing – lovely landscapes; sea lion and fur seal colonies observed up-close in the wild; great birds of prey show; wonderful mallee type vegetation and much more. The peninsula south of Adelaide is very scenic and lush looking. I have really enjoyed my break away. Suzanne  

Audrey & Merv

"Thanks from the bottom of our hearts for the wonderful experience you gave us for our holiday with you.” HELLO!...

Audrey & Merv

Spirit Safaris – Australian Wilderness & Outback Tours
2014-06-11T16:30:50+00:00

Audrey & Merv

"Thanks from the bottom of our hearts for the wonderful experience you gave us for our holiday with you.” HELLO! LYNNE & RICHARD – Don’t know where you will be – Richard but guess Lynne will have been to the Kimberley’s and back by now and either planning or embarked on her next tour! Merv & I would like to again say “Thanks from the bottom of our hearts for the wonderful experience you gave us for our holiday with you.” Despite the couple of “hiccups” – not inflicted by the bottle either,we thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our fantastic tour with Spirit Safaris. We haven’t stopped talking about you and how we were looked after and still can’t believe that we could see and enjoy so much in 6 days. There is so much to see in that vast outback area! There is no doubt that Lynne does a fantastic job of Organiser, Packer-up, Driver, Mentor and even Photographer – I might add I have had 669 photos developed and put in 3 Albums. We feel privileged to have made a wonderful bond of friendship with you both – the booking and travelling was so personal. I am so glad I chose Spirit Safaris out of all those that flashed up when I googled – “Tours & Flights Lake Eyre” early this year. We had a lovely time at Glenelg after Lynne dropped us at the Tram stop – how many Tour companies would be so helpful? It was a day down memory lane as we had been there many years ago. Free tram trip – we were asked did we have a Seniors Pass – I said no but our Queensland Senior’s Card was sufficient and the Lady Inspector didn’t even want to see it. The next 2...

Fran & Rod

Hello Richard! – A short note to tell you how much Fran & I enjoyed our recent trip to Lake...
Spirit Safaris – Australian Wilderness & Outback Tours
2014-06-11T16:47:57+00:00
Hello Richard! – A short note to tell you how much Fran & I enjoyed our recent trip to Lake Eyre with you and the two other travellers Susan & Michael. We had not contemplated this trip over a long period of time, but all of a sudden it seemed attractive and we were very lucky to find your Group which fitted in perfectly with our timing and what we thought we wanted to see. Your choice of places to visit pleased us very much. I particularly enjoyed but was a little saddened by Farina. Our trip up and back was enjoyable (a) because we both felt comfortable with your driving and the vehicle (b) the stops were frequent enough but not too long (c) we didn’t have to drive & could enjoy the different scenery. The accommodation and meals were very good, much better than we expected considering where we were. Our flight was well worth the extension and our pilot (not much older than our eldest grandson) gave us confidence. We look forward to hearing details of your other contemplated tour itineraries, which sound interesting to us. All together a good trip, thank you.

Three Excellent Outback Trips With Spirit Safaris

My partner and I have done three amazing trips with Richard O'Neill of Spirit Safaris. In 2013 he took 2...
Spirit Safaris – Australian Wilderness & Outback Tours
2017-04-08T10:55:29+00:00
My partner and I have done three amazing trips with Richard O'Neill of Spirit Safaris. In 2013 he took 2 couples Alice Springs to Broome across the Tanami Track, in 2015 he took us from Adelaide to Alice Springs via the APY lands to visit the Aboriginal Art Centres where we bought beautiful paintings. In 2016 Richard took 4 of us from Darwin to Broome through the Kimberly via Gibb River Road with an emphasis on Ancient Aboriginal Rock art hidden in the the stunning country. Our trips were a mix of camping and accommodation, and included flights arranged by Richard over Lake Eyre, the Bungle Bungles, Mitchell Falls and Horizontal Falls. We can't thank Richard enough for putting the "Spirit" into these trips for us. We appreciated his care and interest in each of us, and for sharing his knowledge of Aboriginal Culture, spirituality of both the land and life in general (Ekhart Tolle's CD added to the peace and calm on one long drive - loved it!) All three trips were excellent - good food, good company, lots of local information about places and peoples, a spirit of co-operation and fun helping to set up for meals and campsites, seeing amazing scenery, experiencing the vivid light, the night sky and changing colours of the country, plus the beautiful art at Aboriginal communities and on the ancient rocks. Richard is a very professional guide and such great company, we are working on another trip next year to visit another area of the APY lands (SA/WA/NT borders), this time all accommodated for my comfort!! We can't thank Richard and Spirit Safaris enough for opening our eyes to the beauty, depth of history of Central Australia. We highly recommend his tours for a great small group experience. Margaret A  

Steve & Lee

Jerry – Hope all is going well for you. Both Lee and I found it difficult to say goodby. You...

Steve & Lee

Spirit Safaris – Australian Wilderness & Outback Tours
2014-06-11T16:31:14+00:00

Steve & Lee

Jerry – Hope all is going well for you. Both Lee and I found it difficult to say goodby. You had been such a great guide but not just a guide a friend over the previous days and we did not know what to say. So it is a big thank you for a very special experience.

Rosalind

Hi there Richard – I want to thank you for three magic days of travelling in the outback. It was...
Spirit Safaris – Australian Wilderness & Outback Tours
2014-06-11T16:48:28+00:00
Hi there Richard – I want to thank you for three magic days of travelling in the outback. It was a luxury being driven to places I’d otherwise be a bit wary of tackling independently. You took the mystery out of those unreachable parts of this fascinating continent. It was also a great opportunity to get an insight into another dimension of life in Australia. I was stunned by the vastness of Lake Eyre and the never-ending terrain. So good to see a star-studded night sky again. Thank you for the precious bits of information you were able to impart to us. It was all so very interesting. I feel richer for the experience. Do let me know when you are doing other trips like these. The Arkaroola idea sounds very exciting. With very best regards

Best experience in Australia!

Spirit Safaris gave us the best experience in Australia! Unbelievable knowledge of the region we travelled to. We asked in...
Spirit Safaris – Australian Wilderness & Outback Tours
2017-04-08T10:59:06+00:00
Spirit Safaris gave us the best experience in Australia! Unbelievable knowledge of the region we travelled to. We asked in 2015 Spirit Safaris to guide us from Darwin to Broome in the Northern Territorys, travelling the famous Gibb River Road. It turned out to be a great experience for me, my wife and another two friends. Linn, our guide had a deep knowledge of the nature and also the spiritual places, we were allowed to visit with her. I recommend to every one Spirit Safaris as the tour operator and guide. In total we spend 2 exciting weeks togehter with Linn. Visited September 2016 Manfred S - Switzerland

Jenny Loft

Hello Richard, Here is an image of a bronze sculpture I am exhibiting at a gallery in Melbourne. I thought...

Jenny Loft

Spirit Safaris – Australian Wilderness & Outback Tours
2014-06-11T16:31:36+00:00

Jenny Loft

Hello Richard, Here is an image of a bronze sculpture I am exhibiting at a gallery in Melbourne. I thought you might like to see this one … as it was inspired by our wonderful Kimberley trip last year. Wishing you all the best for a busy and productive . Kind regards.

Uwe, Ute and Simone

Hello Richard. What a nice surprise to hear from you! Thank you very much for the nice pictures! We chose...
Spirit Safaris – Australian Wilderness & Outback Tours
2014-06-11T16:49:19+00:00
Hello Richard. What a nice surprise to hear from you! Thank you very much for the nice pictures! We chose some for you as well. We often talk about our trip to Australia and we are really glad that we decided to take part on your tour and got you as our guide! With your knowledge and telling stories it became a very interesting time. It was a great mixture of different sights! Greetings from Germany,

Oz Highlight on Kimberley Tour

Oz highlight We had a fantastic five day Kimberley tour in June 2016. Spirit Safaris was the only operator we...
Spirit Safaris – Australian Wilderness & Outback Tours
2017-04-08T11:07:35+00:00
Oz highlight We had a fantastic five day Kimberley tour in June 2016. Spirit Safaris was the only operator we found which could offer a one-way (short) trip between Darwin and Broome covering all the major sights we wanted to see. Our guide went out of his way to tailor the trip to our particular interests and his knowledge of the region enhanced the experience for us. Because of our age (around 70) we chose the accommodated option and this proved to be a wise choice in view of the demands of the trip not least the mileage to be covered and the short days at that time of year. Unexpected things happened like a puncture in the Bungle Bungles at dusk but this is the outback! Overall it was for us the trip of a lifetime and we'd certainly use Spirit Safaris again. Visited June 2016 Ken N  - UK

Doug Murphy “How professional you are”

Richard – Here is an unsolicited testimonial to you. I think looking at scenery is just a small part of...
Spirit Safaris – Australian Wilderness & Outback Tours
2014-06-11T16:37:30+00:00
Richard – Here is an unsolicited testimonial to you. I think looking at scenery is just a small part of the adventure, that the things we do together, like pitching the tent or visiting an aboriginal painting session, are far more important. The most significant part is interacting with the tour leader and the other participants, in this case, Kelvin and Wendy. So I enjoyed the company of you three. Having read the newspaper article referred to in the link below, I have a better appreciation of your role and I can see just how professional you are in conducting your business. It just made the trip very pleasant and satisfying. I look forward to renewing our acquaintance on a future trip. (Maggie is prepared to join a safari, with overnight accommodation, through the Kimberleys. For me, I would be quite happy camping on any trip, So, can you keep this in mind?). Thanks again for a wonderful time. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/travel/confessions-of-a-multi-tasking-tour-leader/story-e6frg8rf-1226732419490

Suzanne

Dear Richard, – Just a short message to thank you for all your efforts to make the 4 day Safari...
Spirit Safaris – Australian Wilderness & Outback Tours
2014-06-11T16:49:47+00:00
Dear Richard, – Just a short message to thank you for all your efforts to make the 4 day Safari a worthwhile outback experience. I appreciated the comfortable accommodation and meals you organised. I thoroughly enjoyed the landscapes and would have liked to linger more, this I will do someday when I go back to see Wilpena Pound and other conservation areas. Kangaroo Island was amazing – lovely landscapes; sea lion and fur seal colonies observed up-close in the wild; great birds of prey show; wonderful mallee type vegetation and much more. The peninsula south of Adelaide is very scenic and lush looking. I have really enjoyed my break away. Best wishes for your upcoming tour and spiritual awakenings. Have been reading the Inner Self magazine Issue 21 that I picked up in a Vegie cafe in Adelaide – the short Q&A with Eckhart Tolle caught my eye! Keep well and thanks again

Great personalised service

Great personalised service We did the Adelaide to Lake Eyre tour and it was a real highlight! Flying over Lake...
Spirit Safaris – Australian Wilderness & Outback Tours
2017-04-08T11:16:42+00:00
Great personalised service We did the Adelaide to Lake Eyre tour and it was a real highlight! Flying over Lake Eyre in flood was amazing and on top of this experiencing some of the more remote and outback places was fascinating. We were a small group of 4 including the driver, who was knowledgeable and accommodating. We also like that Spirit Safaris can do trips like this one in a short time frame, eg 3 or 4 days which enables flexibility with timings and group sizes. Janine C - Sydney

Margaret (Maggie)

Hi Richard, Doug and I are safely home and hope you are having a break. I want to thank you...
Spirit Safaris – Australian Wilderness & Outback Tours
2014-06-11T16:37:59+00:00
Hi Richard, Doug and I are safely home and hope you are having a break. I want to thank you very much for putting the “Spirit” into the safari across the Tanami. I appreciated your care of, and interest in, each of us, and sharing your knowledge of Aboriginal culture, spirituality, both of the land and life in general, made what was quite a physical challenge for me more bearable especially over those couple of days totally in the bush! In fact it was enjoyable. Playing the Ekhart Tolle CD was very thoughtful and special for me, so thanks for sharing that too. The entire trip was really excellent – good food. good company, lots of local information about places and peoples, a spirit of co-operation and fun seeing amazing scenery and wonderful paintings at the art centres. You are a terrific guide and we look forward to another trip in the future (with bathroom amenities for me!!). I will attach a few photos for you. Again, thank you so much for everything. Best Wishes and may the Universe fulfil your dreams.

LM – UK

“Best Day EVER”
Spirit Safaris – Australian Wilderness & Outback Tours
2014-06-11T16:50:54+00:00
“Best Day EVER”

Wonderful personalised trip to Central Australia

Wonderful personalised trip to Central Australia I went on a trip of Central Australia with Spirit Safaris last year through...
Spirit Safaris – Australian Wilderness & Outback Tours
2017-04-08T11:18:37+00:00
Wonderful personalised trip to Central Australia I went on a trip of Central Australia with Spirit Safaris last year through the Western MacDonald ranges to Uluru. We had a wonderful time in a very small group 4WD tour. We opted for the 'roof over the head' option instead of camping and also took the optional trip to Chambers Pillar which is a long day drive over dirt roads. The scenery was amazing and we were looked after really well. The tour was also flexible enough for changes if needed along the way. I highly recommend Spirit Safaris and I'd easily travel with them again and found Richard and Lynne professional and friendly guides. Places like central Australia really need to take a four wheel drive trip if you can. It makes a massive difference to what you will see. I loved Palm Valley, Ormiston Gorge, Gross Bluff meteorite crater and Kings Canyon. Visited September 2016 Kathy M  - Sydney  
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National: 1300 763 188
International: +61 417 244600
Sydney: 02 8213 3225
Melbourne: 03 9017 6862
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32/101 Miller St, North Sydney, NSW
430 Stuart Hwy Darwin, NT
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4/2 Hamersley St Broome, WA

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