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Tanami Track Tours
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Tanami Track tour desert sunrise |
Travel
extraordinary creative landscapes, meet remote artists, buy Aboriginal
art from source
Highlights – 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.
The Tanami Track follows a major, ancient
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.
5 Day Broome to Alice Springs – Eastbound
–Geike
Gorge cruise on Fitzroy River, Outback Art, Wolfe Creek Crater,
Balgo, Warlukurlangu
artists at Yuendumu and Tillmouth Wells, Yuendumu, Balgo Art Community
– 5 days, 4 nights June 4-8 from Broome to Alice -$2,480 Tour
Code TTE5 Book
Tour
6 day Broome to Alice Springs – Eastbound
–
Geike
Gorge cruise on Fitzroy River, Outback Art, Wolfe Creek Crater,
Balgo, Warlukurlangu
artists at Yuendumu and Tillmouth Wells, Yuendumu, Balgo Art Community
– 5 days, 4
nights June 4-8 from Broome to Alice -$2,480 6 days/5
nights
Depart-Finish Dates – 6 day / 5
night tour dates – Departs Monday, arrive destination Friday
evening, completes Saturday morning – June 3 – 7,
June 17 – 21, July 1 – 5, July 15 – 19, July 29 – August 2,
August 12-16, August 19-24, August 26 – 30, September 2,
September 9 – 13, September 23 – 27.
Tour Code TTE6 Book Tour or REVERSE DIRECTION – Tour Code
TTW6 ie
6 day Alice Springs to Broome
via Tanami Track Westbound –
including Geike
Gorge cruise on Fitzroy River, Outback Aboriginal Art at Balgo,
Warlukurlangu artists at Yuendumu and Tillmouth Wells, Wolfe Creek
Crater, Balgo Aboriginal Art Community – 6 days/5 nights
Departs Monday, arrive
destination Friday evening, completes Saturday morning
Depart-Finish Dates –
May 6-11, May 27-June 1, June 10-15, June 24-29, July
8-13, July 22-27, August 5-10, August 19-24, September 2-7,
September 16-21
Book Tour
8 or 7 day Broome to Alice Springs – Eastbound –
Geike
Gorge cruise on Fitzroy River, Outback Art, Wolfe Creek Crater,
Balgo, Warlukurlangu artists at Yuendumu and Tillmouth
Wells,
Yuendumu, Balgo Art
Community – 8 days/7 nights – includes extra nights in See below
7 days depart Monday, plus includes Newhaven
Wildlife Sanctuary, completes Sunday morning
8 days incl Accommodation Sunday night prior departure, depart Monday,
plus Newhaven Wildlife Sanctuary, completes Sunday morning
Depart-Finish
Dates – see 6 day dates and add day pre or post. Tour Code TTE8 Book Tour
8 or
7 day
Alice Springs to Broome via Tanami Track – Westbound – including Geike Gorge
cruise on Fitzroy River, Outback Aboriginal Art at Balgo, Warlukurlangu
artists at Yuendumu and Tillmouth Wells, Wolfe Creek
Crater, Balgo Aboriginal Art Community – 6 days/5 nights – Book Tour
Depart-Finish Dates –
Alice
Springs to Broome – see 6 day dates and add day pre or post Book
Tour
Alice Springs to
Broome via Tanami Track – including Geike Gorge cruise on Fitzroy River,
Outback Aboriginal Art at Balgo, Warlukurlangu artists
at Yuendumu and Tillmouth Wells, Wolfe Creek Crater,
Balgo Aboriginal Art Community
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October 6-11 or 6-14 –
West Coast Pilbara Explorer 4WD Tour – From Broome to Kalgoorlie, Nullabor & Adelaide
(or Perth option) via West Coast WA, Pilbara, Karratha, (Burrup /
Dampier Peninsula Rock Art, Karijini NP, Rio Tinto Mine at Tom Price,
Newman, Kalgoorlie, (Perth options), Nullabor Caiguna, Eucla, Ceduna,
Streaky Bay to Adelaide Option to exit tour earlier to Perth (&
other cities) – ie fly from Kalgoorlie 12 Oct (or Newman on 10 October) - Other destinations including Arnhem
Land, Kimberley, Kakadu, Lake Eyre – see tours
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| Wolfe Creek Crater sunrise | Tanami Mesas |
Eastbound –
Broome to Alice Springs. Itinerary follows. Westbound is reverse
Broome to Alice Springs –
Eastbound Itinerary (West is Reverse)
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
Day 0 – We meet incoming
travellers and arrange transport to your accommodation. Today is a free
day to relax or take addvantagge of the manny day or part day tour
optionss available. In Broome enjoy a Cable Beach swim
or other activities. Overnight city of departure – Broome or
Alice Springs LD
Day 1
– We depart Broome after the arrival of flights to meet incoming
travellers (approx. 1pm after lunch). If you arrive this morning
earlier, enjoy a free morning in Broome for Cable Beach swim
or other activities. We will pickup from your hotel or airport as
confirmed. We then travel through sweeping Kimberley grasslands and
cattle country to cross the flood plains of the Fitzroy River.
We stop by roadhouses, and enjoy an afternoon cup of tea under a
majestic boab tree. We start to experience some of the local
lifestyles, and sense the spirit of this wide open county as we witness
stunning mesa landscapes (great photo opportunities).
Late afternoon sees us check in at our accommodation at Fitzroy
Crossing before a relaxing night and tasty evening meal, with
a chance to meet some of the locals. D
Day 2 – 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 comfortable highway cruising we enjoy lunch
at a spectacular local lookout, on the major songline that crosses the
Tanami. Time permitting we stop in at Yiyili Aboriginal Art
centre (beautiful colourful & contemporary artworks for
sale here) and Halls Creek for last supplies before
the Tanami Track. Late afternoon we arrive at Wolfe
Creek Crater in time for a crater walk and set up camp prior
to a spectacular Kimberley sunset in the desert. BLD
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| Giant Kimberley Boab Trees |
Cable Beach Broome |
Day 3 – A chance this morning
for stunning photos and memories at sunrise of Wolfe Creek
Crater, the worlds second largest meteorite crater. Local
stories say this is where the rainbow serpent entered the Earth. You
can take a walk in the crater or enjoy the view from the crater rim.
After a healthy breakfast we take the Tanami Track to
Billiluna Aboriginal community on the edge of the Canning
Stock Route, before visiting the Balgo Art centre
for some wonderful unique art styles and bargains from the local
artists. This afternoon we make camp near Rabbit Flat for
our overnight camp in the real no-where. BLD
Day 4 – Travel today takes us
by the by the great Tanami and Granites gold mines,
and old abandoned wells from gold rush & cattle droving days. These
are some of the remotest parts of Australia – a great place to reflect
on our existence and experience the vastness and vitality of life –
even in the desert. After lunch at Rena Springs Bore
(or alternative remote lunch stop) we’re ready for the delights of the
art centre at the Warlukurlangu artists Centre at Yuendumu,
and a look around at this large and unique outback community. The 6 day
tour travels on to Tillmouth Well for a restful
overnight camp or upgrade to cabins if desired. If choosing the 7 or 8
day tour we divert to Newhaven Wildlife Sanctuary for
overnight this night, with Tillmouth Wells and
similar completion of itinerary to the 6 day tour. BLD
Day 5 – An easy start to the
morning allows us to reflect on our experience at our oasis on the
desert. A wide range of well priced art is available at Tillmouth
Well Aboriginal art centre from surrounding communities
including Mt Allan, Papunya, and Yuendumu. We
may even meet some of the artists with their special offers. We head
for Alice Springs, arriving around lunch time, in time to see the
sights of Alice. Overnight Alice Springs BLD
Day 6 – Now in the big smoke, you can explore the Araluen
Art centre or other fabulous galleries of Alice Springs, or
other sites such as Royal Flying Doctor Service, School of the
Air, historic Overland Telegraph Station, all with the
backdrop of the mighty MacDonnell Ranges – or just
soak up this special atmosphere. Tours completes 10am after
breakfast.
Day
7 – Occurs if 7 or 8 day tours chosen with extra
night At Newhaven Sanctuary (6 night/7 day) and for 8 day/7 night tour,
an extra nights accommodation 1st night ( Day 0).
Westbound –
Alice Springs to Broome
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Reverse of Eastbound above departing Alice Springs 1pm Mondays after
lunchtime flight arrivals.
These are small group adventure learning journeys
… connecting with the land and locals.
Inclusions
- Small group
luxury 4WD travel (usually 4-6 per 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. - Accommodated
sleeping or Comfy Cmping. Camp gear includes stretcher, mattress &
linen. - 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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