Across Australia Tagalong Tour

## The Ultimate Cross-Continental Adventure Experience Australia's most epic 4WD journey on this 30-day expedition from coast to coast. This remarkable adventure takes you from Hamelin Pool on Western Australia's Indian Ocean coastline to Byron Bay on the Pacific Coast, covering 6,716 kilometers of Australia's most remote and spectacular terrain. As pioneers in cross-continental touring since 1991, this marks a significant milestone as the 50th crossing offered by Outback Adventure Treks. The route encompasses four major desert systems including the legendary Simpson Desert, where you'll tackle Big Red - Australia's tallest sand dune - and visit the iconic Birdsville Pub. This expedition showcases Australia's diverse landscapes from the Gunbarrel Highway through the Gibson Desert to the spiritual heart of the continent at Uluru and Kings Canyon. You'll experience the geographical center of Australia at Lambert Centre and traverse historic tracks like the French Line and Burke & Wills Dig Tree site. ## Tour Details • **Duration:** 30 Days / 29 Nights • **Distance:** 6,716km total • **Start:** Hamelin Pool, WA (Westernmost point) • **Finish:** Byron Bay, NSW (Easternmost point) • **Group Size:** 6-10 vehicles • **Accommodation:** Bush Camp & Campground • **Tour Grade:** Medium. NO trailers, caravans or campers • **Bitumen/Dirt:** 10% / 90% • **Average Daily Distance:** 240km • **Glamping Options:** 15 out of 30 days • **Tour Difficulty:** 3 out of 5 ## Highlights & What's Included • **Simpson Desert** - Australia's largest sand ridge desert • **Birdsville Pub** - Legendary outback drinking establishment • **Gunbarrel Highway** - Famous remote outback highway • **Ayers Rock (Uluru)** - Australia's iconic monolith • **Lambert Centre** - Geographical Centre of Australia • **Poeppel Corner** - Where three states meet • **Dalhousie Hot Springs** - Natural outback oasis • **Gibson Desert** and **Little Sandy Desert** crossings • **The French Line** - Historic desert track • **Carnegie Station** - Remote cattle station experience • **The Olgas (Kata Tjuta)** - Ancient rock formations • **London Bridge** and **Big Red** (Australia's tallest sand dune) • **Kings Canyon** - Spectacular gorge scenery • **Hamelin Pool Stromatolites** - Living fossils • **Glen Helen Gorge** and **Chambers Pillar** • **Burke & Wills Dig Tree** - Historic exploration site • Welcome and farewell dinners plus four additional evening meals • Accredited guides with senior first aid certification • Free Wi-Fi at each camp • 4WD backup vehicle equipped with winch • All recovery equipment including UHF radio and satellite phone • Tyre repair gear and comprehensive first aid kit • National Park permits and camping fees • All Aboriginal land access permits • BBQ plate provided at each camp • Licensed and accredited tour operator ## Complete 30-Day Itinerary **Day 1: Hamelin Bay to Hamelin Bay (314km)** Breakfast and safety briefing, then wind to Australia's westernmost point at Steep Point. 4WD and deflated tyres needed. Welcome Dinner at camp. **Day 2: Hamelin Bay to Murchison River (276km)** Leave the beautiful bay for Australia's interior and rich sheep growing areas. Camp on Murchison River banks. **Day 3: Murchison River to Big Bell (256km)** Travel further east leaving goldfields behind, enter cattle country. **Day 4: Big Bell to Wiluna (220km)** Continue into Western Australia's gold mining belt. Hot shower and country home-cooked dinner await. **Day 5: Wiluna to Carnegie Station (342km)** First full day on the Gunbarrel Highway through cattle country with plenty of wildlife. **Day 6: Rest Day at Carnegie Station** Catch up on laundry, join station trip, or relax. Great meal at the station. **Day 7: Carnegie Station to Geraldton Bore (204km)** Continue east on Gunbarrel Highway deep into Gibson Desert. First sand dunes of the tour. **Day 8: Geraldton Bore to Heather Highway (158km)** Battle tricky Gunbarrel sections. Turn onto Heather Highway before camp. **Day 9: Heather Highway to Lake Christopher (376km)** Hit Great Central Road, stop at Walburton Aboriginal community for fuel. **Day 10: Lake Christopher to Yulara (421km)** Refuel at Warakurna, visit Giles Meteorological Station, lunch at Lasseter's Cave. Kata Tjuta and Uluru come into view. **Day 11: Yulara Free Day** Explore Uluru - walk around The Rock or take helicopter ride for aerial views. **Day 12: Yulara to Kings Canyon (306km)** Leave Uluru, head east on Lasseter Highway to Kings Canyon. Stunning scenery, early arrival. **Day 13: Kings Canyon to Glen Helen Lodge (228km)** Morning walks and sunrise photos. Amazing scenery towards Macdonnell Ranges. **Day 14: Glen Helen Lodge to Alice Springs (128km)** Visit Standley Chasm, Simpsons Gap, and Alice Springs Telegraph Station. Refuel and restock in town. **Day 15: Alice Springs to Hale River Homestead (155km)** Lunchtime departure, visit historic Arltunga gold mining town. **Day 16: Hale River Homestead to Chambers Pillar (276km)** Return to Alice Springs for fuel, follow Old Ghan Railway line south. Stunning sunset views of Chambers Pillar. **Day 17: Chambers Pillar to Lambert Centre (221km)** Visit Rodinga railway station, refuel at Finke Aboriginal community. Reach geographical centre of Australia. **Day 18: Lambert Centre to Dalhousie Hot Springs (244km)** Historic sights en route. Visit Mt Dare for final fuel stop before Birdsville. **Day 19: Dalhousie Hot Springs to WAA Line (123km)** First day in Simpson Desert. Dunes start small and get bigger with amazing photo opportunities. **Day 20: WAA Line to Rig Road (74km)** Visit abandoned oil wells. After Lynnies Junction, head south then east on Rig Road near iconic Lone Gum. **Day 21: Rig Road to Knoll Track (82km)** Another day in the dunes with amazing scenery. **Day 22: Knoll Track to Poeppel Corner (54km)** Visit Approdinna Attora Knolls, turn onto French Line. Very soft section with amazing vistas. Camp where three states meet. **Day 23: Poeppel Corner to Birdsville (166km)** Short K1 Line stint, turn east on QAA Line. Lunch at Eyre Creek, fun at Big Red (Last Dune). Iconic Birdsville Pub for cold ones. **Day 24: Birdsville Races Free Day** Explore town and spend time at the races. Group dinner in town. **Day 25: Birdsville to Arrabury (292km)** Easy day with no sand dunes. Stop at Cordillo Downs (Australia's largest shearing shed), through Sturt Stony Desert. **Day 26: Arrabury to Thargomindah (445km)** Big day through Strzelecki Desert. Refuel at Innaminka, lunch at Burke & Wills Dig Tree. Enter Channel Country on bitumen. **Day 27: Thargomindah to Dirranbandi (369km)** Station roads and Dowling Track to Hungerford, back roads to Balonne River camp. **Day 28: Dirranbandi to Goondiwindi (350km)** Scenery changes along NSW/QLD border. Explore amazing town. **Day 29: Goondiwindi to Drake (250km)** Continue along border over Great Divide. Spectacular scenery and winding roads to creekside mountain camp. Last camp stories around campfire. **Day 30: Drake to Byron Bay (250km)** Final day with off-road driving to Australia's easternmost point. Farewell dinner in Byron Bay to end incredible adventure.