4WD tours from Alice Springs, NT
Red earth, big sky, one day at a time.
Gorge walks, dune sunsets and nights under more stars than you’ve ever seen — in groups of eight or fewer. Drive our five-day Big Loop on the map: 1,054 km of ranges, sand country and salt pans.
Pick a day — the 4WD drives there and the odometer keeps count.
Day 0 · Before we roll
Pickup in Alice Springs
- Loop
- 1,054 km
- Nights
- 4 camps
- Group
- Max 8
We collect you from your accommodation at 6.30 am. Five days, four camps, one guide who does all the driving — you just watch the country change.
The Big Loop · 5 days · 1,054 km
Day by day
Every day has one long drive, one good walk and one camp we’d happily come back to. Times are approximate — the country, the weather and the wildlife set the pace.
Three ways in
Pick your depth
Every tour runs in a single air-conditioned 4WD with one guide and no more than eight guests. The longer you stay, the deeper into the layers you go.
-
Gorge Day
A long day out along the western ranges: two short gorge walks, a waterhole stop and lunch in the shade of river red gums. Back in town in time for dinner.
- 12 hours
- 6.30 am pickup
- Lunch & snacks
- Walks 2–4 km
- Ages 8+
Sample price · per adult$249 -
Dunes & Stars
Ranges first, then sand country: a sunset from the crest of a dune, two nights in swags and a telescope session at our darkest camp.
- 2 nights camping
- All meals
- ≈ 620 km
- Walks up to 5 km
- Ages 12+
Sample price · per adult$1,190 -
The Big Loop
The whole map: gorges, dunes, a salt lake, a working cattle station and four nights of stars. Our favourite way to feel how big this country really is.
- 4 nights camping
- All meals
- 1,054 km
- Walks up to 6 km
- Ages 12+
Sample prices in AUD per adult, twin-share swag. Private-group rates on request.
Sample price · per adult$2,150
What’s included
We carry the heavy stuff
- An 8-seat 4WDAir-conditioned, with a fridge, recovery gear and a dust-sealed luggage pod.
- Swag & beddingCanvas swag with a thick foam mattress, fresh sheets and a winter-rated sleeping bag.
- Every meal from Day 1 lunchCooked breakfasts, camp-oven dinners, vegetarian and other diets with notice.
- Park and camping feesPaid by us, so you never need a wallet out bush.
- A guide trained in remote first aidPlus a satellite phone and an emergency beacon on every trip.
- Telescope & star chartsBinoculars, a red-light torch and a southern-sky chart for each guest.
What to bring
Pack light, pack smart
Your list
0 of 9 packedBefore you go
After dark, it gets better
Out here the Milky Way throws shadows. Every camp is chosen for a low horizon and no lights for kilometres, so star-gazing is part of every night — telescope, red torches and a guide who knows the southern sky.
- Season
- Apr – OctSummer trips by request, with 5 am starts and long lunch breaks.
- Group size
- Max 8Plus one guide. Solo travellers are very welcome.
- Walking
- 2–6 kmRocky, uneven ground. A moderate level of fitness is plenty.
- Nights
- 0–12 °CJune to August can dip below zero; days sit around 20–30 °C.
Questions we get
If yours isn’t here, call the office or send us a note from the booking form — a real person answers.
Do I need 4WD experience?
No. Your guide does all the driving. You ride, spot wildlife, and maybe help boil the billy.
Is there phone reception?
Only close to town. Every vehicle carries a satellite phone and an emergency beacon, and we check in with the office each evening.
What are the toilets like?
Mostly bush toilets and a portable loo with a very good view. Station Camp on Day 4 has hot showers.
Can you cater for dietary needs?
Yes — vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and most allergies, as long as you tell us when you book.
What if it rains or a track closes?
It’s rare, but it happens. We re-route on open, safe tracks. If a tour can’t run, you choose a new date or a refund (sample policy).
Our tours travel on the lands of the Traditional Owners of Central Australia. We follow park rules and signage, keep to open tracks, and respect areas that are closed to visitors.
Book a seat
Save your swag
Choose a tour and a departure and we’ll hold your seats while we confirm the details with you by email.
- Big Loop leaves Saturdays; Dunes & Stars leaves Tuesdays and Saturdays; Gorge Day runs Monday to Saturday.
- Pickup from any Alice Springs accommodation or the airport.
- Pay a 20% deposit once we confirm (sample terms).