Australian Outback and Adventure Tours for Individuals, Families, Private parties and other Small Groups.
Australian Red Centre Adventures
Tour Schedule, Years 2003, 2004 and 2005.
Australian Outback Adventure Tours with flexible itineraries, customized to your
Tour preferences. Tour Reservations are possible 3 years in advance.
Tag Along Tours and 4x4 Expeditions are often planned 2 to 3 years in advance.
This schedule shows our current tours with available seats. 
Additions and changes as they occur. 
There are some gaps which will be filled when several Custom Tours are finalized. 
With all inquiries please give us as much detail as possible regards participants, 
especially the numbers, their ages, their interests as well as alternative travelling dates. 
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2003 Tours 2004 Tours 2005 Tours
 
Tour Schedule 
This schedule is only a guide and at times additional tours can be scheduled, sometimes at short notice. 


NEW Often when meeting other travellers we hear comments such as: "we never saw a Koala in the wild", or "most of the Kangaroos we saw were death ones on the side of the road or at places where coaches pull up and everybody feeds them". 
It doesn't have to be like that! 
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All Year Additional Custom and Private Tours can at times be planned at short notice. 

Please inquire here.
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2003
Changes and additions are possible. 
 
If you are considering a tour during 2003 then please let us know early. 
We will then schedule tours accordingly and maybe able to plan a tour exactly to your wishes. 

New for 2003: Early Booking Rewards. 
The first Couple, Family or Group who books a tour for the months of January through to July 2004 will be given the opportunity to customize the itinerary
( within reason ) and maybe eligible for a 4% discount. 

Expressions of interest here please.

Update August 2003.
Note that the only available seats for 2003 are on the following tours:
Aug. 27th, 14 Day Tour from Alice Springs to Melbourne.

Nov. 7th, 7. November 2003, Great Southern & Red Centre Loop.

Dec., Available for any Private, Custom or Group Tour.

We emphasize again, please contact us early as seats are often booked soon after we publicize their availability.
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August
2003		 Aug. 27th   Greatly discounted Coach Tour.
14 Day accommodated Tour from Alice Springs to Melbourne, 
Alice Springs, West MacDonnell Ranges, Kings Canyon, Ayers Rock, Olgas, Erldunda, Marla, Coober Pedy, William Creek, Oodnadatta Track, Flinders Ranges, Barossa Valley, Grampians, Great Ocean Road, Melbourne. 

For a limited time the price for this tour will be reduced by up to 20%.
All inclusive Price AU$ 2785.00 p/p* all inclusive with the exception of just 5 meals.
The vehicle is a 24 seat Mitsubishi Rosa with cloth seats, seat belts and fully air-conditioned.
The min. number of participants is four and the maximum number is 18.
Accommodation is 2 share in Cabins, Motels and Hotels.
For group bookings ( 8 or more ) the price can be reduced further.  
Bookings close on Aug. 15th.
 Sold Out
Expressions of interest here please.
September
2003		 Sept., 15th. 
22 Day 4WD tour from Melbourne to Darwin. 
Via the Great Ocean Road, Barossa Valley, Flinders Ranges, Oodnadatta Track, William Creek, Coober Pedy, Marla, Erldunda, Ayers Rock, Olgas, Kings Canyon, Palm Valley, West MacDonnell Ranges, Alice Springs, Devils Marbles, Mataranka, Katherine, Edith Falls, Litchfield, Kakadu, Darwin.
Fully booked.  

Email Inquiries here please
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October
2003		 Oct. 11th 2003
22 Day 4WD Tour from Darwin to Melbourne.
via Kakadu, Litchfield, Edith Falls, Katherine, Mataranka, Devils Marbles, Alice Springs, West MacDonnell Ranges, Palm Valley, Kings Canyon, Ayers Rock, Olgas, Erldunda, Marla, Coober Pedy, William Creek, Oodnadatta Track, Flinders Ranges, Barossa Valley, Grampians, Great Ocean Road, Melbourne. 
Please inquire here.

Fully booked.  
November
2003		 Nov. 7th, 2003. NEW
Great Southern - Red Centre Loop.
This 24 Day 4WD tour starts and finishes in Melbourne.
Great Ocean Road > Grampians N. P. > Wyperfeld N. P. > Adelaide Hills > Barossa Valley > Port Augusta > Coober Pedy > Ayers Rock / Olgas > Kings Canyon > West MacDonnell Ranges > Alice Springs > Rainbow Valley > Marla > Oodnadatta > Oodnadatta Track > William Creek > Marree > Flinders Ranges > Broken Hill > Lake Mungo N. P. > Swan Hill > Ballarat > Melbourne.
Only 2 Seats still available.

 Email Inquiries here please
December
2003		 Early to late December 2003.
Although we have no tours scheduled at this time, we are available for Custom,
Family and Private tours.
Bookings before Sept. 10th are eligible for a discount on our normal prices.

 Email Inquiries here please
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2004
Advance Information, 
subject to changes and additions. 
January to
June 		 At present not all 2004 tours have been scheduled and time slots are still available for Private and Custom Tours. 
If you are considering a tour during 2004 then please let us know early. 
We can then schedule some tours accordingly and maybe able to plan tours exactly to your wishes without the higher cost of a Custom Tour
( Whenever possible we schedule our tours 'around' such Private and Custom tours to reduce costs to us as well as to you. ) 
The tours scheduled below are not the only ones possible for those months. Please tell us your preferences for other tours. 

Time slots still available for many other tours. 
Expressions of interest here please.
January
2004
 Recommended tours for January:
8 Day Tours from Melbourne through Gippsland, the Victorian High Country and the Snowy Mountains to Sydney.
5 Day Tours from Melbourne via the Great Ocean Road and Grampians to Adelaide.
Those tours for 2 to 4 participants in a modern 4WD vehicle,
for larger groups in a Minibus.
Departure dates on request.
Private and customised tours are also possible.

Please inquire here.  
February
2004
 14 day Round trip, 
Melbourne > Great Ocean Road > Barossa Valley > Flinders Ranges > Broken Hill > Lake Mungo > Swan Hill > Ballarat > Grampians > Melbourne. 
Other tours are possible, please tell us your preferences. 
Please inquire here.

March
2004
 Great Southern - Red Centre Loop.
This 21 to 24 Day 4WD tour starts and finishes in Melbourne.
Great Ocean Road > Grampians N. P. > Wyperfeld N. P. > Adelaide Hills > Barossa Valley > Port Augusta > Coober Pedy > Ayers Rock / Olgas > Kings Canyon > West MacDonnell Ranges > Alice Springs > Rainbow Valley > Marla > Oodnadatta > Oodnadatta Track > William Creek > Marree > Flinders Ranges > Broken Hill > Lake Mungo N. P. > Swan Hill > Ballarat > Melbourne.
Seats available, departure date on application. .

 Email Inquiries here please
April
2004
April 11th, 18 Day 4WD Camping and Tag Along Tour from Sydney to Alice Springs.
Please check for available seats. 
2 to 3 places for Tag Along vehicles are also available.
Also possible followed by the same tour in the reverse direction. 
Information and Itinerary:
http://www.redcentre.com.au/2004/18day-Syd-Alice.htm
 
Please inquire here.

Please ask us here for other tours that maybe possible during April.
May
2004
 May 1st, 14 or 18 Day 4WD Tours from Alice Springs to Melbourne or Sydney. Tag Along vehicles may also be possible.
Please check for available seats. 
This tour can be the exact reverse of the previous tour or maybe completely customised for you.
 Please inquire here.


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May to
July 
2004		 During this time we will again run 4WD Camping Tours. 
Under Consideration:
14 Day Red Centre Tours, starting from Melbourne and from Alice Springs.

22 to 32 Day Kimberley Tour, starting from Melbourne or from Alice Springs.

14 Day Simpson Desert Tag Along Tour, starting from Melbourne, finishing in Alice Springs. 2 passenger seats available in our Escort Vehicle.

Please contact us early, especially if you require a hired 4WD vehicle for a Tag Along Tour.
Please inquire here.


Expression of Interest, 2004 4x4 Tag Along Tour.
July to
August 
2004		 21st July 2004.
31 Day East-West Expedition.
This is a Self Drive 4x4 Tag Along Tour similar to our 2001 EWX. 
Please read the 2001 EWX participants journal here: 
http://www.redcentre.com.au/2001-EWXJournal.htm

Expressions of interest are required as soon as possible as the number of participating vehicles will be limited. 
Especially if you require us to assist with the hire of suitable and well prepared/fitted out vehicles we will need to know not later than Sept. 2003. 
Please ask us for the itinerary.
 
Space for only 2 additional Tag Along vehicles and for 2 passengers.

Here is some more general information about our Tag Along Tours. 
Expression of Interest, 2004 4x4 Tag Along Tour.

Aug. to 
September
2004  		 Aug. 25th 2004.
26 to 32 Day 4WD Tour from Perth to Alice Springs or to Darwin.
Perth > Pinnacles > Kalbarri > Pilbara > Broome > Derby > Geiki Gorge > Tunnel Creek > Windanja Gorge > Gipp River Road > Mitchell Platea > Mitchell Falls > Kununurra > Bungle Bungle > Katherine > Kakadu > Litchfield > Darwin.
Only 2 seats still available.
It maybe possible for one or two vehicles to Tag Along on this tour.
We will need early expressions of interest for this tour.
Expression of Interest, 2004 Perth to Darwin.

September
2004		 Those tours are possible for Sept. to early October.

Sept. 24th, 15 Day 4WD tour form Alice Springs to Melbourne, including the Curdimurka Outback Ball.

Sept. 27th or 28th, 23 day 4WD tour from Darwin to Melbourne.  This tour is also available as 2 segments as follows:
Darwin to Alice Springs ( 8 days ), 
Alice Springs to Melbourne ( 14 days ).
The 2 tours in succession, total duration is 23 days, including 2 nights rest in Alice Springs. 
Via Kakadu, Litchfield, Edith Falls, Katherine, Mataranka, Devils Marbles, Alice Springs, West MacDonnell Ranges, Palm Valley, Kings Canyon, Ayers Rock, Olgas, Erldunda, Marla, Coober Pedy, William Creek, Oodnadatta Track, Flinders Ranges, Barossa Valley, Grampians, Great Ocean Road, Melbourne. 
A 5% discount applies for people taking part in both those tours. 
Expressions of interest here please.

The Curdimurka Outback Ball. 
A Special Event at the fringes of the Simpson Desert. 
Following numerous inquiries regards a tour to the Curdimurka Outback Ball I'm now in addition to the above also considering a Coach Camping Tour to include this event in 2004. 
Start from Melbourne, finish in Adelaide or Melbourne. 
10 to 12 Day Tour, approx. dates are Sept. 28th to Oct. 9th. 
Alternative Itinerary, 15 Days from Alice Springs to Melbourne.
Expressions of interest are desirable before Dec. 2003 
Email here to register your interest early.
In past years unfortunately most inquiries came too late, after we had already re-allocated the required time slot for other tours. 
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2005
Advance Information, 
subject to changes and additions. 
  Only a few tours are at present scheduled for 2005, including another 4WD Tag Along Expedition of approx. 30 days duration during June/July and a Simpson Desert Crossing during September. 
Details to be advised. 

If you are interested in a tour during 2005 please let us know. 
The itinerary for the first serious inquiry for two participants or more can be customized for you at no additional cost. 
Please note our Early Booking Rewards
 
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January
2005
 8 Day Tour, South East Coast and High Country, from Melbourne to Sydney and the reverse. 
Other tours are possible, please tell us your preferences. 
Please inquire here.
February
2005
 14 day Round trip, 
Melbourne > Great Ocean Road > Barossa Valley > Flinders Ranges > Broken Hill > Lake Mungo > Swan Hill > Ballarat > Grampians > Melbourne. 
Other tours are possible, please tell us your preferences. 
Please inquire here.
March
2005
March 17th 2003:
17 Day 4WD Tag Along Tour from Sydney to Alice Springs. Details and itinerary: http://www.redcentre.com.au/2003/17daySyd-Alice.htm
Please contact us early, especially if you require a hired 4WD vehicle.
3 passenger seats are also available in our escort vehicle.
Please inquire here.
April
2005
April 8th 2003:
14 or 17 Day 4WD Tours from Alice Springs to Melbourne or Sydney. 
This can be the exact reverse of the previous tour or maybe completely customised for you.
Tag Along vehicles may also be possible.
 
Please inquire here.




July
2005
Canning Stock Route, 4WD Tag Along Tour. Dates to be advised.
The itinerary also includes a visit to the Rudall River N. P. and to the Purnunulu N. P.
General Information about Tag Along Tours:
http://www.redcentre.com.au/4X4/TagAlongFAQ.htm  

Expressions of interest are required well in advance. The participant list will be closed no later than October 2004.
Expressions of interest here please.

  This Tour Schedule is still subject to changes and should only be taken as a guide. 

No other tours have been scheduled at this stage. This will change according to tour inquiries. At this stage a number of time slots are also still available for private, family and custom tours. 
  Tour Prices: 
Nearly every one of our tours is different and often customized to suit your preferences. It would therefore be misleading to state a price that would be the lowest, e.g. "from $ xxxx". 
As most of our tours are for very small groups it is important to keep in mind that a tour with four participants will be much cheaper per participant than a tour for just one couple. 
Please inquire, give us as much details as possible about yourself, your preferences and interests etc.. We will gladly draw up an itinerary and present you with a free quote. 
Singles Supplements: We always attempt to match same gender participants to share accommodation. 
We only charge a single supplements if you insist on the sole use of a tent or other accommodation. 
Whenever possible we will be presenting you with an all inclusive tour price. 
That way you won't be comparing "Apples with Pears" and you won't get any unpleasant surprises due to possible 'additions'. Inquiry Form.


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Should you wish more information about the above or other tours and dates, then 
please fill in our Inquiry Form.
Last updated March 2003. 
Mike Hofmann