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Birding & Aboriginal Culture Eastern MacDonnell Ranges & Northern Simpson Desert |
5 Days
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Ossies Outback 4WD Tours, in conjunction with Lindsay Bookie, are proud to announce a genuine opportunity for a cross cultural experience on Aboriginal Land on Hay River in Northern Simpson Desert. Our host Lindsay is a senior Eastern Arrernte Law man and traditional owner of this area Lindsay has worked as a stockman (cowboy) and an NT Police Tracker giving him a wealth of knowledge about his country and its people.
With his family he invites you to share their traditional skills in finding and collecting bush foods, tracking and finding water – subject to seasonal variances.
People with varied interests from Photography, Bird Watching, Exploration & Love of Nature will enjoy a chance to associate with Rural Aboriginals in their Backyard. Baton Hill – Lindsay's place has very good shower & toilet facilities – plenty of hot & cold water with comfortable SWAGS or Tents after Campfire Hospitality. This unique Tour will further enhance Ossies range of Tours in the theme of 'Tracks less Traversed'. |
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Departure Dates: July 18th 2010 |
| Fridays or by request for groups of 4 or more. Advance booking for this tour is essential to allow time to gain permits required. |
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Itinerary |
DAY 1 – L, D
8.00am Pick up at your Alice Springs Accommodation. Short town tour in Alice Springs.
Travel along the Ross Highway amongst the ancient and beautiful Eastern Mac Donnell Ranges.
Visit Corroboree Rock , culturally significant to the local aborigines, time for birding here. Then onto our overnight destination Ross River Resort. Lunch, then time for Birding, bushwalking, swimming and relaxing.
• Overnight Dinner, Bed & Breakfast at Ross River Bush Hotel
DAY 2 – B, L, D
Depart Ross River Resort at 9.30am Arltunga Gold Mining Visitors Centre. North along the very picturesque Cattlewater Pass, plenty of time for birding. Our bush camp tonight will be in the vicinity of the Harts Range Mica mines.
• Overnight Bush Camp
DAY 3 – B, L, D
We leave the Plenty Rd for the Red Sand Track , birding available enroute to our destination, Lindsay’s place, at Baton Hill on the Hay River. Harry will set up camp.
Bird Watching beside the Hay River (usually dry)
• Overnight camping at Baton Hill
DAY 4 – B, L, D
A leisurely breakfast then off on our days Birding.
Bird and wildlife can be plentiful in this remote, wilderness. This of course is dependant on seasonal variations. Goyders Pillar for Sunset before returning to camp for a Camp Oven Dinner.
• Overnight camping at Baton Hill
DAY 5- B, L
Sunrise walk this morning. Breakfast on your return then pack up camp and homeward bound to the Alice via the Plenty Highway.
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Short Tailed Monitor (Varanus breicauda) |
| Seen and photographed by John Turner on our August 2008 trip |
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Inclusions: |
Experienced Bushman/Guide
1 night Dinner, Bed & Breakfast at Ross River Resort
Permits and camping fees
Morning Tea as required
4 Breakfasts; 5 Lunches; 4 Evening Meals
All camping equipment as required. Comfortable, insect proof SWAG’s
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Cost
$1595.00 pp
Booking Conditions
When joining 'Ossies Outback 4WD Tours' you need a sense of adventure and a reasonable level of fitness. Travel insurance is not included. We strongly recommend that passengers arrange their own travel insurance. 'Ossies' operates in remote areas, itineraries may vary according to road/weather/safety conditions.
For more information please read our: Booking Information Form 
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