Heading Bush Outback Adventure - Day Tours
Heading Bush Outback Adventure - Day Tours
Heading Bush Outback Adventure - Day Tours
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Heading Bush Adventures has been exploring Outback Australia since 1989. We specialise in Adventurous Wild Camping tours through the Flinders Ranges, Lake Eyre, Painted Desert, Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park and the West Mc Donnell Ranges.
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Eline H
1 contribution
Apr 2018 • Solo
Me and my sister went on the 10 day trip from Adelaide to Alice Springs. We had no clue what to expect, but it was amazing. We had never slept in swags before and were curious what it would be like. They tourned out to be really comfortable! The tour is really well organised. Duffman, our tourguide, can make the best food ever (even takes care of gluten free diet), has the best stories about the Aborignal culture and the nature of Australia, and goes the extra mile to make sure everyone has a great time. We learned so much from him. The camping in remote areas is absolutely fantastic. Sleeping in the middle of nowhere and cooking over a campfire is such a cool experience. Seeing all the beautiful stars, sunsets and sun rises... absolutely amazing. Being in nature with a small group of people which become your family for 10 days is so nice. I can't stop being positive about it, but it really was an onforgettable experience.
What you should keep in mind when you want to book the tour:
- bring a lot of baby wipes. You'll need them!
- don't bring your best clothes. You'll get dirty due to the sand and dust.
- be flexible. Since you're in the outback you never know what to expect. We helped an Aboriginal family along the way who's car broke down and therefore came later on the campside than expected (but whatever :-) )
If you're into adventure and like to get your hands dirty with the best tourguide ever then this is your tour!
What you should keep in mind when you want to book the tour:
- bring a lot of baby wipes. You'll need them!
- don't bring your best clothes. You'll get dirty due to the sand and dust.
- be flexible. Since you're in the outback you never know what to expect. We helped an Aboriginal family along the way who's car broke down and therefore came later on the campside than expected (but whatever :-) )
If you're into adventure and like to get your hands dirty with the best tourguide ever then this is your tour!
Written 13 April 2018
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Ørjan F
Sola Municipality, Norway3 contributions
Nov 2018 • Friends
This was a 10 day trip with our amazing guide Benno. Benno made this trip 10 times better then it should have, and i am very grateful for having such an awesome dude with us. We were a group of 20 norwegian students that had known each other for a couple of months. But this trip, and our guide really made us a family which I will forever be grateful for. He made me open up more, and made all the people in our group become better people.
BEST TRIP EVER!!
BEST TRIP EVER!!
Written 18 November 2018
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bethunebeachbum
37 contributions
Sept 2018 • Solo
What a bloody incredible experience!!! The 10 day tour from Adelaide to Alice Springs surpassed my wildest expectations.
Beno is one part Aboriginal spirit, one part Steve Irwin and one part Kylie Minogue. He perfectly straddles between professional tour guide, private chef and just one of the crew. Everyday he literally takes our lives into our hands and delivers an experience that is unstopable. In fact, he gave us something so special, I cant mention it in this review because to do so would spoil it. And when some of the group were as fun and pleasant as getting a colonoscopy from my mother-in-law, Beno had the wisdom to know how to rescue the experience from certain doom, restoring high energy and a balance of fun and happiness.
This tour is not for everyone. If you want to tear down trees with your bare hands, get to know the real Australian Outback, and go five days without a shower, book now. But if you want an experience where you cant roll down the windows and jam, have obsesive-compulsive disorder and must read every food nutritional label, or if body odor, belching, four-letter words and bad jokes make you cry, take an AAT KINGS tour, or just stay home and binge-watch nature documentaries on Netflix. This isnt for pansies. Live life. Go bush.
Beno is one part Aboriginal spirit, one part Steve Irwin and one part Kylie Minogue. He perfectly straddles between professional tour guide, private chef and just one of the crew. Everyday he literally takes our lives into our hands and delivers an experience that is unstopable. In fact, he gave us something so special, I cant mention it in this review because to do so would spoil it. And when some of the group were as fun and pleasant as getting a colonoscopy from my mother-in-law, Beno had the wisdom to know how to rescue the experience from certain doom, restoring high energy and a balance of fun and happiness.
This tour is not for everyone. If you want to tear down trees with your bare hands, get to know the real Australian Outback, and go five days without a shower, book now. But if you want an experience where you cant roll down the windows and jam, have obsesive-compulsive disorder and must read every food nutritional label, or if body odor, belching, four-letter words and bad jokes make you cry, take an AAT KINGS tour, or just stay home and binge-watch nature documentaries on Netflix. This isnt for pansies. Live life. Go bush.
Written 19 September 2018
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Sparklelarkle
Nambour, Queensland, Australia16 contributions
Apr 2015 • Family
There are different tour lengths available. I did 10 day hiking and camping, all included in the cost which was over $2000. we were woken every morning around 0430 for coffee and cereal and then 4wd travelling and hiking through the day, not enough meal breaks were provided and the food was generally very average except the camp-oven cooking which was superb (2 nights only). More money should be made available to feed passengers properly. waking at 0430 and falling into bed at 21:30 with 3 poor meals in between, as well as hiking and having to collect wood, meant we were always hungry and tired.
The list of equipment/clothing to bring was also sub standard - it is very cold in the desert and no-one had enough warm clothes. Thank god it didn't rain.
We were rarely told where we were going each day - it was supposed to be a surprise which made it difficult for us to decide what to wear each day. We would all have preferred to know generally what to expect each day.
The itinerary on the website did not match the itinerary of my experience, sometimes due to rain and flooding, e/g/ the warm springs were inaccessible - fair enough. other times due to the itinerary just not being updated. e.g the camel riding ceased 3 years ago but it is still listed in the itinerary.
The vehicle air conditioning failed on day 1. thankgod the weather was cool and we didn't need it! we had 5 flat tyres and the radiator scored 2 holes in which to bleed out its coolant onto the road. the windows didn't open properly and the door to the troop carrier passenger space had to be kicked to open it each time us 8 passengers exited the vehicle..Seats were not generous but cramped.
The only good thing i have to say is that i really enjoyed the 2 x camp oven meals; The photographic opportunities provided en-route were amazing!! and the tour guide/driver/cook/car mechanic/safety officer/humourist is a rare asset to this business.
The tour driver was informative, knowledgeable about geography and aboriginal history, and was excellent when it came to managing the safety of his 8 passengers, both inside and outside the vehicle, while camping and hiking. Surely the company can afford an offsider for OH&S purposes.
I know this is a terrible review, but if it wasn't for the amazing beauty of the Australian Outback this trip would've been a total waste of money.
The list of equipment/clothing to bring was also sub standard - it is very cold in the desert and no-one had enough warm clothes. Thank god it didn't rain.
We were rarely told where we were going each day - it was supposed to be a surprise which made it difficult for us to decide what to wear each day. We would all have preferred to know generally what to expect each day.
The itinerary on the website did not match the itinerary of my experience, sometimes due to rain and flooding, e/g/ the warm springs were inaccessible - fair enough. other times due to the itinerary just not being updated. e.g the camel riding ceased 3 years ago but it is still listed in the itinerary.
The vehicle air conditioning failed on day 1. thankgod the weather was cool and we didn't need it! we had 5 flat tyres and the radiator scored 2 holes in which to bleed out its coolant onto the road. the windows didn't open properly and the door to the troop carrier passenger space had to be kicked to open it each time us 8 passengers exited the vehicle..Seats were not generous but cramped.
The only good thing i have to say is that i really enjoyed the 2 x camp oven meals; The photographic opportunities provided en-route were amazing!! and the tour guide/driver/cook/car mechanic/safety officer/humourist is a rare asset to this business.
The tour driver was informative, knowledgeable about geography and aboriginal history, and was excellent when it came to managing the safety of his 8 passengers, both inside and outside the vehicle, while camping and hiking. Surely the company can afford an offsider for OH&S purposes.
I know this is a terrible review, but if it wasn't for the amazing beauty of the Australian Outback this trip would've been a total waste of money.
Written 26 April 2015
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Hi Maria, thanks for your review.
As this is a public forum many people use to evaluate our tours, can I please take this opportunity to advise all that Heading Bush is under new ownership as of August 2017.
The new owners are very experienced at offering this type of tour and also own Kimberley Adventure Tours where we are constantly getting fantastic re reviews, search for us under tours from Darwin if you like.
So we'll be bringing the same style of management, new reliable vehicles and better camping gear.
Rest these are the only things we are changing, the rest of it will be the same excellent adventures which it's always been, except we may break down less!
Written 14 August 2017
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Daphne B
Zaandijk, The Netherlands55 contributions
Sept 2015 • Solo
I went on a 3-day trip to The Flinders Ranges which is located around 400km north of Adelaide. During this trip I have experienced the Australian outback. The tour was with a 4WD and a very nice tour guide, who told us a lot of interesting information about the surroundings. He was a very funny storyteller which made the tour a lot of fun! The first stop we had after departing from Adelaide was in Port Wakefield, this stop was just for some coffee to wake up. After the coffee stop we continued the journey to Port Germein where you can find the largest wooden jetty in South Australia. We also stopped at a beautiful pink salt lake, very interesting to see. After that we continued our way to the Flinders Ranges. The scenery was absolutely beautiful, I couldn't believe my eyes. It was so peaceful and pure. We also had the chance to go in a little airplane to watch the beautiful view over the mountains from up in the air. It was stunning! During the 3 days the tour guide made some delicious lunches and a very nice dinner. We went hiking through some beautiful gorges and valleys. We saw a lot of kangaroos and some yellow footed rock wallabies. Such a surreal experience to see kangaroos running over the road. It was a good organised trip and everything went very smoothly. The accommodation was very good and clean. It was located in a very nice place with a view on the mountains. Overall it was an unforgettable experience!
Written 21 September 2015
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Anthea N
3 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
This adventure is not the sit back & watch kind. You are involved in the set up & packing up of the camps which allowed a group melding experience. Once you eat together, sleep around the fire & dig toilet holes, the bond is strong...and this was unexpected . We were there to experience the great outback of Australia, as a family &the expedition surpassed all expectations.. Great scenery, stunning walks,& isolated camp sites .Our brilliant guide/leader was Duffman. After driving & entertaining us all day he then produced amazing meals over the fire. He is so knowledgeable & respectful about the outback, its people, animals & plants.
Just go, It may change your life,,,,
Just go, It may change your life,,,,
Written 25 April 2019
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Jim
1 contribution
Mar 2019 • Friends
This trip is the highlight of my journey trough Australia. You go trough the middle of Australia, we’re at night you sleep in de open under the stars. On this trip you go and see the sunset en sunrise at Uluru and you go hiking trough Kings Canyon. For the tour we had the most amazing tour guide! Our guide by the name Duffman, he did an amazing job during the hole trip, where every night we would look forward to his cooking. Every day was a new experience and a fun adventure and if your looking for an amazing trip trough the outback, you don’t have to look any further.
Written 15 April 2019
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Gus R
1 contribution
Mar 2019 • Friends
Best 10 days ever in my life! Big shoutout to the best tour guide ever, James Duffman! Couldnt wish anybody else as tour guide, you are truly passionate about nature and your country! Cheers
Written 14 April 2019
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janineschrooten
Sydney, Australia2 contributions
Mar 2019 • Solo
This tour was my best experience so far in Australia! You'll get the real outback experience. Unique campspots, amazing food and a lot of fun with the group. A big shoutout for our tourguide duffman, you are amazing and thanks for being there when I needed first aid. Cheers! Janine
Written 9 April 2019
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dorissteinacher
Brugg, Switzerland113 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
We had a great 10-days-Expedition with Heading Bush Adventures! Driving in an awesome 4WD-truck with trailer from Adelaide to Alice Springs, mostly on dirt roads and sleeping in swags under the stars! Wildlife national parks and views were amazing. We’ve also seen a lot of breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. Our top guide Tim did his job with heart and soul, committed, responsible and reliable. Pick up and drop off was on time. He showed us many unique landscapes which you normally would never see! We appreciated to travel in a small group of 7 people who grew together to s smart team, despite of age difference (21 - 69). We cooked great meals together and had a lot of fun around the campfire!
We’ve booked this adventure tour because we wanted to experience the real Outback, not only beside the Highway. And so we did it indeed - thank you Tim! This awesome tour was the best experience and the highlight of our 7 weeks-trip! We highly recommend Heading Bush Adventures for people who love outdoor and adventure.
Rolf and Doris, Switzerland 🇨ðŸ‡
We’ve booked this adventure tour because we wanted to experience the real Outback, not only beside the Highway. And so we did it indeed - thank you Tim! This awesome tour was the best experience and the highlight of our 7 weeks-trip! We highly recommend Heading Bush Adventures for people who love outdoor and adventure.
Rolf and Doris, Switzerland 🇨ðŸ‡
Written 22 March 2019
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Thanks Rolf and Doris.
It was a pleasure to have you travel with us and I am so glad I got to meet you as the guide. You guys did heaps of things which I am sure were completely different to your normal Swiss life and I could see that at times you were tired and were probably thinking, "oh my God what have we signed up for"! However you took it in your stride and I can really see that you enjoyed our style of trip and the challenging activities, I bet you enjoyed the hotel when you got to Perth though.
Thanks for coming along with such a positive and open mindset, and thanks so much for all the photos etc you are sharing on Facebook! I really appreciate that.
Looking forward to the reunion in 2021 at your house in Switzerland!
All the best. Tim
Written 28 March 2019
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is it suitable for young 20s or more of an old person group
Written 8 January 2020
Is there a possibility to charge your electronic devices? We are going on this trip in August but we need to know if we need to bring extra power banks or not
Written 19 July 2017
776socialmedia
Adelaide, Australia
Most days you will have the opportunity to plugin and power up. Having said that it it always a good idea to have at least a little backup for unforeseen circumstances.
Written 22 July 2017
Rae W
Adelaide, Australia
I am trying to find a unique family adventure Mother's day gift for my daughter-in-law and my 2 grandsons (9 and 11years) Do you do any 1 nighters camping 4x4 adventures to maybe Fleurieu Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, AdelaideHills? Even head north? I'd be very interested to hear from you if you do. Of course I might be way out of my price range but would still like to find out.
Thanks heaps!! Rae Warhurst
Written 11 May 2017
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