The Offroad Tradies
The Offroad Tradies
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We offer guided self-drive tours (tag-along) through out Australia. From the Tip to the South coast and everywhere in between. What's better still, we take care of all planning, National Parks, camping and additional charges. We provide you with great camping sites, fully catered (3 meals) and good company. These tours are fully escorted to ensure that your adventure will be a memorable one.
Mildura, Victoria, Australia
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mscbriz
Brisbane, Australia32 contributions
Aug 2022
Genuine guys with a genuine passion for people, 4x4 and the bush.
I did the outback NSW adventure with the guys and a small group and to be honest all the positive reviews are justified. I won’t go into too much detail however I now have a greater appreciation for the country since my trip.
The brilliance of the outback ruggedness, characters, places and the general ambience for a city slicker was a real eye opener.
The guys have a great appreciation for what they do and how they conduct themselves .
If you want to see the real outback and you have a 4x4 and a sense of adventure the investment with the team is well worth it.
Great food , great company and good times
Cheers
I did the outback NSW adventure with the guys and a small group and to be honest all the positive reviews are justified. I won’t go into too much detail however I now have a greater appreciation for the country since my trip.
The brilliance of the outback ruggedness, characters, places and the general ambience for a city slicker was a real eye opener.
The guys have a great appreciation for what they do and how they conduct themselves .
If you want to see the real outback and you have a 4x4 and a sense of adventure the investment with the team is well worth it.
Great food , great company and good times
Cheers
Written 18 August 2022
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MeeMawB
Brisbane Region, Australia473 contributions
July 2022
Their published daily itinerary is a useful reference guide. However, we very quickly became aware that the published itinerary is only one of the possible options for that day. On occasion, this was due to changing circumstances or road conditions/closures etc, which of course is perfectly understandable. However, the tradies also made changes to both routes & destinations from time to time, as they saw fit. In our experience, these changes to the itinerary were always motivated by Luke & Curl's desire to deliver the best possible experience for their guests.
We felt safe at all times. All experiences were managed with sensitivity to risk and ensuring that a good time was had by all guests.
Luke & Curl are both likeable blokes, easy to be around and easy to get along with. They frequently sought the opinions of guests and always endeavoured to deliver on any special requests, whether that be food or itinerary related.
Memorable highlights in the catering department included the serving of hot pies while we visited a lookout on day 1. Then later in the tour, the serving of a spectacular camp oven prepared roast pork meal. At one point, we were surprised to be served impressive hors d'oeuvres prior to dinner. A delicious sunset BBQ on the iconic Big Red was another catering highlight.
All in all, the OffRoad Tradies delivered a very special and memorable Simpson Desert experience for us, one that we will treasure for years to come.
We felt safe at all times. All experiences were managed with sensitivity to risk and ensuring that a good time was had by all guests.
Luke & Curl are both likeable blokes, easy to be around and easy to get along with. They frequently sought the opinions of guests and always endeavoured to deliver on any special requests, whether that be food or itinerary related.
Memorable highlights in the catering department included the serving of hot pies while we visited a lookout on day 1. Then later in the tour, the serving of a spectacular camp oven prepared roast pork meal. At one point, we were surprised to be served impressive hors d'oeuvres prior to dinner. A delicious sunset BBQ on the iconic Big Red was another catering highlight.
All in all, the OffRoad Tradies delivered a very special and memorable Simpson Desert experience for us, one that we will treasure for years to come.
Written 22 July 2022
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Anna R
17 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
100% recommend these Tradies.
Having just recently finished the Victorian High Country tour with the Offroad Tradies I cannot sing their praises high enough!
Had the most amazing 4wdriving and camping adventure made perfect by their attentiveness to everyone's needs including dietary needs when it came to preparing gourmet meals for us.
Many laughs and great story telling was had around the nightly campfires along with some very funny radio banter.
Luke and Curl, thanks so much for creating a memorable trip for us and will definitely be seeing you guys again on another tour.
Having just recently finished the Victorian High Country tour with the Offroad Tradies I cannot sing their praises high enough!
Had the most amazing 4wdriving and camping adventure made perfect by their attentiveness to everyone's needs including dietary needs when it came to preparing gourmet meals for us.
Many laughs and great story telling was had around the nightly campfires along with some very funny radio banter.
Luke and Curl, thanks so much for creating a memorable trip for us and will definitely be seeing you guys again on another tour.
Written 31 March 2023
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jonpd1
2 contributions
Apr 2023
WOW. What an experience The Offroad Tradies gave us over 6 days.
With us having a basic knowledge of off roading, the crew at The Offroad Tradies helped us grow in confidence as they took us from a gentle hut tour on the first day, small climbs on the 2nd day to some of the best known spectacular 4x4 tracks in Victoria over the next 3 days, if not Australia. Fantastic food prepared fresh every day. Campfires at night and lots of laughs as they made our entire group feel at ease and welcome. Very highly recommend going on any of The Offroad Tradies expeditions. Keep up the great work.
With us having a basic knowledge of off roading, the crew at The Offroad Tradies helped us grow in confidence as they took us from a gentle hut tour on the first day, small climbs on the 2nd day to some of the best known spectacular 4x4 tracks in Victoria over the next 3 days, if not Australia. Fantastic food prepared fresh every day. Campfires at night and lots of laughs as they made our entire group feel at ease and welcome. Very highly recommend going on any of The Offroad Tradies expeditions. Keep up the great work.
Written 17 April 2023
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Heather B
7 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
I literally can't praise this trip highly enough. We just did 6 days in the Victorian high country with Luke and Curl and can truthfully say it was way beyond any expectations that I had. The days were well thought out and built on the day before, increasing our 4x4 skills to an extremely competent level. Having the guys work tirelessly behind the scenes cooking the most amazing food and morning tea was next level and we felt very spoilt. (and we were never hungry!) The friends we made, the laughs we shared and the things we saw will stay with me forever and we are planning to do another trip with the guys next year. If, like us, you have no 4x4 Friends and you want to gain confidence whilst being safe in a group, then look no further than The Off Road Tradies. Just awesome!
Written 5 April 2023
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Warren B
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May 2024 • Family
We've previously tagged-along with The Offroad Tradies in the Simpson Desert and enjoyed that immensely. So, we were delighted to experience their Cape York tour on this occasion.
Once again, their catering was brilliantly executed and their patience and ability to solve any challenge that they were presented with was impressive.
Despite the recent excessively wet season, we still got to experience the best of Starcke Wakooka Track, Frenchman's Track, Old Tele Track and the stunning attractions that Cape York has to offer.
Their ability to include our grandchildren in the entire experience in ways that made it really special for them, was a treat that we really came to appreciate.
I highly recommend The Offroad Tradies to anybody contemplating one of their tour routes. They will deliver a great experience!
Once again, their catering was brilliantly executed and their patience and ability to solve any challenge that they were presented with was impressive.
Despite the recent excessively wet season, we still got to experience the best of Starcke Wakooka Track, Frenchman's Track, Old Tele Track and the stunning attractions that Cape York has to offer.
Their ability to include our grandchildren in the entire experience in ways that made it really special for them, was a treat that we really came to appreciate.
I highly recommend The Offroad Tradies to anybody contemplating one of their tour routes. They will deliver a great experience!
Written 12 June 2024
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DNL
3 contributions
Apr 2021
Absolutely fantastic! These guys know their stuff and are awesome at it. We did the Vic High Country trip and it was our first time 4wding so the experience and confidence in Luke and Curl was reassuring.
We had a lot of fun, lots of laughs and the food was excellent. Great banter on the road and great advice where needed.
At the end of a great day of exhilarating scenery and driving we would set up camp and settle around the campfire with a great group of people and enjoy the food and company.
We honestly can't recommend The Offroad Tradies enough. It was like leaving family at the end of the trip so with lockdown now over we are planning our next trip. The NSW outback next time!
We had a lot of fun, lots of laughs and the food was excellent. Great banter on the road and great advice where needed.
At the end of a great day of exhilarating scenery and driving we would set up camp and settle around the campfire with a great group of people and enjoy the food and company.
We honestly can't recommend The Offroad Tradies enough. It was like leaving family at the end of the trip so with lockdown now over we are planning our next trip. The NSW outback next time!
Written 10 November 2021
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Wes T
4 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
I went with Luke and curl from the offroad tradies to the tip of cape York for a couple of reasons. I have a couple of health issues that restrict me physically and, i would be traveling on my own, which in its self is a bit daunting for me.
From the time of booking i made them aware of my restrictions and nothing was a problem for them, they always asked if i was ok and when i went for the tip i went the easy way and the last bit was difficult for me but luke stayed with me so that i didn’t trip and fall as curl did on the way back.
The food was amazing, always something different and very appetizing, certainly didn’t go hungry.
The route that we took was well researched and we saw heaps, and on reflection doing the trip on my own or in a small group you would never have gotten to see or do most of what we did.
I couldn’t fault the trip with luke and curl and for two tradesmen that want to share their passion for the offroad i find it amazing what they have achieved with the business and considering they started just as covid hit makes it more incredible.
From the time of booking i made them aware of my restrictions and nothing was a problem for them, they always asked if i was ok and when i went for the tip i went the easy way and the last bit was difficult for me but luke stayed with me so that i didn’t trip and fall as curl did on the way back.
The food was amazing, always something different and very appetizing, certainly didn’t go hungry.
The route that we took was well researched and we saw heaps, and on reflection doing the trip on my own or in a small group you would never have gotten to see or do most of what we did.
I couldn’t fault the trip with luke and curl and for two tradesmen that want to share their passion for the offroad i find it amazing what they have achieved with the business and considering they started just as covid hit makes it more incredible.
Written 11 June 2024
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Wes T
4 contributions
Sept 2024 • Solo
These guys really are amazing. They go the full distance and then some just so that you have a great time. On this trip i got stuck three times and on each occasion, they effortlessly got me going again, hardly had to lift a finger.
The food is great and you never go hungry.
To Just sit around a campfire and chat and laugh at the end of the day while the guys get dinner ready is a strange feeling, but makes a huge difference.
This trip was my second with the off-road tradies, and will probably do more with them.
Dont hesitate to book with them, they are the best tour guides out there.
The food is great and you never go hungry.
To Just sit around a campfire and chat and laugh at the end of the day while the guys get dinner ready is a strange feeling, but makes a huge difference.
This trip was my second with the off-road tradies, and will probably do more with them.
Dont hesitate to book with them, they are the best tour guides out there.
Written 17 September 2024
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Barbara T
1 contribution
June 2024 • Couples
We throughly enjoyed our first off-road trip with Luke and Phill. We very much appreciated their thorough planning, their history knowledge, their local community connections and their thoughtful consideration for the needs of their clients. The meals and the many little extras they provided along the way were well beyond our expectations. Our group was small and of a variety of ages and backgrounds but we had lots of stories to tell, shared lots of laughs and developed a special rapport. Thank you so much “boys” - we will definitely be back for more!
Written 23 June 2024
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