4WD TAG-A-LONG INFORMATION & GUIDELINES

(applicable to all tours)

We offer experience in optimum vehicle performance on desert travel, knowledge and advice regarding the route and arrange fuel drops en-route as needed. You have access to the following if and when needed.

Standard equipment such as high-lift Jack, tow ropes, snatch strap, basic welding, tyre changing and tube repair.

  • Comprehensive tool kit, global positioning system (GPS).

  • Vehicle operated high-powered air compressor.

  • Portable hot water shower, 10,000lb Hydraulic Winch

  • Royal Flying Doctor Services (RFDS) HF Band Radio, First Aid and rescue equipment.

  • Satellite Phone

  • Inter-vehicle communication is essential. We use UHF radio and have held units available for hire.
    (It is mandatory to have a UHF set for these journeys)

You have two options, the first being for the independent minded traveler who requires only the safety net aspect of group travel; and the second for those who want the excitement and challenge of long distance outback travel, with all the hard work and planning done. We supply all necessary entry permits in both cases..

  • Standard equipment such as highlift jack, tow ropes, snatch strap, basic welding, tyre changing & tube repair, comprehensive tool kit, global positioning system (GPS).

  • Vehicle operated high powered air compressor, portable hot water shower, 8000lb electric winch.

  • Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) HF band radio, First Aid & rescue equipment.

  • Inter-vehicle communication is essential.  We use UHF radio, hand held units are available for hire.

You have a choice of options;

  • OPTION 1: Self Catering. $180.00 (Inc.$16.00 GST) per day / vehicle

    You are totally self sufficient; responsible for you own food, water and fuel (an adequate safety margin of each is mandatory). You supply your own camping and cooking equipment, and have the choice of camp sites, relying on us only for advice on road / weather conditions etc., assistance if in trouble, and company if so desired. We supply all travel permits.

    Entry fees to Parks and fuel costs are your expense. Fuel drops (28 day tours) must be paid when we place the order, usually 2 months in advance.  

  • OPTION 2: Fully Catered. $180.00per day / vehicle plus $40 per day / , person (Inc GST)

    You are partially self sufficient, responsible for you own water and fuel (an adequate safety margin on each in mandatory) and any alcoholic refreshments.

    You share our camp sites, we supply and cook all the food (Typical menu enclosed), and hire tents and swags, if required.

  • You must have at least 40 litres of free fridge/freezer space available for the food supplied by us.

  • Meals and accommodation on nights other than bush camping are at your expense.

  • Entry fees to Parks and fuel costs are your expense. Fuel drops (28 day tours) must be paid for in full when we place the order, usually 2 months in advance.

BOOKING: A deposit of $250 PP confirms your booking, the balance is due one calendar month before departure.

GENERAL CONDITIONS: The operator reserves the right to alter itineraries or camp sites as necessitated by weather, road, river & other operational conditions prevailing at the time. Expenses incurred as a result of any delay, alteration or curtailment of any trip, whether caused by mechanical or other defect, flooding or other cause are the responsibility of the vehicle owner. No refunds will be made after the trip begins.

The operator undertakes appropriate insurance as prescribed by law.