Karara Rangeland Park 4WD & Camping Course
Come and join us on this fantastic introduction to Outback travel, learning along the way from the experience gained by the experts as they map and explore the best destinations Australia has to offer. This trip will take you from Perth to the Karara Rangeland Park, in the semi-arid Murchison region of Western Australia.
Trip itinerary
- The Trip
Four days, three nights in the Karara Rangelands
On this four-day, three-night adventure you will join Adventure Offroad Training as they travel along back country roads and dirt tracks to exciting destinations within the Karara Rangelands Park. This journey is considered remote — in the main there are no facilities, so you will need to take everything you need with you to ensure that you are comfortable. This trip is typical of many Outback journeys in that we will be camping in a different campsite each night; this is the only way to see the sights of the region without driving huge distances each day. The lighter you can travel the more enjoyable it will be for you. Most of all, bring a sense of adventure and a sense of humour, as the Outback weather and track conditions can change suddenly — it's all part of the experience! If you're a newbie to remote travel this isn't as hard as it sounds, and the experienced team can guide you with what to take and what not to take.
- Day 1
Perth to the rangelands
You will travel from Perth to our first overnight stop in the rangelands, visiting places of historical significance along the way. You'll enjoy an evening around the campfire and learn more about travelling in this semi-arid environment.
- Day 2
Mulga woodlands, history & navigation
Leave camp and travel outback tracks through the Mulga and Eucalyptus woodlands to visit interesting locations of early settler history and indigenous history, then refuel in the township of Morawa before travelling to our next overnight camp in the heart of the Karara Rangeland Park. That evening you will learn the basics of outback communication and safety, and 4WD navigation, from the experts from Hema Maps.
- Day 3
Historic sheep station & salt lake sunset
Pack up camp and wind through 4WD tracks and dirt roads to visit a historic sheep station, where you'll see what life used to be like when Australia "rode on the sheep's back" at the height of the Merino wool industry in the 1950s. You'll then drive to our final overnight campsite, via remnants of the Goldrush days, taking in spectacular views across a huge salt lake. Weather permitting, you will enjoy a million-star view, as only the Outback can provide.
- Day 4
The journey home
Our journey home takes in the sights of an abandoned but restored sheep station homestead along the way. We will travel together to Dalwallinu in the Wheatbelt before saying our goodbyes and heading home along Great Northern Highway. By the end of this course you will have learnt much about travelling in a remote area, how to set up your vehicle for this type of journey, and how to drive to these unique conditions.
What you'll need
- Fully road worthy and insured 4WD
- 80 channel UHF radio (if hand held, bring batteries or a way to charge it — we can also hire you one if you wish)
- Tent, swag or small off-road camper trailer
- Gas stove and gas for cooking
- Food and water for all occupants for 4 days (5L water per person per day)
- Fridge
- 4WD recovery gear (compressor, deflator, MaxTrax or similar, shovel)
- Small first aid kit and fire extinguisher
- Suitable clothing (remember nights can get cool)
- All tools and equipment to change a wheel if necessary
- Toilet tent and toilet
Facilities
- This journey is considered remote — in the main there are no facilities
- A different bush campsite each night to see the region without driving huge distances
- Come fully self-sufficient and travel as light as you can
What will it cost
- Per vehicle with up to two adults$1250
- Per additional occupant (camping & park fee)Fee applies
- Hema HX-2 GPS Navigator hire (optional — try before you buy)$99
The cost for this trip is $1,250 per vehicle with up to two adults, which covers camping and park fees for the duration. A small camping and park fee is payable for additional occupants.
Book now — Karara Rangeland Park 4WD & Camping Course