7 Days and 8 nights Off Road Caravans and Camper Trailers Welcome
When most people think of the Australian outback, they picture the remote landscapes of South Australia, Queensland or the Northern Territory. But did you know Victoria has its own incredible outback waiting to be explored?
Join us as we venture into Victoria's magnificent Mallee country, discovering vast open landscapes, colourful salt lakes, historic settlements, fascinating pioneering stories and some of the state's best-kept secrets.
Explore More, Pack Up Less!
This tour combines travelling through Victoria's remote outback with the convenience of two-night base camps. Set up your caravan, camper trailer or tent, spend the following day exploring without towing or fully loaded, then move on to the next destination. It's a relaxed way to experience some incredible country while still enjoying a little 4WD adventure.
Our bush camps are set in some beautiful, remote locations, allowing us to really experience the peace and quiet of the outback. Bush toilets are available at our campsites, providing some basic facilities while still enjoying the experience of camping in the bush.
Tour Highlights:
Murray-Sunset National Park
Big Desert Wilderness Region
Pink Lakes
Hattah-Kulkyne National Park
Historic Mallee Townships
Murray-Sunset National Park
Big Desert Wilderness Region
Pink Lakes
Hattah-Kulkyne National Park
Historic Mallee Townships
Night 1 – Nhill
Our adventure begins at the Nhill Caravan Park, where we'll meet our fellow travellers and settle in for our first night.
This is a great opportunity to get to know everyone, discuss the adventure ahead and prepare for the journey into Victoria's remote outback country.
Day 1 – Nhill, Yanac, Big Desert Country into SA
Leaving Nhill, we head north into the remote Big Desert region, following an old stock route through vast stretches of Mallee scrub and beautiful outback landscapes.
Along the way, we'll discover some of the fascinating history of this isolated region before crossing the border into South Australia.
Our destination is a peaceful bush campsite, where we'll set up camp for the next two nights, giving us the perfect base to explore the surrounding country.
Day 2 – The Iconic Border Track
Today promises to be one of the real highlights of our adventure!
Leaving our caravans and camper trailers at camp, we'll head off for an exciting day exploring the iconic Border Track.
Famous for its towering sand dunes, challenging sandy sections and spectacular scenery, the Border Track offers a fantastic opportunity to experience some genuine outback four-wheel driving.
Along the way, we'll explore the fascinating history of the Victorian and South Australian border and discover what makes this remote region so special.
After a memorable day behind the wheel, we'll return to our established bush camp for another relaxing evening.
Day 3 – Murray-Sunset Country
Today we pack up camp and make our way back into Victoria, travelling through the heart of the Mallee country.
Along the way, we'll visit historic outback towns and explore some beautifully restored settlements, discovering the stories of the early pioneers who made their lives in this remote and often unforgiving landscape.
Our journey takes us into the spectacular Murray-Sunset region, where we'll establish our next bush camp for two nights.
With wide-open spaces, peaceful surroundings and incredible night skies, it's the perfect place to unwind after another day of exploring.
Day 4 – Pink Lakes & Rocket Lake
Today we'll leave our camping setups behind and head out to explore some of the remarkable landscapes of Murray-Sunset National Park.
Our adventure takes us to the spectacular Pink Lakes, famous for their unusual colours and fascinating salt harvesting history.
We'll explore the surrounding area, discovering how the lakes were formed and learning about the people who once worked in this isolated environment.
From here, we'll continue through the Mallee country towards Rocket Lake, enjoying remote tracks, changing scenery and plenty of opportunities to stop and explore.
After a full day of adventure, we'll return to our bush camp for another evening under the stars.
Day 5 – Mallee Townships & Hattah-Kulkyne
After packing up camp, we'll continue our journey through Victoria's fascinating Mallee country.
Our travels take us to Ouyen, where there'll be an opportunity to restock supplies, refuel and explore this historic country town.
From here, we'll head towards Hattah-Kulkyne National Park, where the landscape begins to change as we approach the mighty Murray River system.
We'll establish our next camp surrounded by the natural beauty of this remarkable region, ready for another day of exploring.
Day 6 – Hattah-Kulkyne National Park
Today we'll experience one of the most dramatic changes in scenery of the entire tour.
Leaving camp behind, we'll spend the day exploring the magnificent Hattah-Kulkyne National Park, where the dry, sandy Mallee country gives way to beautiful lakes, wetlands and towering River Red Gums.
We'll travel through a variety of landscapes, discovering the importance of the Murray River system and the incredible diversity of plants and wildlife that call this region home.
From dry Mallee scrub to peaceful lakes surrounded by magnificent old gums, this is a wonderful opportunity to experience just how diverse Victoria's outback can be.
After a day of exploring, we'll return to camp for our final night in the bush.
Day 7 – Mallee History, Silo Art & Return to Nhill
After packing camp, our final touring day takes us south through the heart of Victoria's Mallee country, with more fascinating history, small country towns and ever-changing landscapes to discover.
Along the way, we'll visit some of the region's impressive silo art, where enormous grain silos have been transformed into magnificent works of art celebrating local communities and their history.
Our journey eventually brings us back to Nhill, where we'll spend our final night at the historic former RAAF Base.
Here, we'll have the opportunity to explore the fascinating aviation history of Nhill.It's a fitting way to finish our journey, bringing together the pioneering history, remarkable landscapes and fascinating stories we've discovered throughout the week.
Night 8 – Nhill
We'll enjoy our final evening together, sharing stories and memories from our week exploring Victoria's hidden outback.
After eight nights and seven days of adventure, we'll say our farewells the following morning as everyone makes their way home.
Our adventure begins at the Nhill Caravan Park, where we'll meet our fellow travellers and settle in for our first night.
This is a great opportunity to get to know everyone, discuss the adventure ahead and prepare for the journey into Victoria's remote outback country.
Day 1 – Nhill, Yanac, Big Desert Country into SA
Leaving Nhill, we head north into the remote Big Desert region, following an old stock route through vast stretches of Mallee scrub and beautiful outback landscapes.
Along the way, we'll discover some of the fascinating history of this isolated region before crossing the border into South Australia.
Our destination is a peaceful bush campsite, where we'll set up camp for the next two nights, giving us the perfect base to explore the surrounding country.
Day 2 – The Iconic Border Track
Today promises to be one of the real highlights of our adventure!
Leaving our caravans and camper trailers at camp, we'll head off for an exciting day exploring the iconic Border Track.
Famous for its towering sand dunes, challenging sandy sections and spectacular scenery, the Border Track offers a fantastic opportunity to experience some genuine outback four-wheel driving.
Along the way, we'll explore the fascinating history of the Victorian and South Australian border and discover what makes this remote region so special.
After a memorable day behind the wheel, we'll return to our established bush camp for another relaxing evening.
Day 3 – Murray-Sunset Country
Today we pack up camp and make our way back into Victoria, travelling through the heart of the Mallee country.
Along the way, we'll visit historic outback towns and explore some beautifully restored settlements, discovering the stories of the early pioneers who made their lives in this remote and often unforgiving landscape.
Our journey takes us into the spectacular Murray-Sunset region, where we'll establish our next bush camp for two nights.
With wide-open spaces, peaceful surroundings and incredible night skies, it's the perfect place to unwind after another day of exploring.
Day 4 – Pink Lakes & Rocket Lake
Today we'll leave our camping setups behind and head out to explore some of the remarkable landscapes of Murray-Sunset National Park.
Our adventure takes us to the spectacular Pink Lakes, famous for their unusual colours and fascinating salt harvesting history.
We'll explore the surrounding area, discovering how the lakes were formed and learning about the people who once worked in this isolated environment.
From here, we'll continue through the Mallee country towards Rocket Lake, enjoying remote tracks, changing scenery and plenty of opportunities to stop and explore.
After a full day of adventure, we'll return to our bush camp for another evening under the stars.
Day 5 – Mallee Townships & Hattah-Kulkyne
After packing up camp, we'll continue our journey through Victoria's fascinating Mallee country.
Our travels take us to Ouyen, where there'll be an opportunity to restock supplies, refuel and explore this historic country town.
From here, we'll head towards Hattah-Kulkyne National Park, where the landscape begins to change as we approach the mighty Murray River system.
We'll establish our next camp surrounded by the natural beauty of this remarkable region, ready for another day of exploring.
Day 6 – Hattah-Kulkyne National Park
Today we'll experience one of the most dramatic changes in scenery of the entire tour.
Leaving camp behind, we'll spend the day exploring the magnificent Hattah-Kulkyne National Park, where the dry, sandy Mallee country gives way to beautiful lakes, wetlands and towering River Red Gums.
We'll travel through a variety of landscapes, discovering the importance of the Murray River system and the incredible diversity of plants and wildlife that call this region home.
From dry Mallee scrub to peaceful lakes surrounded by magnificent old gums, this is a wonderful opportunity to experience just how diverse Victoria's outback can be.
After a day of exploring, we'll return to camp for our final night in the bush.
Day 7 – Mallee History, Silo Art & Return to Nhill
After packing camp, our final touring day takes us south through the heart of Victoria's Mallee country, with more fascinating history, small country towns and ever-changing landscapes to discover.
Along the way, we'll visit some of the region's impressive silo art, where enormous grain silos have been transformed into magnificent works of art celebrating local communities and their history.
Our journey eventually brings us back to Nhill, where we'll spend our final night at the historic former RAAF Base.
Here, we'll have the opportunity to explore the fascinating aviation history of Nhill.It's a fitting way to finish our journey, bringing together the pioneering history, remarkable landscapes and fascinating stories we've discovered throughout the week.
Night 8 – Nhill
We'll enjoy our final evening together, sharing stories and memories from our week exploring Victoria's hidden outback.
After eight nights and seven days of adventure, we'll say our farewells the following morning as everyone makes their way home.
Trip Cost:
$2200 Per Vehicle with 2x occupants
$55 Per additional passenger
Includes:
All access permits and desert passes
Camping fees
Park Stays
Maximum 6 vehicles
Trip Dates:
What you need to bring:A high clearance 4x4 vehicle, a vehicle mounted UHF radio for communication, a fire extinguisher, All Terrain or Mud Terrain tyres and a compressor with tyre gauge to inflate/deflate tyres.All camping equipment including accommodation, bedding, fridge, cooking equipment, cooking stove, camp chair, etcFood and drinks for the duration of the trip.And a sense of adventure!
Note:
No pets allowed as we will be travelling in National Parks.
The trip details may change due to weather or track conditions.
Rain may cause access problems to some areas.
Fire bans can stop the use of camp fires etc.