The Victorian Deserts – is the considered the Wild West of Victoria, consisting of Little Desert, Big Desert, Hattah-Kulkyne and Murray Sunset National Parks.
Offering exciting desert four-wheel driving from easy tracks through to more challenging. It maybe Victoria’s driest region, but the Mallee landscape is teaming with emus and kangaroos, native birds, sand dunes and woodlands.
There are plenty of opportunities here for picnics, short walks and enjoying nature. The pink Lakes are outstanding subjects for photography, they are at their best early or late in the day or in overcast conditions.
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Ouyen / Dimboola | ||||||||||
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NOTE
Tour itinerary may change according to seasonal changes, operational logistics and accessibility.
Australis 4WD tours require a minimum number of 2 Vehicles to operate. Maximum 5 Vehicles.
What you need to bring
Suitable 4WDrive with high and low range.
Your 4WD should have recovery points located at the front and rear.
A UHF radio – we can hire you a radio.
Carry a snatch strap and rated shackles.
This is a self catered tour, bring your own food and drink requirements.
Meals provided for passengers in Escort Vehicle.
You need to supply your own camping gear, this is a camping tour there is no accommodation option. Carry warm clothing at all times.
More Info – will be sent to you once you register with your deposit.
Tour Dates
Refer to Calendar Page
Hattah-Kulkyne
A gentle walk along the Hattah Nature Trail to discover the Mallee ecosystem. Be rewarded with great views of the surrounding Mallee Region from the Warepil Lookout. Bush camp at Shearers’ Quarters.
Murray-Sunset
From the Shearers’ Quarters, take this gentle walk along Sunset Nature trail. then travel south along the Border Track between South Australia and Victoria. Setup bush camp at pink Lakes before taking a pleasant short walk that starts and ends at the top of Lake Becking and follows the old railway line.
Big Desert
You will encounter some sand driving today! Take in some views from White Springs lookout and Big K lookout before getting to Big Billy Bore and then onto our bush camp at Broken Bucket.
Little Desert
Traversing all of Little desert from west to east, stopping at a very basic campsite, Broughtons Waterhole. Sister Hills Lookout, it is just a hill. McDonald Highway, a horrendously misnamed sandy track, it’s no highway! Setting up camp for the last night in Dimboola before dinner.
