Highlights
- Experience the magic of the outback where the camels are charming and the scenery is breathtaking
- Individual bonding with your camel
- Experienced knowledgeable friendly guides
- With minimal impact on the environment, it's a guilt-free way to explore the stunning scenery and wildlife of central Australia
- Let us show you how to slow down and appreciate life's simple pleasures
- Visitor interest: Visit Camel Lounge to learn about camels and browse camel-themed souvenirs
- Wildlife: On almost every tour we might see kangaroos, birds and reptiles
Inclusions
- 1.5h Camel Ride
- Photography: our cameleer can use your camera to photograph you and your camel at a picturesque spot
- Photography: You can take photos during your ride and back at the camel yards
- Learn: from our camel team about everyday life on an outback camel farm
- Learn: from our camel team about the history of cameleers in the outback of Central Australia
- Learn: about how Marcus Williams caught wild camels in the Simpson Desert
- Camel ride: two people may share one camel
- Transfers: Depart half hour prior to the tour from your accommodation
Day 1: one-hour camel ride
Free transfers begin from outside your hotel reception 30 minutes prior to your tour departure. Travel via minibus to Pyndan Camel Tracks is approximately 20 minutes. The camel ride starts at the Pyndan Camel Tracks yards and goes into White Gums Station. The track follows an avenue of Iron Bark and Mulga trees, across a claypan flat, and climbs a slight incline to get sweeping views across the MacDonnell Ranges through to Temple Bar Gap. If you want, our cameleer will take your photo from here, chat and answer questions. Almost daily we see kangaroos and wallabies, many birds including budgies and birds of prey, and often lizards. The ride is relaxed and gives you the time to get to know your camel and listen to the sounds of the outback. Back at the farm, you have time to caress your camel, take a selfie and find out more information about camels and life on an outback camel farm. Return to your hotel is approximately 45 minutes after the end of the tour.
Meals: None
Departure:
- Departs every day between November-March except Thursdays between April-October - at 2:30 pm
- Closed 24-26 December
Pickups:
- Free transfers from Alice Springs accommodation commence 30 minutes prior to the tour. Advise transfer details at the time of booking
- Self-drive option to arrive at Pyndan Camel Tracks at least 15 minutes prior to tour departure
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Main departure address: Pyndan Camel Tracks 21259 Jane Road White Gums Alice Springs NT
Return:
- Camel Tour is approximately one hour from mounting to dismounting at Pyndan Camel Tracks
- Transfers return to Alice Springs CBD approximately 45 minutes after finishing the tour
What to bring
- Clothes: wear sun-smart clothing including sunscreen
- Footwear: comfortable footwear is best including sandals; flip flops not perferred
- Your stuff: bring a daypack to store your stuff
- Water bottle: good to bring and we have a water fountain
- Camera: bring it!
