Prikkersvakantie 2007!

[Laro Croft]

[www.beadell.com.au]

"GILES - 130 YEARS" - 1876 TO 2006

OFF-TRACK EXPEDITION

Retracing Giles last major Expedition in 1876 from the Ophthalmia Range to the Rawlinson Range.

This expedition is exclusive to Beadell Tours.



Ernest Giles was born and educated in England and came to Australia as a young man. From early involvement with Exploration parties concerned with the Overland Telegraph Line he went on to become one of Australia's most travelled Explorers.

Giles became most famous for naming the Gibson Desert, after a member of his party, Alfred Gibson, who perished near the Rawlinson Ranges in 1874.

One hundred and thirty years after his final major Expedition in 1876, Beadell Tours intend retracing Giles' track from the Ophthalmia Range to the Rawlinson Range. This route takes in the Little Sandy Desert and the heart of the Gibson Desert.

Departing from Newman we will visit the Ophthalmia Range before venturing east through the Deserts. Features along the route include Mt Madley, Lake Cohen, McPhersons Pillar and the Alfred & Marie Range.

Desert travelling to be encountered will include, Sandhills, Mulga scrub, Spinifex plains, "Shotgun Gravel" & Eucalypt woodlands.

The Giles route will be Off-Track and approximately 700 kms long. There will be a remote area fuel drop for the Expedition. This fuel is included in the Expedition price.

**Special preparation is required for such an Expedition. There are conditions that will be compulsory, contact Beadell Tours for more information.**

Giles crossing point on the Gary Highway
# 26 Days
# Self-catered
# 1500 kms @ 57 kms/day (Diesel vehicles only)
# Departs - Newman W.A., Friday 2nd June 2006
# Arrives ? Yulara Resort N.T., Tuesday 27th June 2006
# 2 to 7 Tag-a-long vehicles only
# Passenger position available, catered. Contact Beadell Tours
# Vehicle inspection required
# 4wd & Desert experience necessary
# $3970 per vehicle (includes remote area fuel drop)
# Information pack, maps and Beadell shirts included
# Contact Beadell Tours for more information





"CANNING TO CALLAWA"

OFF-ROAD and OFF-TRACK EXPEDITION

Gary Junction Rd, Callawa Track, O.T. Line, Callawa Station & Oakover River



Len Beadell and the Gunbarrel Road Construction Party bulldozed & graded 6000 kms of roads in the western deserts of Australia during the 1950s & 60s.

The Callawa Track is the only one of Len's roads not shown on maps of the area.

Built in 1963, the Callawa Track was the completion of the road link from Alice Springs to the northwest near 80 Mile Beach. However at the same time another road was under construction in the near vicinity, the Kidson Track or as it is known now, the Wapet Road. The Kidson Track is shown on maps of the Great Sandy Desert, not Len Beadell's Callawa Track.

Our expedition starts in Alice Springs and travels the full length of the Gary Junction Road to Gary Junction, from there we start the Callawa Track to the north west. Leaving Well 35, on the Canning Stock Route, we start travelling The Great Sandy Desert to Picture Hill and cross the Kidson Track at Twin Gum Hill.

The Callawa Track takes us through untouched desert country, free of the Canning Stock Route and Rudall River National Park traffic. This is your chance to experience an environment almost free of human impact. The vastness of the Great Sandy Desert is truly awesome.

Continuing northwest we reach the remains of the Overland Telegraph Line running between Marble Bar & Broome. As Len did in 1963, we follow the O.T. Line south to the abandoned Callawa Station and on to the Oakover River. Few people ever travel this historic route; most do not know it exists.

The expedition finishes at Pt Hedland where all facilities are available.

**Special conditions apply, contact Beadell Tours for more information**


# waterhole in rocky gorge 24 Days
# Self-catered
# 2370 kms @ 99 kms/day
# Diesel & Unleaded vehicles welcome
# Departs - Alice Springs N.T., Saturday 22nd July 2006
# Arrives - Pt Hedland W.A., Tuesday 14th August 2006
# 2 to 7 Tag-a-long vehicles only
# Vehicle inspection required
# 4WD & Desert experience necessary
# $3650 per vehicle (includes remote area fuel drop)
# Information pack, maps and Beadell shirts included
# Contact Beadell Tours for more information







OFF-TRACK EXPEDITION INFORMATION

An Off-Track Expedition is a serious 4wd desert adventure. The following information is to help people decide whether or not this sort of travel will suit their needs. We have divided the information into Advantages and Disadvantages.

After considering this, if you still have questions or queries do not hesitate to contact Beadell Tours, Connie Sue Beadell and Mick Hutton.

ADVANTAGES

Detailed pre-trip planning and preparation

Relaxed travelling pace, (approx. 40km a day)

Time to study Flora and Fauna

Traverse country few white people have seen

Visit & explore areas and features "off the beaten track"

Follow in the footsteps of our famous explorers

Enjoy the feeling of being remote, away from it all Navigating

Participants become a close-knit unit

Gain confidence in handling your vehicle

Drive slowly through varied desert landscapes and terrain

Be involved in cross-country navigation, map, compass and GPS

See and identify Stars and Constellations

Learn how to prepare, manage & maintain an off-track 4wd

Huge sense of satisfaction completing a difficult expedition

DISADVANTAGES

Expeditions are more expensive than standard Tours

Extra time and expense needed to prepare for Expedition

Vehicle pre-trip inspection compulsory

High level of driving concentration required, more than normal Tyre repairs

High risk of numerous tyre punctures

All tyre repairs done in the field

Extra repair gear for tyres and tubes essential

More extensive kit of vehicle spare parts

Excessive fuel consumption, (30-50 Lts/100km)

No excess water supplies

Difficult access to emergency services

Possible fire risk to vehicle due to spinifex build-up

Possibility of intense conditions; heat, wind, flies?

Minimal contact with the "outside world"



Beadell Tours hopes this information helps with your decision regarding an Expedition. We are being as honest about this type of travel as we can be. Participants must be prepared for some difficult and challenging conditions, both mental and physical.

If you do express an interest in an Expedition, Beadell Tours will be communicating with you almost immediately. We have results and data from previous off-track expeditions that will help with any questions you may have. We can also supply you with references to confirm our ability, commitment and efficiency.

For more details on 4WD tyre construction and suitability please clink on the following link Tyre Information

Click the link for more information on payloads of current model vehicles Vehicle Payloads

Beadell Tours will be trying to ensure that you make the right decision about your desert adventure.

Please keep an open mind.



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TOURS

4WD TYRE INFORMATION

BEADELL TOURS
37 Montebello Drive
SALISBURY
South Australia, 5108
Phone : (08) 8250 2718
Mobile : 0408841447
Email : Beadell Tours

ABN : 40 947 959 130

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[Menno]

Zullen we eerst maar eens kijken hoe Etang sur Arroux bevalt, zo met zijn allen ...

[Laro Croft]

:

Ruig he. Maar het is ver boven mijn budget de komende 30 jaar

Ik zie je volgende week.

Gr Paulo

[Han]

Ben d´r helemaal klaar voor!!!!

nog effe doorbijten

Grtzzz,

Han

[jacob]

ja ben er ook helemaal klaar voor heb zin in vakantie.

Ga waarschijnlijk met een aantal laro's een grote tocht rijden weet alleen nog niet welke.

MVG jacob

[Iris]

Het is hier heerlijk
Ben net terug uit de Ardeche en zit nu nog ff in Etang tot vrijdag
He Lucy ik neem nog ff een Tomate of deux
Groetjes
Iris
Nipper 90

[Laro Croft]

Hi Iris, Lekker ding

Zit je lekker te genieten? Heb gister tot heel laat met Arian zitten skypen. Hebben het ook over jou gehad.

Zit al helemaal in het voorspel, kan haast niet meer wachten om af te reizen.

Die tomate (deux) komt wel goed.

Groet aan Emmy en Tinker. Ben benieuwd naar de foto's

Gr Paulo