| 2003 TREKS - WESTERN AUSTRALIA |
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In conjunction with the Walmajarri and Kukatja people, traditional owners of Lake Gregory (Paraku), we will be operating two 14-day treks around this freshwater lake nestled between the Tanami and Great Sandy Deserts' in Western Australia. Lake Gregory has been flooded for over two years and these two treks will showcase the lake plus venture out into the surrounding dunes and rocky outcrops. The birdlife at Lake Gregory is astounding and the first trek has been delegated as an ornithological trek which means in effect that it will travel at a slower pace thereby giving even more time for absorbing all that this impressive area has to offer. The traditional owners will be joining each trek, providing an insight into the spirit and culture of their land and showing us the skills of identifying and collecting bush tucker. See 1 on map. |
For more information about Lake Gregory (Paraku) and the Walmajarri & Kukatja click here.
14 Day Treks 2003
14-Day Lake Gregory Trek - tailored for birdwatching May 11 to May 24 2003 Completed
14-Day Lake Gregory Trek May 21 to June 3 2003 Completed
Grade: Moderate.
Itinerary: 2-day road transfer, 10 days on the camel trek, 2-day road return road transfer. (Bush camping during transfer).
Prices (including transfers): AUD$3080
Pick-up/Set down points: Alice Springs .... click here for itinerary and further information.
Extended Treks - Great Sandy Desert 2003
The exact trek routes will be determined closer to departure, however it is intended that after leaving Lake Gregory, the 16-day trek will head north west into the Great Sandy Desert, spending its time in the dunefields and small salt lakes and occassional claypans, before terminating at Well 49 on the Canning Stock Route. The 17-day trek will depart from Well 49 and travel south east via the Breadon Hills and then terminate near the lake. On both journeys we will have plenty of time to explore this huge area. See 2 & 3 on map.
16-Day Great Sandy Desert Extended Trek May 31 to June 15 2003 Completed
Trek Summary:
Grade: Moderate.
Itinerary: 2-day road transfer, 12 days on the camel trek, 2-day road return road transfer.(Bush camping during transfer).
Price (including transfer): AUD$3285
Pick-up/Set down points: Alice Springs .... click here for itinerary and further information.
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17-Day Great Sandy Desert Extended Trek June 12 to June 28 2003 Completed
Trek Summary:
Grade: Moderate.
Itinerary: 2-day road transfer, 13 days on the camel trek, 2-day road return road transfer.(Bush camping during transfer).
Price (including transfer): AUD$3470
Pick-up/Set down points: Alice Springs .... . click here for itinerary and further information.
Extended Treks - Gibson Desert 2003
This trek will travel south east from Kiwirrkurra through the dunes and stands of desert oak towards Lake MacDonald, before terminating on the Gary Junction Road near Mt Tietkens.See 5 on map.
17-Day Gibson Desert Extended Trek July 21 to August 6 2003 Completed
Trek Summary:
Grade: Moderate.
Itinerary: 2-day road transfer, 13 days on the camel trek, 2-day road return road transfer.(Bush camping during transfer).
Price (including transfer): AUD$3470 * 5% discount price AUD$3295
Pick-up/Set down points: Alice Springs .... . click here for itinerary and further information.