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David and Justine provide friendly four wheel drive tag-along tours to all over Australia from North Queensland, Cape York to the Simpson Desert and beyond. David and Justine are passionate about the outback, remote places and history of Australia, both European and Aboriginal. On their tours you will experience the Australian bush by deep immersion. Experience the bush they way the pioneers did, find aboriginal rock art and historical places, that even the locals don't know exist. Gather around the campfire on a million star tour.
Kelso, Townsville
Queensland 4815 Australia
To make an enquiry or a booking contact:
Phone: 07 4789 3289
Email: admin@djolsen.com
Web: www.djolsen.com
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Relive some of the pioneer days, when a trip through the notorious Thornton's Gap on Hervey's Range took a full day. Take morning tea at the old Eureka Hotel, built in 1865, the oldest building in North Queensland.
Learn of the changes Aboriginal people have seen both through geological time, and since the coming of the white man. Hear the amazing story of shipwreck survivor James Morril, who lived with local Aboriginal people for 17 years.
Tour the amazing tunnels of the Greenvale rail corridor and witness the fantastic views of the coast from atop Hervey's Range. Travel through miles of bush roads before lunching in the cool climate of the Hidden Valley Cabins. Then experience the rainforest of Paluma range as they wind their way back down to the coast.
| Tour Duration: | 10 hours |
Tour Departures:
Departures from 01 Apr 07 - 31 Mar 08
| Days/Dates | Departs | Returns |
| Friday | 7:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sunday | 7:00am | 5:00pm |
| Departs every Friday and third Sunday of the month | ||
Departures from 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09
| Days/Dates | Departs | Returns |
| Friday | 7:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sunday | 7:00am | 5:00pm |
| Departs every Friday and third Sunday of the month | ||
Tour Departs From:
· Willows Shopping Centre, Kirwan, Townsville
Tour Travels To:
· Paluma
Rates - All Year 2007/2008 *
Valid from 01 Apr 07 - 31 Mar 08
| Rate Type | Cost | Inclusions |
| 2 Adult | $175.00 | Tour Only. Valid on: Fri,Sun. All Year 2007/2008. |
Rates - All Year 2008/2009 *
Valid from 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09
| Rate Type | Cost | Inclusions |
| 2 Adult | $175.00 | Tour Only. Valid on: Wed,Fri,Sun. |
Other Information
Children: Contact operator for further details on child suitability.
The ultimate Cape York experience. The tour begins in Townsville, travelling via Undara Lava Tubes to Cape York. Travel on the little known trails including abandoned railway lines to places alive with history from the 1860s. Visit Australia's only BYO pub. Travel the rugged Cape York Telegraph track and camp for several nights on Punsand Bay. All of the highlights of Cape York with all of the four-wheel driving adventure possible. Not suited to camper trailers.
Tour Departures:
Departures from 01 Apr 07 - 31 Mar 08
| Days/Dates | Departs | Returns |
| Friday | 7:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sunday | 7:00am | 5:00pm |
| Specified dates each year | ||
Departures from 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09
| Days/Dates | Departs | Returns |
| Friday | 7:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sunday | 7:00am | 5:00pm |
| Specified dates each year | ||
Tour Departs From:
· Willows Shopping Centre, Kirwan, Townsville
Tour Travels To:
· Townsville
· Undara Lava Tubes
· Cape York
Rates - All Year 2007/2008 *
Valid from 01 Apr 07 - 31 Mar 08
| Rate Type | Cost | Inclusions |
| 1 Adult | $2260.00 | Tour Only. Valid on: Fri,Sun. All Year 2007/2008. |
Rates - All Year 2008/2009 *
Valid from 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09
| Rate Type | Cost | Inclusions |
| 2 Adult | $2260.00 | Tour Only. Valid on: Fri,Sun. |
Other Information
Children: Contact operator for further details on child suitability.
Relive some of the pioneer days, when a trip through the notorious Thornton's Gap on Hervey's Range took a full day. Take morning tea at the old Eureka Hotel, built in 1865, the oldest building in North Queensland.
Learn of the changes Aboriginal people have seen both through geological time, and since the coming of the white man. Hear the amazing story of shipwreck survivor James Morril, who lived with local Aboriginal people for 17 years.
Tour the amazing tunnels of the Greenvale rail corridor and witness the fantastic views of the coast from atop Hervey's Range. Travel through miles of bush roads before lunching in the cool climate of the Hidden Valley Cabins. Then experience the rainforest of Paluma range as they wind their way back down to the coast.
This extended tour also visits Australia's highest waterfall and camping overnight in the rainforest. They also ford the Herbert River (weather permitting) and lunch near the Herbert Gorge.
Tour Departures:
Departures from 01 Apr 07 - 31 Mar 08
| Days/Dates | Departs | Returns |
| Saturday | 7:00am | |
| Sunday | 4:00pm | |
| Departs fourth weekend of each month. | ||
Departures from 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09
| Days/Dates | Departs | Returns |
| Saturday | 7:00am | |
| Sunday | 4:00pm | |
| Departs fourth weekend of each month. | ||
Tour Departs From:
· Willows Shopping Centre, Kirwan, Townsville
Tour Travels To:
· Paluma
Rates - All Year 2007/2008 *
Valid from 01 Apr 07 - 31 Mar 08
| Rate Type | Cost | Inclusions |
| 2 Adult | $295.00 | Tour Only. Valid on: Sat,Sun. All Year 2007/2008. |
Rates - All Year 2008/2009 *
Valid from 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09
| Rate Type | Cost | Inclusions |
| 2 Adult | $295.00 | Tour Only. Valid on: Sat,Sun. |
Other Information
Children: Contact operator for further details on child suitability.
Visit Queensland largest National Park. Experience the World's largest parallel dune system. See the wonders of the Simpson Desert. Travel the Old Ghan railway south from Alice Springs. Visit Chambers Pillar Historic Reserve and the centre of Australia.
Travel safely with an experienced guide.
Tour Departures:
Departures from 01 Apr 07 - 31 Mar 08
| Days/Dates | Departs | Returns |
| Saturday | 7:00am | |
| Sunday | 4:00pm | |
| Depart on specified date each year | ||
Departures from 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09
| Days/Dates | Departs | Returns |
| Saturday | 7:00am | |
| Sunday | 4:00pm | |
| Depart on specified date each year | ||
Tour Departs From:
· Kelso, Townsville
Tour Travels To:
· Kelso
Rates - All Year 2007/2008 *
Valid from 01 Apr 07 - 31 Mar 08
| Rate Type | Cost | Inclusions |
| 1 Adult | $1170.00 | Tour Only. Valid on: Sat,Sun. All Year 2007/2008. |
Rates - All Year 2008/2009 *
Valid from 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09
| Rate Type | Cost | Inclusions |
| 1 Adult | $1170.00 | Tour Only. Valid on: Sat,Sun. |
Other Information
Children: Contact operator for further details on child suitability.
* Any rates quoted are a guide only, please note that conditions may apply. This operator may have specials throughout the year. All prices are quoted in Australian dollars.
Children: Contact operator for further details on child suitability.
Miscellaneous:
One Day Thorntons Gap and Mountain Tunnels Tour - Minimum two adults. Additional adults are AUD50.00. Two Day Thorntons Gap, Mountain Tunnel and Rainforest Tour - Minimum two adults. Additional adults are AUD50.00.
