David and Justine Olsen's 4WD Tag-Along Tours
Kelso, Townsville

One Day Thorntons Gap and Mountain Tunnels Tour

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.

20 Day Cape York Adventure

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.

Two Day Thorntons Gap, Mountain Tunnel and Rainforest Tour

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.

Eight Day Simpson Desert Tag-Along Tour

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.