outback tours

milo · Guru

outback tours

Gerty Dancer · Guru

I know several people who have travelled with Outback Spirit Milo, and yes they are very expensive, but they all said they thought it was wonderful. Videos were shown about the areas they were approaching as the bus rolled along, so when they arrived they had a good idea about each place. Special diets were catered for.

I suspect most of the travellers might be a bit older than you Milo, though that shouldnt stop you enjoying yourself, and its much better than travelling alone. I'd like to take some of their trips if we ever become unable to drive ourselves.

Dougwe · Chief one feather

Milo, most places you go there are other people, strike up a chat and then you are never on your own but if you want quiet time you can do that too. I am solo but never feel on my own.

Even though I have done tours and trips in my other life I don't like being regimented so don't want to go on tours like that, I like to do things at my pace. I always allowed extra time at places for my passengers but some drivers and operators try to squeeze too much in and you don't get enough time to scratch yourself. disbelief

milo · Guru

thanks Gerty. thats what I was thinking, rather than having to all the driving on your own
towing a van, etc, I dont mind if there is a bit of mix of age, I get along with most groups

buffy61 · Senior Member

I'm with you doug....
If I was single I would still just get out there and do it!
Chat to people and in no time you have friends all over the place.
May even get to tag along on others adventures!!
The money spent on a tour would go a long way towards a van set up for one!

Cruising Cruze · Guru

Hi Milo

I think for that price you can get a nice camping trailor with everything you wanted

and you would have longer fun out the money you've spend than going for a trip of a few weeks

new one's are from $5000 dollars you've got money left over to get fridge and solar ect. ect.

Regards John

Esmeralda · Guru

Milo, sounds like a terrific trip but very expensive. In my 20s I did a few camping trips with a tour company and had a great time; however there was no time to explore areas on your own or even with a friend or someone else on the trip. You rarely met anyone not on the tour because you weren't anywhere long enough and tour groups tend to stick together; and although people say they will keep it touch, in the majority of cases that contact either doesn't happen or peters out very quickly. (Though I did keep in contact with one or two people for a couple of years.)

There are plenty of campers out there that you can get for less than the cost of one of those trips - granted they may not be big and shiny but it will be yours. I have just looked a camper trailers @ caravansales and there seems to be plenty of deals to be had - and towable by a small car.

You can also hire these - so why don't you do that and give it a go. There is one way to meet people when travelling - and that is to go up to them and say hello and maybe chat about where you have been or are planning to go, may they will have some tips for you. You also meet people in the camp kiitchen and the laundry if you are staying in a caravan park which may be the way to start.

My mother kept telling me to get one of these for years when I used to say who much I wanted a caravan but I never listened - I wish I had now.

Cheers, Helen

beiffe · Guru

When you have your own rig you can adjust your travels to your budget.

If you are a bit short you find a nice spot and stop for a while.

If you find a nice spot you stop anyhow and then you save some for that dash when needed.

When you stop in a camp site you should be able to get a conversation going with someone in a few minutes if you take the time and effort to walk to the next rig and introduce yourself and start a conversation.

"Hi how are you going where do you come from" usually starts a half hour chat and by then often you need a seat and a glass LOL

Try a tent and your car, if you want or hire a rig for a week or so and give it a go.

Check out a rest stop near you and go with a chair, a cake and a drink etc. The local paper and a loaf of bread and milk etc always starts a conversation as there is always some one a bit short and if not needed you can always use them yourself. Best way to get info and have a feel for the atmosphere out there in the big paddock.

Don't tell them you know computers or you will never get home. You are always a butcher or baker etc, NEVER a computer nerd, mechanic or electrician.

Regards
Brian

milo · Guru

Thanks every one, its just a idea I was thinking about...
But travel is off for a bit anyway