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Simmo's Outback 4WD Safari
Highlights
- Explore the majestic Blue Mountains, experiencing breathtaking views and fresh mountain air on your 4WD adventure.
- Discover Aboriginal rock art in the Warrumbungles, connecting with ancient culture and history in stunning landscapes.
- Savour boutique wines in Mudgee, indulging in local flavours while surrounded by picturesque vineyards and rolling hills.
- Encounter diverse birdlife in the Macquarie Marshes, immersing yourself in nature's beauty and vibrant ecosystems.
Simmo’s Outback Four Wheel Drive Safari is an extended Four Wheel Drive Tag-a-ong Tour showcasing the very best of country NSW, from Katoomba, to the Warrumbungles, Lightning Ridge and beyond!
Graded as an easy to medium grade Tag-a-Long Tour, it is suited for both Four Wheel Drive and AWD vehicles.
Highlights of this extended 4WD Tour include Katoomba and the majestic Blue Mountains, the goldfields of Hill End and Sofala, boutique wines of Mudgee, Aboriginal rock art of the Warrumbungles, Outback sculptures of the Pilliga, Black Opal Mining at Lightning Ridge, birdlife of the Macquarie Marshes and an African Safari at Western Plains Zoo Dubbo.
Itinerary highlights
Blue Mountains
On day one of the extended 4WD Safari we explore Katoomba and the beautiful Blue Mountains National Park, making our way through the Capertee Valley, crossing the Turon River to reach the historic township of Hill End.
Hill End
We explore rugged 4WD trails in the Hill End region, visit the goldfields museum and learn how to find alluvial gold using both gold pans and metal detector.
Wines of Mudgee
Mudgee is renowned wine producing region, and our itinerary includes a personalised winery tour showcasing superb wines and local produce of this stunning region.
Opal Mining, Lightning Ridge
We spend 3 fantastic nights in the heart of Lightning Ridge where we visit a working opal mine and learn how to identify the elusive Black Opal. We explore Outback trails by 4WD, visiting a working sheep station, with lunch in the quirky Grawin Opal fields.
Tour details
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Single Available from 8 July 2019
Features
Service facilities
Sevice Activity
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
- Uses organic (chemical and fragrance free) cleaning products.
Operation information
Simmos Offroad Tours
Simmo’s Offroad Tours boast an exciting range of fun and educational Eco Certified 4WD tours tailored for small groups – including Wine and Food Safaris, Scenic 4WD Passenger Tours, 4WD Tag-a-Long Tours, Camping Adventures and Extended 4WD Safaris across NSW.
Larger groups can also be accommodated, with buses available on request.
Wine lovers and foodies will love Simmo’s Food and Wine Safari – showcasing superb cool-climate wines and delightfully fresh produce of Orange, Bathurst and the Central West.
Simmo also provides fun and educational Scenic 4WD Tours across NSW including Hill End, Sofala, Ophir goldfields, Katoomba and the Blue Mountains, Abercrombie Caves, Jenolan Caves and Kanangra Boyd National Park.
Popular activities include bushwalking, wildlife photography, gold panning, trout fishing, mushroom collecting, swimming and kayaking.
For the truly adventurous Simmo provides fully-catered overnight Camping Adventures, where guests experience a night under the Southern Stars and enjoy wholesome campfire meals.
If camping is not your thing, Simmo has a range of extended 4WD safaris across NSW with pub stay, cabin and motel accommodation options.
If you own a 4WD, you can join Simmo on one of his regular 4WD Tag-a-Long Tours to learn what you and your vehicle are capable of!
Accreditations
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ECO Certified (Advanced Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- NSW – Visit Bathurst
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