With a wealth of accreditation’s and awards for Heading Bush Outback Adventure Tours, we are forging ahead of the crowd with new products not available anywhere else. These tours are about utilising our fantastic South Australian environment and culture.  Providing a unique small group touring approach means we go to the places the others can’t. We have been so successful with this distinctive touring that we are now launching new experiences and new places to discover in this exclusive style of adventure.

Heading Bush 4wd Adventures has been operating for over 23 years and is the original operator on the Adelaide to Alice Springs route. We are respected in the industry as one of the most professional, reliable tour companies in Australia, one who sets the standard in outback safety.

We are proud to be Eco Accredited and have become the forerunner in quality tours, with a focus on Aboriginal culture and responsible travel. Our mission is to create fond memories and we are able to quote personalized tours and group bookings designed to meet clients’ needs. Heading Bush will offer the most competitive prices to all South Australian and outback destinations.

Take a wander through our products to understand how we go above and beyond the normal tour operator to provide an once-in-a-lifetime experience.

 ADELAIDE TO ALICE SPRINGS ~ 10 DAY 4WD EXPEDITION

THE REAL OUTBACK

Unlike bus tours, our 4WD Expedition is the original outback camping expedition: Sitting round the camp fire, great bush cooking and sleeping under millions of stars. We take you where the others only dream of going; this is NOT your normal bus tour. We use 4WD vehicles and we explore some of the most isolated areas on earth including the Painted Desert, the Simpson Desert, Thermal Hot Springs, Finke Aboriginal Community, Lamberts Centre (the geographical centre of Australia), Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (the Olgas), Kings Canyon and the Western Macdonnell Ranges. We are the only company to include the Western Macdonnel Ranges in an Adelaide to Alice Springs Tour.

ALICE SPRINGS TO ADELAIDE ~ 2 DAY EXPRESS

EXPLORER HIGHWAY

This express tour includes pick up from your accommodation in Alice Springs, underground accommodation in Coober Pedy, including all linen and continental breakfast, as well as a local underground opal mine tour. We head south down the Explorer Highway, passing huge salt lakes, desert landscapes and the western side of the Flinders Ranges. We’ll even drop you off at your central Adelaide Accommodation saving you a taxi from the Bus Station.

FLINDERS RANGES & OUTBACK ~ 3 DAY MOUNTAIN SAFARIE

INC. WILPENA POUND

You will see the incredible rock formation of Wilpena pound and the Ranges themselves. Travel through gorges and take a trip through time exploring these ancient wonders. This is a tour that includes an abundance of wildlife, wilderness, local aboriginal artworks and culture as well as multiple accommodation options from sleeping under the stars in a tent to luxury Eco-Villas.

FLINDERS RANGES & OUTBACK ~ 5 DAY ULTIMATE SAFARIE

INC. WILPENA POUND & ARKAROOLA

This 5 Day tour is a fantastic tour for people to really experience the flinders ranges and explore the enormous quantity of things to do and see in this very old landscape. Spending longer in the flinders then our 3day tour means you will travel up to the unique Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary. This area has Australia’s most spectacular mountain views and offers numerous Advanced Ecotourism accredited guided tours. Enjoy the night’s sky of the outback, do ridgeback tours, visit Blinman mines and have extra time to really enjoy this amazing area.

FLINDER RANGES & OUITBACK ~ 3 DAY PRIVATE CHARTER

LUXURY HIGH END

This is an exciting small group Eco-Adventure in the famous Flinders Ranges. You will see the incredible rock formation of Wilpena pound and the Ranges themselves. This is a tour that includes an abundance of wildlife, fossils, wilderness, local aboriginal artworks and culture with nights spent in luxury Eco-Villas.


SOUTHERN YORKE PENINSULA ~ 3 DAY COASTAL WILDERNESS ADVENTURE

SMALL GROUP ECO TOUR

This new tour was created because there are so many things to see and do in this area. Experience Aboriginal Culture, beaches, rugged cliffs and coastline, fishing, surfing, spectacular scenery and even a visit to a local winery. It has an abundance of wildlife including Emus, Kangaroos, Birds, Dolphins and Whales (in winter).  To top it all off we enjoy the local produce and seafood in the evenings.

ABORIGINAL GUIDED CULTURAL TOURS

HEADING BUSH ORGANISED, ABORIGINAL GUIDED

This style of touring gives a depth of experience of the landscape through interpretation and knowledge. Working with an Aboriginal guide on a tour focuses on storytelling and culture that enhances the Heading Bush Tour experience.

 

GROUPS / CHARTERS

Inc. MELBOURNE ~ ADELAIDE ~THE GREAT OCEAN ROAD ~ THE GRAMPIANS ~ KANGAROO ISLAND ~ FLINDERS RANGES ~ COOPER PEDY ~ KINGS CANYON ~ ALICE SPRINGS

A fully customisable experience means you let us know where you want to go and we will take you.

SPECIAL OUTBACK EVENTS

RACE MEETINGS ~ DESERT CROSSINGS

Join us for special events out in the bush, without having to worry about driving or accommodation and the bonus of meeting new people on the tour. This is a great way to discover new events coming up and to experience a different way of celebrating. This gives access to occasions you may not otherwise have been able to get to.

 

SELF DRIVE ADVENTURES FROM ADELAIDE

ACCOMMODATION & DISCOUNTS ORGANISED

Accommodation and Discounts Organised. We can lend our outback experience and knowledge to plan the experience for you. A great choice for people who want to do it themselves but aren’t a local.


 

 

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