Our Last 12 Months - Testimonials
The Kimberley - June 2026
Conditions were perfect this year for our pilgrimage along the iconic Gibb River Road. From Alice Springs, our journey crossed the vast Tanami Desert before reaching the tropical north at Kununurra. From there, we headed west along the Gibb, visiting all the favourites – Bell Gorge, Galvans Gorge, Windjana Gorge and, of course, the fascinating Tunnel Creek. The adventure continued with a spectacular sunset over Cable Beach in Broome, while unforgettable helicopter flights above the breathtaking Bungle Bungle Range in Purnululu National Park provided a perspective few will ever forget. From rugged gorges and crystal-clear waterholes to ancient landscapes and endless outback horizons, this tour once again showcased why the Kimberley remains one of Australia's most extraordinary destinations, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Carnarvon NP & Channel Country - May 2026
Our first charter tour of 2026 had to be postponed after heavy rainfall and widespread flooding swept across much of outback South Australia and central Australia. The same rain also inundated large areas of the Channel Country in south-west Queensland, meaning the route for our second scheduled tour needed to remain a little "fluid." Despite the changing conditions, we still managed to visit almost all of our planned destinations, and along the way we shared plenty of laughs and memorable experiences. And what better experience than an evening at Ben's famous Chicken Racing in the Schnitzel Stadium behind the Royal Carrangarra Hotel in Tambo? It was classic outback hospitality, plenty of friendly competition, and a whole lot of fun!
Victoria Alps & Grampians - November 2025
We finished 2025 walking in the Victorian Alps and Grampians. We had some rain and wind and some beautiful sunny days - perfect for walking. Victoria’s mountain tracks did not disappoint with some spectacular views, plenty of wildflowers and of course the colourful snow gums. At our alpine lodge in Dinner Plain we celebrated Christmas with plenty of fun and laughter. Merry Christmas to everyone and we look forward to seeing you again in 2026.
Southwest Western Australia - October 2025
This year we added two more days to our Southwest Western Australia itinerary so that we could literally slow down and smell the flowers. And the flowers were magnificent, the trees were majestic, the birds were plentiful, and the weather was kind. Our time in Mt Frankland, Fitzgerald River and Cape Le Grande National Parks was packed full of great walks as usual. Climbing Castle Rock, Bluff Knoll or East Mt Barren certainly provided spectacular views. And of course travelling the Nullarbor also provides many great opportunities to explore. ‘Amazing’ was a word commonly used in our visitor’s book this year - and we agree it is a pretty amazing part of beautiful Western Australia.
“A highlight for me was the lookout at the top of Castle Rock - an engineering masterpiece, which I saw only thanks to the patience of Genine, the encouragement of David and the inspiration of Ian. The whole trip has breathed new life into me, and I am very grateful to everyone for their kindness.”
“Another fantastic Exploranges tour! So good to catch up with old friends and meet new ones. The wildflowers, the walks, the mountains and views far exceeded expectations. A whale and calf was a thrill. Getting to so many places along the Great Australian Bight was wonderful, I loved the swim at Streaky Bay! As always, I loved the company, particularly the Koonalda site and Genine’s camp site, Brilliant! Thanks everyone.”
“Many thanks Ian, Dave and Genine for an amazing three weeks. SWWA is amazing and very different to what I thought. Likewise the Nullarbor. You are very knowledgeable and organised and prepared for any mishaps etc. Keep up the great work!”
“Thank you for another exploranging adventure. Beautiful walks, delectable food and amazing opportunities to see parts of SWWA that I would never otherwise have had the opportunity to see. Your knowledge of the flora, fauna and geology add so much more to the experience. And your energy in providing those experiences continue to amaze me. Thank you Ian, Dave and Genine.”
The Pilbara - September 2025
Our September Pilbara tour this year was a charter -booked by the Diamond Valley Bushwalking Club in Victoria. They have travelled with us for many years and it was great to see a lot of new club members coming along. We had great seasonal wildflowers in Kalbarri and around Perth but the Pilbara region was quite dry this year. The group swam with the manta rays at Coral Bay, hiked in the Cape Range NP and saw all the gorges in Karijini. It was another fantastic tour and many of the Diamond Valley members have already booked again for next year. We can’t wait to see you all again.
“Wow + Wow. Thank you all for your hard work giving us an amazing holiday. Highly organised, a wonderful variety of experiences. You took great care of everyone, encouraged and assisted with the walks. For me thanks for helping up the big steps and catching me as I jumped down. Most of all thanks for sharing your love of this unique area of Oz. I have had a fantastic trip and been able to visit places that I would not have seen otherwise. Many, many thanks.”
“You opened my eyes to the most beautiful places Aust has to offer. I never knew such beauty existed. The experience was truly amazing even the red dirt I shall take home with me. The whole trip was a wonderful experience from the food to the knowledge imparted. Many Thanks.”
“What an awesome 22 days! You guys worked so diligently to give us the best time of camping in the Pilbara. Everything was perfect. Food was awesome and you did your best to accommodate our varied requirements. I was unable to do some of the hikes, but Dave and Genine were fabulous in the alternative hikes. I thank you for your care and I am going home with a sense of achievement that fills me with joy.”
“I’ve had the best time ever. Our group of 19 has exceeded my expectations. Such fun with a group of people you know and can share memories with afterwards. Genine and Dave are great additions to your team. Loved the walking, flowers, gorges, meals and friendship. Looking forward to another trip soon.”
Kakadu & Arnhem Land - July 2025
2025 Kakadu & Arnhem Land was a fascinating tour but not with out its challenges. Kakadu itself had unseasonal late rain in May which delayed the opening dates of many sites. Instead, we explored other areas in Kakadu including a fabulous aboriginal guided tour to Cannon Hill where Bill Nedjie grew up and lived. He was known as Kakadu man and once said ” our story is in the land….. it is written in those sacred places, that’s the law. Dreaming place….you can’t change it, no matter who you are.” All the people who are lucky enough to go to places like Cannon Hill feel that message whilst they are there. In Arnhem Land we spent five nights at Smith Point as Wiligi was closed for sorry business. This allowed us to really appreciate the special place this is. Beach walking, wetland bird watching, the history of the Victoria Settlement and we chartered a boat for a day to explore and fish. People saw coral, sharks, turtles, crocodiles and we even caught a few big black jewfish that made a delicious camp dinner.
“Thanks for making my first trip to the NT such an amazing experience. There were so many highlights - swimming in Motor Car Falls, Hawk Dreaming and the boat trips to Yellow Waters and with Travis. I am in awe at how organised you are, how well fed we all were and how everyone in the group got on so well.”
“A great trip Ian, David & Genine. Loved the way you accepted changes of plans thrust upon you and turned the replacement activities into such fascinating days that you wouldn’t believe hadn’t been long planned. Great food! Very helpful and friendly attention to all us travelers and impressed with your interest and respect shown for the indigenous people”
“Thanks Ian, David & Genine for a great trip. I thoroughly enjoyed everything and highly recommend travelling with your company. The bonus was meeting the other 18 fellow travelers.”
“Thanks Ian, David & Genine. My first trip with Exploranges and it has been great. I love the format, the organisation, the food ..... To re-jig the itinerary with such a great result was amazing. Smith Point is my highlight, we were so lucky to get there.”
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