Gawler Ranges and Goog’s Track 4WD Tag along Tour
Overview Itinerary
A detailed itinerary will be provided upon 4WD Tour booking and payment of the tour deposit or full Tour fee.
Do you like the idea of travelling with a small group that takes it's time to explore an area properly, allows time for photography, has appropriate commentary to give you an understanding of what it took for Goog and his family to build this iconic 4WD Track and not driving all day through it, just to tick a box?
Then join us as we trek through the picturesque Gawler Ranges, Mt. Ive and Lake Gairdner followed by the iconic Goog’s Track traversing over 363 sand dunes. This is a great short tour to learn all about sand dune driving and to get an understanding of what you and your vehicle can do, in readiness for some of the more iconic Outback and Desert tracks.
Our 7 day tour includes 3 days / 2 nights on the track itself, so you can enjoy your Goog's Track trek, learn what it took to build it and have time for photography and we can show you various unique desert plants and wildlife along the way.
Dates
Friday October 3rd to Thursday October 9th, 2025 (Overview Itinerary below)
Duration
7 Days – 4WD Tag along Tour (inclusive)
Trip Cost
$1350.00 (incl. GST) Per vehicle – 2 people (Additional costs for extra adults) (Minimum 3 vehicles)
Where
Gawler Ranges, Mt Ives Station & Googs Track, S.A.
Degree of Difficulty
Basic to Moderate 4WDriving - Unsealed Roads and soft Sandy Terrain
Driver Experience
Some prior 4WD experience in sand would be useful but we will help you along the way or perhaps you’d like to attend one of our Driver Training Courses prior to the trip.
Accommodation
Bush camps - (However, Stone cottage rooms at Mt Ives Station and Railway cottages at the Kingoonya Caravan Park or Motel rooms at the Kingoonya Hotel, are an option for an additional cost).
Fees
Camping fees, Permits/Parks Passes, a 'Welcome to Tour' and our 'End of Tour' dinner and drinks at the Kingoonya Hotel and Ceduna Hotel respectively, are included.
Approximate Distance
1200 km approx. (Quorn to Ceduna)
Requirements
Minimum of 3 vehicles required to run the tour.
All our 4WD Tag along Tours are Eco-Accredited and we are a fully licensed Commercial Tour Operator in SA, NT & WA with 'Advanced Ecotourism', 'EcoStar' & 'ROC' Accreditations.
Day 1- 3
We leave Quorn and pass through Iron Knob on our way to Mt Ives Station. In the evening we will enjoy a sunset "Happy Hour" on Mt. Scott overlooking the homestead & Station buildings. On Day 2 - We are touring the Gawler Ranges National Park exploring Old Paney Station, Pandanna Outstation, Policeman Point Creek, the Organ Pipes and Mirica Falls. On Day 3 - we explore Mt Ives Station itself and visit Lake Gairdner, the Embankment, Organ pipes and the wombat holes.
Day 4
We leave Mt Ives Station and head north towards Kingoonya, which lies on the Trans Australian Railway. Here we will be enjoying a rest and our 'Welcome to Tour' Outback pub meal !
Day 5 - 6
We leave Kingoonya, heading for Tarcoola and onto Malboomba siding where we drop out tyre pressures as we make our way south and start to go over some of the 363 sand dunes. We head towards our camp at Mt Finke with an afternoon climb of Mt Finke (if time permits) or early morning the next day. Day 6 - we head southwards to Googs Lakes and explore the lakes near the camp ground before enjoying each others company around the campfire at another "Happy Hour".
Day 7
We leave Googs Lake, stopping by the memorial to Googs family, heading to Lone Oak Station and then Ceduna where we will enjoy an 'End of Tour' Dinner.
This way we break the last day’s long drive and those not heading back with us, can take their time heading home or on to the next leg of their journey.
** Clients are advised to ensure they have extra time available. Delays may occur depending on the terrain across Goog’s Track and any unforeseen weather or mechanical issues.
Note: To take advantage of the full 7 days, it is requested that you are packed and ready to go on the Saturday morning from Quorn.
A minimum of 3 vehicles is required to run this tour.
Tour price covers: all Camping fees, National Park Permits/Parks Passes and Kingoonya Hotel and Ceduna meal included.
All vehicles to have Rated Recovery Points fitted (if available) for your vehicle model.
All vehicles preferably to have UHF Radios and Sand Flags fitted while on the Goog's Track.
