"Simmo, thank you for an awesome day out! We had a great time and looking forward to more of your tours and camp outs. Thanks again!"
Ken & Lorraine Sowter, Narellan NSW.
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UPCOMING 4WD TAG-A-LONG TOURS (Scroll down for full details)
Sunday 19th February 2012 - Day Trip exploring Hill End & Sofala goldfields, departing Bathurst
Friday 16th March to Monday 19th March 2012 - 4 day/3 night Camping Safari exploring the Central West
Sunday 13th May 2012 - Day Trip exploring Wollemi National Park, Glow Worm Tunnels, Newnes area
Sunday 22nd July 2012 - Day Trip exploring Jenolan Caves, Kanangra Boyd National Park, "Winter Wonderland"
If you own a four wheel drive, and you really want to "get out there" and explore some of this great country, I'd love you to join me on a 4WD Tag-a-Long Tour. Simmo's Offroad Tours regularly conduct exciting four wheel drive tag along tours across the Central West of New South Wales, including Hill End, Sofala, the Capertee Valley, Kanangra Boyd National Park and the Jenolan Caves, Abercrombie and Oberon areas. Most of my tours depart from either Bathurst or Lithgow, just over the Blue Mountains, within a few hours drive of Sydney.
Tag-a-Long Tours are a great way to travel with like-minded people who also enjoy picturesque and challenging 4WD tracks whilst visiting new and interesting places - all in the safety of their own vehicle, in a convoy with others, led by an accredited and experienced local guide. I enjoy sharing a bit of the local history and triva along the way, so if you don't happen to own a UHF radio I am happy to lend you a handheld UHF unit for the day...
My tag along tours are generally graded as "easy" to "medium", depending on the conditions, and are suitable for stock standard four wheel drives. Weather and track conditions do vary considerably however, so basic recovery gear should be carried in your vehicle - just incase your vehicles loses traction and you require some assistance.
Simmo's Offroad Tours is fully licensed through the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service to guide you through some spectacular National Parks and wilderness areas across this State. I am constantly developing new and exciting Tag-a-Long Tours, ranging from single day trips out of Sydney, through to extended Camping Safaris in the NSW Outback - so please, visit here often to see what's coming up soon.
Of course if you are a member of a social group or club, I would be pleased to guide your group on a specially put together 4WD Tag-a-Long Tour.
The following tag along tours are available now, so please Contact Me if you wish to secure a spot, or to find out a little more...
4WD TAG-A-LONG TOUR EXPLORING HILL END & SOFALA
Next Tour Date: Sunday 19th February 2012
This very scenic and interesting day tour is rated generally "Easy" to "Medium", depending on conditions, and your choice of track on the day. This tour is well suited for stock standard four wheel drive vehicles, but more challenging tracks and great river crossings are available as an option if you are keen to test your skills and your vehicle is up to the challenge!
Departing Bathurst on Sunday morning the 19th February 2012, we visit the historic gold mining townships of Hill End and Sofala, exploring some lovely and sometimes challenging sections of the famous Bridle Track alongside the Macquarie and Turon Rivers. Whilst in Hill End we visit the History Hill underground mine and museum, we visit the Bald Hill Lookout, and the NSW National Parks Visitor Centre. We can try gold panning, or simply stroll around this idyllic, historic village to discover what life was like in the gold rush days of the 1860's.
There are several lovely dining options for lunch, including the beer garden of the famous Royal Hotel (built 1872), the Hill End Lodge, Rose Cottage, or Hosie's Cafe and ol' lolly shop (great for the kids!). Or you may of course prefer to bring your own lunch and we can boil the billy down by the river somewhere...
Cost: $150 per vehicle, and $10 for each adult passenger (children are free)
These costs include NSW National Parks fees, entry to History Hill underground mine and museum, afternoon tea, use of gold pans, and use of a UHF radio and Recovery Gear if required.
Contact Me to secure your spot on this great tag along tour or inquire about more tag-a-long tours coming soon.
4 DAY/3 NIGHT CAMPING SAFARI EXPLORING THE CENTRAL WEST GOLDFIELDS
Next Tour Date: Friday 16th March to Monday 19th March 2012
This is a 4WD Tag a Long Camping Safari designed for those that have their own four wheel drive and Camping equipment, and are pretty much self-sufficient. We will be setting up a base camp in the Central West area for the 3 nights, and exploring some great 4WD tracks across the Ophir, Hill End, and Sofala goldfields during the day. The grade of each days 4WD trip will generally be "Easy" to "Medium" - depending on conditions at the time and track options we decide as a group. You can take things easy if you like, but choose more difficult tracks if you have a keen sense of adventure!
Our base camp will be alongside a running stream in the goldfields region, so bring your fishing rod (fishing licence required), canoe, kayak, gold pans and your sense of adventure with you! I always have a bit of extra gear on hand so there will be plenty to do.
But I reckon nights are best. It's a time for the group to gather around the camp fire, sharing stories, or maybe even swap recipes as we show off our camp cooking skills. A glass of a local cool-climate wine doesn't go astray either!
During our 4WD day trips we'll visit the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Visitor Information Centre, History Hill goldmining museum, and explore some of the old gold-diggings, mine shafts and tunnels scattered about the area. A cold beer at the Royal Hotel in the historic little village of Hill End is also a must do!
Please note this Tag-a-Long camping safari is self-catered. Each vehicle is expected to have their own camping equipment and provide their own meals. I do have some extra equipment however - so if you are short in some area please feel free to contact me.
If you do not have your own four wheel drive, or Camping gear, you may prefer to book one of my fully-catered "private charter" Camping Adventures - where all the work is done for you!
Cost: $400 per vehicle for the 4 Days/3 Nights.
Includes NSW National Parks and Wildlife entrance & camping fees, entrance to History Hill Underground Mine and museum.
Contact Me to book your place or find out more about this this great tour exploring the historic goldfields region of the Central West.
4WD TAG-A-LONG TOUR EXPLORING WOLLEMI NATIONAL PARK, GLOW WORM TUNNELS, CAPERTEE, WOLGAN VALLEY & NEWNES AREA
Next tour date: Sunday 13th May 2012
This tour is rated "Easy" to "Medium" depending on the conditons on the day, and the the tracks we choose as a group.
Departing from the Zig-Zag Railway at Clarence (just a couple of hours West of Sydney) on Sunday morning the 13th May 2012, we'll be taking a picturesque drive through the spectacular sandstone formations of the Capertee and Wolgan Valley, and the impressive Wollemi National Park. We'll visit the famous Glow Worm Tunnels of the old Wolgan Railway network and explore the ruins of the historic oil shale mines of the Newnes area.
Please note, the glow worm tunnels are a sensitive area within the Wollemi National Park. No flash photography is permitted in the tunnels, and torches must not be directed at the glow worms, unless fitted with a red filter.
We'll explore some fun and exciting four wheel drive tracks within the Newnes area, but some bushwalking will also be required to access some attractions (which really is not such a bad thing!)
This tour is a great day out exploring in your own 4WD, and is suited for stock-standard four wheel drive and all-wheel drive "soft roader" type vehicles.
Cost: $150 per vehicle, and $10 for each adult passenger (children are free)
This includes NSW National Parks fees, afternoon tea, use of UHF Radio and Recovery Gear if required.
Guests may wish to bring their own lunch, or simply grab a bite from the Capertee pub, or Newnes Kiosk.
Please Contact Me to secure your spot on this great tag along tour, or inquire about more tag-a-long tours coming soon.
4WD TAG-A-LONG TOUR EXPLORING JENOLAN CAVES & KANANGRA BOYD NATIONAL PARK.
Next Tour Date: Sunday 22nd July 2012
This tour is rated as "Easy" to "Medium", depending on the conditions on the day and our choice of track as a group. There are steep inclines and declines in places which may become challenging if the track is wet. A standard four wheel drive vehicle, with low-range gearing is required, along with appropriate recovery gear.
Departing Lithgow on Sunday morning the 22nd July 2012, we take a very scenic country drive, past the Hampton windfarm and visit the spectacular Jenolan Caves Reserve. This is a fantastic place for us to take an early lunch break and simply stroll around the Jenolan Caves village, or take an optional guided cave tour through Imperial Cave if you wish.
From Jenolan Caves we travel through "winter wonderland" wilderness areas to the majestic Kanangra-Boyd National Park with spectacular views across the Boyd Plateau. There are several bushwalking options, of varying grades, leading to breathtaking views across Kanangra Walls and the Blue Mountains National Park. The area is teeming with wildlife, and the photographic opportunities, like the views, are endless.
From Kanangra Boyd National Park we negotiate a somewhat steep and challenging fire trail, through dense native bushland, crossing the Kowmung River to the prettiest of valleys where we can enjoy a picnic afternoon tea.
There are some fantastic tracks to explore, with opportunities to test your vehicle and your four wheel driving skills before we head back to civilisation in the late afternoon via the rustic highland village of Oberon.
Cost: $150 per vehicle
This includes NSW National Parks fees, afternoon tea, and use of UHF Radio and Recovery Gear if required.
Guests may wish to bring their own lunch, or simply grab a bite from the Jenolan Caves Cafe.
There is the option of taking a 1 hour guided tour through Imperial Cave if you wish. Adults are $30, Concession is $20 and a Family is $70
Contact Me to secure your spot on this great tag along tour, or inquire about more tag-a-long tours coming soon.
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