Remote Northern Flinders Camel Trek

When planning to head truly remote - far beyond even the main walking trails - camels are the ideal travel companions. Quiet, sure-footed and low impact, they offer a more sustainable and enjoyable way to explore the outback than travelling by 4WD. With your food, water and swags carried on traditional pack saddles, these ships of the desert, many of which featured in the film Tracks by Robyn Davidson, allow you to slow down, disconnect and gain a genuine sense of isolation.
Your journey begins by meeting the camel team and settling into camp life. There’s a swag tutorial, a safety briefing, and a BBQ dinner finished with a local specialty for dessert. Each morning, you’ll help roll swags and watch the camels being saddled with gear in the traditional way. One camel is saddled for optional riding during the walk.
This is a fully camel-supported walk with no vehicle backup. The days unfold slowly and rhythmically as you journey across classic Flinders Ranges terrain, through creek beds lined with ancient river red gums, past dramatic rock faces, and into gorges so remote they remain unnamed. Along the way, discover fossilised reefs and stromatolites, and spot native wildlife like yellow-footed rock wallabies and the striking red-barred dragon. Valleys of acacia and cassia add seasonal colour to the landscape.
Each day ends in a bush camp, where camels are unloaded, swags are rolled out, and meals are prepared over the fire. Evenings are spent under a vast night sky, ideal for stargazing and learning about the constellations that have guided desert travellers for generations.
At the end of the trek, enjoy a night in a nearby outback community with a proper bed, a hearty dinner, and time to reflect on your journey through one of Australia’s most remote and untouched landscapes - all made possible by the steady presence of your camel team.