 “Remote Tours”! What a journey we had with Reg and his crew when we took the Class7/8 students from Mansfield Steiner School (North East, Victoria) on a three week trip to outback Australia.
Remote Tours was everything we’d hoped for and more; a responsible, efficient and well-equipped group who gave us nine wonderful days around the MacDonnell Ranges. We dodged the crowds and loved our quiet bush camps, sleeping in swags under the stars. Food was nutritious, plentiful and varied. (The unexpected extras added to the fun…roasted kangaroo tail for supper one night and a witchetty grub hunt that induced squeals of squeamish delight!)
The staff are passionate about the country and its indigenous history and conveyed their knowledge and enthusiasm to the students with whom they built a great rapport. They were always willing to be flexible and to plan the days with us.
Saying goodbye was sad for all. Lots of wonderful memories for both staff and students and we don’t doubt that there will be return trips made by many in the future.
Thankyou again! From Fran, Morag and all
Hi Reg,
I really want to thank you for being such an amazing bus driver, who also did everything else from tour guide and cook. You made this trip so unique.
Antonia, Outback Safari 09
Reg,
I just want to say that you’ve been such an amazing leader. I reckon one of the reasons was that you allowed us to be “young adults” and you gave us the freedom we needed.
Hannah from Finland, Outback Safari 09
Hi Reg & Ringer,
Wow I just want to thank you so much for the amazing journey you took us on through what I truly feel is one of the most awesome places I’ve ever been to..!!!
I'm feeling immense gratitude for the way you looked after us with great food, company, the knowledge & history you shared with us & the great characters we met along the way.
I've done a lot of travelling & must say It’s the best tour I’ve ever been on and have told so many friends about you.
I will never forget those glorious night skies and the great campfire dinners with lots of laughs and Ringers amazing songs and stories.
There is something for everyone on your tour' I really liked that.
Even though I was a 'tad' older than most of our great crew I experienced a surge of energy that took me beyond my limited boundaries when dealing with the challenges of nature and the great walks and climbs we did.
Thank you for your care & encouragement and the best time ever. I look forward to joining you again on another venture the next chance I get.
Love the whole way you go to so much effort for everyone & make it look so easy. You're the greatest guys.
Thanks again!!!
Cheers Terese Frazer Nerranderah N.S.W
The experience I had with Remote Tours has left me with a better appreciation of this vast beautiful country that we are lucky to call home. Reg and his team are very attentive to the individual requirements all the participants from our group, regardless of their back ground. The knowledge and appreciation for the Territory imparted by Remote Tours is second to none and you get a “locals look” at this country where others merely have a tourist drive by. I have no hesitation in recommending Remote Tours to anyone who wants to see and feel the ‘Territory through the eyes of a local. Look forward to catching up soon Reg!
Matt Devine. Toowoomba Qld
“Spending time in the Outback with Remote Tours is the perfect "circuit breaker" to our busy city lives.
The Spiritual Tour was an unforgettable experience for me to catch my breath and really have time to sit and ponder whilst among some of the most spectacular and spiritual sites in Australia. We had the opportunity to meet with the traditional owners of the land and hear about their way of life thanks to our tour operators Ringer and Reg. I came away with a real sense of perspective and calmness not to mention a greater understanding and appreciation of the Outback and all it has to offer.
Ringer, our guide for the Tour is the ultimate tour guide. He can cook, play guitar, be a big kid when it suits and even meditate! I can't wait to go again (nor can my teenage kids who say I was so "chilled” when I returned.)
Diana Mills, Northbridge, NSW
“My family of 5 have now enjoyed 3 week long tours in the past 3 years with Remote Tours our first to Alice/Western Macs/Uluru/Kings Canyon led by owner Reg Ramsden, our second to Kakadu led by Reg and Ringer (aka Scott O'Brian) and our third led by Ringer from Alice to Darwin.
For Sydneysiders, we have had such a fun and memorable experience in the Red Centre and Top End given to us by Remote that we are already planning next years’ trip. The boys do and know it all from camp set up, wonderful bush cooking, searching for (and finding) bush tucker, staying on aboriginal land and genuine cultural experiences, to locations and access to actually remote areas not available to others. They are tireless, knowledgeable people who work hard to provide you with a wonderful camping experience in the wonderful Northern Territory. I could not recommend them highly enough!
Andrew Wallis, Sydney
Dear Reg and Ringer – Jim and I can’t express enough what a fantastic trip we had with Remote Tours at Alice Springs. We feel very fortunate to have made your acquaintance and have told many people about you since. It was out 1st time to the desert and what an experience it was! I think that what made it extra special was our wonderful guide – Ringer. He is so knowledgeable about the land and culture which gave us a greater understanding of our country. We also had fun and some good laughs! It was definitely a memorable day which we have you to thank for.
Hopefully we will be back next year for another trip with you. Many thanks again
Josette Freeman, SMART Recovery Coordinator
Remote Tours.
Our family has now experienced more three wonderful trips with Remote Tours. We wanted our boys to see the heart of Australia and appreciate the unique character of the outback. Travelling with Remote Tours, we got so much more than we had ever hoped for.
As inexperienced campers, we did not quite know what to expect on our first trip. Swags, camp ovens were all foreign to us. Yet after a brief initiation, we were converted & slept like babies in our swags, under the stars, rather than in a tent. I never thought I would be saying this, but showering or even changing daily become unimportant, as you quickly become absorbed by the Territory.
Reg and Ringer are multi-talented guides who seem to make everything happen so easily. They are real Aussie treasures and so passionate about the outback. Having lived there for many years, with so much local knowledge & contacts, they are able to organise and show us many things that others could not. They have a great sense of adventure, big hearts and are great fun. After action packed days, they somehow effortlessly produce superb meals and then entertain us around the campfire.
The more time we spend with Reg and Ringer, the more we love it and want to return. The only way I am able to say goodbye and let go at the end of each trip, is knowing that plans are underway for yet another unique Remote experience.
Lou Birt, Northbridge N.S.W
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