'After my sunset ride, I'm happy if I die tomorrow!'
Peta from Tom Price WA, 1 June 2009

'Just wanted to thank you for a wonderful sunset ride!'
Linda and Lewis Moss, 13 November 2008

Join Pyndan Camel Tracks to ride through the Ilparpa Valley up close to the MacDonnell Ranges, some of the oldest mountains in the world. Meet our gentle and friendly camels. See wildlife and help feed the camels at sunset on our family-run camel farm. Enjoy Nature Tourism in a natural area that leaves minimal impact on the environment. Choose from one hour rides departing daily at 12 noon, 2.30pm and sunset daily or a half day morning tour. See Tour Options below.

Experience early transportation on the back of a camel like the Afghan traders. Imagine the outback through the eyes of the Centre's first explorers. Encounter the tradition of cameleers in Central Australia with a professional local guide. Find calmness and relaxation on the back of a camel. It's true! And lots of fun!

Pyndan Camel Tracks operates 7 days a week.
Free shuttle transfer or self-drive only 15 minutes from Alice Springs CBD.

Please book direct on phone 0416 170 164. Bookings are required as if we have not been advised of a booking prior to the ride then we may not be available. Note that as a small family business we don't have credit card facilities.

SPECIAL DEAL! 50% off 2nd passenger. Valid 1 to 31 March 2010. Limit ONE deal per booking / family / tour group.

Tour Options

One hour camel rides
Tour times: 12 noon, 2.30pm and sunset.
Sunset ride vary according to season
5pm: 20 April to 30 September
5.30pm: 1 October to 31 October; 20 March to 19 April
6pm: 1 November to 19 March

The ride starts at Pyndan Camel Tracks yards and goes into White Gums Station. The tracks follows an avenue of Iron Bark and Mulga trees, across a clay pan flat, and climbs a slight incline to get sweeping views across the MacDonnell Ranges through Temple Bar Gap. If you want, Marcus will take your photo from here. Almost every day we see kangaroos and wallabies, many birds including budgies and birds of prey, and often lizards. People always say how relaxing and calm it is out on the ride. Come and join us!

$45 adults / $25 children (14 years and under)
Children 0 to 2 years must ride on an adult's lap. Children 3 years and above are charged child's fare whether they ride on an adult's lap or on their own seat. Tours cater for one to sixteen passengers.

Half Day Morning Rides
If you want to really enjoy camel riding and the sounds of the bush, join our half day ride. So many people comment after the one hour ride, 'Oh, that wasn't long enough!' After a half day ride, people are bubbling with joy and are completely relaxed. Everyone always says, 'Oh that was fabulous. Just the right amount of time.' Half way through the ride, Marcus stops in a sandy river bed for a break, a drink and snack, and a good yarn. Don't rush your holiday! See the real Red Centre.

Half day morning rides leave at 9am and return at 12noon.
$95 per person

20 April to 30 September: minimum 4 persons to depart
Tours cater for four to sixteen passengers.

1 October to 19 April: minimum 2 persons to depart
Tours cater for two to sixteen passengers.
Please book direct by phoning 0416 170 164.

What to bring

Please wear comfortable clothing that protects you from sunburn, sunscreen, a hat and a water bottle. Filtered water available in the Camel Lounge.

Contact Pyndan Camel Tracks for bookings. Free transfers or see BOOKINGS for self-drive directions to Pyndan Camel Tracks.

More Tour Options

Special Groups
Does your group want a relaxed ride to fit into its busy schedule? Morning rides can be arranged for group bookings. Contact Marcus Williams to arrange one hour rides, longer walks or overnight trips.

School Groups
Morning camel rides can be designed to suit your school's timetable. Longer walks or overnight trips can also be arranged. Pyndan Camel Tracks in association with BushMob Alice Springs has successfully run camel camps for local young people. Highlights for the kids have been:

• Learning to handle and ride their camel
• Feeding and watering their camel
• Exploring the bush
• Helping cook dinner on a campfire
• Sleeping in comfy swags under the starlit outback sky

Functions Are you organising a special occasion? Would you like to add a unique touch? Marcus and his camels have featured at weddings, school fetes and Christmas parties. Contact Marcus Williams for further information.

Films
Looking for one or more camels to star in your movie? Marcus has previous experience in handling camels for films. Contact Marcus Williams direct.

Pyndan Camel Tracks: Close to town and airport Cute and friendly camels who love smooching Local cameleer with 25 years experience Scenic outback views Great photo opportunity Small groups Group packages for all occasions

RIDE AT OWN RISK Please be advised that you will be riding the camels at your own risk. Camels are usually placid animals, but like all animals they can sometimes be unpredictable. While every reasonable precaution will be taken to prevent accident and injury, the operator and owner will not be responsible for any accident or injury, however arising which may happen to any person in charge of, in association with, or in contact with any camels irrespective of the extent of injury, damage or loss sustained. This condition of contract may be pleaded by the operator and owner as a bar to any action claim proceeding for breach of contract, negligence or any other liability sustaining such injury, damage or loss.