Unfortunately excessive amounts of water in the planned walk area meant that the trip had to be cancelled. An alternative trip was offered which also had to be later cancelled due to water levels. Another alternative walk was offered but the timing for this walk clashed with my other commitments. From when I officially notified the company on the 22 June that I needed to cancel the walk, it took almost two months (13 Aug) for the total refund to be provided. It also took three different versions of the refund documentation to be provided by the company before it was correct and clear enough to be able to be provided to my travel insurance provider.

I did the camel trek to Kallakoopah Creek in 2014. One of the many things I enjoyed was getting involved with the camels. In the afternoon trekers could help hobble camels and pat them. The Survey Information Guide for 2026 advertised "Getting Hands on with the Camels: A Unique opportunity" and I looked forward to being involved again. I packed garden gloves, as suggested, for brushing down camels. However in T8 there was no invitation to brush down camels and no explanation was offered as to why. I felt disappointed about this outcome. An information guide needs to provide accurate information Otherwise the desert was wonderful.

Words can barely describe the amazing experience I had, travelling to Birdsville, then spending 10 days in the Simpson Desert with 15 camels, 4 cameleers, and 5 other clients. The Simpson Desert, like much of the area, currently has an amazing amount of water in it. Crikey, I had to be driven northwest from Birdsville with other clients for over an hour, then have a 4.7 km boat trip just to reach the camels, which were stuck on the western side of the creek!! So much water, so many flowers, so many birds. Three kangaroos, and an emu, a few lizards, and bats flying around at night. Wild camels in the distance twice. Healthy cattle. Ancient artefacts in claypans. Moon and stars at night. Swimming in a huge waterhole in the desert on day four. All sorts of weather, including an ethereal fog in the desert one morning. Peace away from the madness in the rest of the world. If you can afford it, go do it. If you can't, save up, or find the money and go do it. It's a very, very rare experience, walking through the desert with camels. Thanks to the Outback Camel Company, Andrew and his crew. Memories to treasure.

Great experience in the western Simpson Desert, 300km from Alice Springs via Binns Track. Terrific group of trekkers. Great support from the Camellers. A wonderful outback adventure.

When are you ever going to get a chance to do something like this 👍 and it is a remarkable experience