{"product_id":"dirk-hartog-island-adventure-2026","title":"Dirk Hartog Island Adventure 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAugust 2026 - Final dates TBC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure beyond WA's Steep Point to the last sunset in Australia on Dirk Hartog Island.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eJoin Carlisle Rogers from 4WD Touring Australia on an epic 10 day sojourn in one of the wildest places left on the planet.\u003cbr\u003e\"Awe is the best word for the emotion this landscape elicits,\" Carlisle says. \"You feel like you're at the very edge of the earth, where all of the untamed colours are born, where wildness reigns.\"\u003cbr\u003eWe will be exploring this wilderness, fishing, surfing, spearfishing, photographing, 4WDing and living the dream, off the grid. \u003cbr\u003eCarlisle will be your host, outback chef and guide to the island throughout your stay. \u003cbr\u003eOur base camp will be Urchin Point, a rugged limestone outcrop on the northwest tip of the island with an old fishing shack overlooking a gnarly reef break out the front and easy access to some of the island's best fishing spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBy clicking 'Add to Cart' below, you're purchasing a deposit for this trip. \u003cbr\u003eThe balance in full is due two months prior to our departure.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eINFORMATION \u0026amp; PRICING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003ePlaces are strictly limited to 4 vehicles per trip. Book now to avoid disappointment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 541.5px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVehicle requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- 4WD vehicle with low range\u003cbr\u003e- Offroad or LT tyres\u003cbr\u003e- Rated recovery points\u003cbr\u003e- Full size spare wheel, tyre lever \u0026amp; vehicle jack\u003cbr\u003e- UHF \u0026amp; antenna\u003cbr\u003e- Pre-trip mechanical check \u0026amp; service\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle recommended:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Bullbar\u003cbr\u003e- Suspension upgrade\u003cbr\u003e- Onboard 12V fridge\u003cbr\u003e- Dual battery system\u003cbr\u003e- Two spare tyres\u003cbr\u003e- Snorkel\u003cbr\u003e- Air compressor \u0026amp; tyre deflator\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhotography gear to bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- DSLR or mirrorless camera with  manual mode\u003cbr\u003e- Extra batteries, extra memory cards!\u003cbr\u003e- Camera manual (hard copy)\u003cbr\u003e- Tripod\u003cbr\u003e- Laptop and 2 hard drives to view\/ back up images\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 541.5px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe provide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Fully catered - all meals provided \u003cbr\u003e- Camping fees\/ permits\u003cbr\u003e- Return vehicle barge transfers\u003cbr\u003e- Park entrance fees\u003cbr\u003e- Expert guidance\u003cbr\u003e- Daily one-on-one photography\/ fishing guidance\u003cbr\u003e- Full recovery gear\u003cbr\u003e- First aid equipment\u003cbr\u003e- Satellite phone for emergencies\u003cbr\u003e- Max 4 guest vehicles\u003cbr\u003e- A copy of \u003cem\u003eThe Philosophy of Travel\u003c\/em\u003e book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e$7,990 per vehicle*\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:carlisle@outbacktagalongs.com.au\"\u003ecarlisle@outbacktagalongs.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"tel:0412667124\"\u003e0412 667 124\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eITINERARY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"600px\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 160px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 541.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/5477\/4114\/products\/DSC4293_240x240.jpg?v=1645781290\" style=\"margin-right: 5px; float: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDay 1: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWe catch up in Denham and begin the trek out to Steep Point, Australia’s westernmost mainland point. We'll be beachfront bush camping at Steep Point.\u003cbr\u003eThis track has some of the best (or worst) corrugations in the country, and soft sandy dunes to navigate. \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 160px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 541.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/5477\/4114\/products\/DSC4366_240x240.jpg?v=1645781290\" style=\"margin-right: 5px; float: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eDay 2:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e In the morning we catch the barge, one vehicle at a time, to Dirk Hartog Island. We will travel almost the length of the island to our base camp at Urchin Point. We may have some time to explore today, but due to ever changing sand dunes and tracks, it may also take all day to get to camp. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 170px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 541.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/5477\/4114\/products\/CR20990_240x240.jpg?v=1645781290\" style=\"margin-right: 5px; float: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDay 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e We’ll visit Cape Inscription, site of Dirk Hartog’s original metal plaque commemorating his 1616 landing here. This is also the site of the current lighthouse and keeper's lodgings.\u003cbr\u003eFurther east, we'll visit the site of English pirate, privateer, explorer and naturalist William Dampier's landing on the island. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 160px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 541.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/5477\/4114\/products\/DSC4646_240x240.jpg?v=1645781209\" style=\"margin-right: 5px; float: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDay 4: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eJust up the road from our base camp is north-facing Turtle Bay. We'll make a day of exploring this sheltered arc of sand, fishing, spearfishing, surfing or just snorkelling. In December and January, this is the main nesting area for endangered Loggerhead turtles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 160px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 541.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 5px; float: left;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/5477\/4114\/products\/CR21009_editorial_240x240.jpg?v=1645781290\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDay 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Today we'll be exploring the western cliffs around Quoin Head. This is the best time of year to see Humpback Whales migrating up this coastline. The fishing off these cliffs is world-class, with marlin, GT and sailfish caught regularly off the rocks.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 160px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 541.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 5px; float: left;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/5477\/4114\/products\/DSC4537_240x240.jpg?v=1645781208\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 6:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Snorkelling, fishing, surfing or just relaxing, the island's southern end is home to Surf Point and natural blowholes. We'll be making a day of getting to and exploring this end of the island.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 160px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 541.5px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 5px; float: left;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/5477\/4114\/products\/CR20805_240x240.jpg?v=1645781290\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDay 7:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSandy Point, on the island's east coast, can be treacherous driving, but it's also a great fishing spot day or night, and good for snorkelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 160px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 541.5px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/5477\/4114\/products\/DSC4727_240x240.jpg?v=1645781209\" style=\"margin-right: 5px; float: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDay 8: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMystery Beach is wild and wooly. I once nearly bumped into a 2m long loggerhead paddling out to surf here. I'm pretty sure we both nearly had a heart attack. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 180.8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 541.5px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 5px; float: left;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/5477\/4114\/files\/web_mahi_CR23043_240x240.jpg?v=1650924494\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDay 9: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is our spare day. Subject to availability and additional fee, we can book a private charter boat for the full day. Or we can explore or re-explore part of the island.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 541.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/5477\/4114\/products\/CR20995_240x240.jpg?v=1645781290\" style=\"margin-right: 5px; float: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDay 10: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eToday we break base camp and begin the journey south to catch the barge off the island, then west, back down the Steep Point road to the edge of civilisation at Denham.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLEARN ON LOCATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong exposures and timelapses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGetting the most out of the ‘golden hour’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproving your composition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapturing wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding the basics of DSLRs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEditing photos in Photoshop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne on one training – improving your passion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrone photography tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease get in touch if you have more than one vehicle or any other enquiries.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeel free to email \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:carlisle@outbacktagalongs.com.au\"\u003ecarlisle@outbacktagalongs.com.au\u003c\/a\u003e or\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e call \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"tel:0412%20667%20124\"\u003e0412 667 124\u003c\/a\u003e with any questions!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Full price is $7,990 per vehicle with two guests\u003cbr\u003eAdditional guests $1,990 each\u003cbr\u003eAdditional charge for caravans\/ camper trailers (to cover additional barge fees)\u003cbr\u003eAdditional charge for boat-based fishing charters where available\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e10% discount for return customers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"outbacktagalongs","offers":[{"title":"Deposit - August 2026 - Dates TBC","offer_id":42591348588642,"sku":null,"price":2490.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/5477\/4114\/products\/DSC4434_ea77bf68-ca8e-414a-874f-a72908fa2a1b.jpg?v=1654490340","url":"https:\/\/www.outbacktagalongs.com.au\/products\/dirk-hartog-island-adventure-2026","provider":"outbacktagalongs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}