Olsen's 4WD Tours and Training

Olsen's 4WD Tours and Training Remote Desert Tours and Driver Training since 2004
An experienced expedition leader teaching people how to safely experience remote Australia.

Advanced Driver Training QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, NT There are so many people to thank for the existence of this business. Justine Olsen for over a decade of hard work and long hours. Jim Olsen for all he taught me over a lifetime- all of the skills necessary to be one with the bush. Fay Olsen for her unwavering support. Tony Lovasi (I miss you) for the inspiration about how to be a good human being an

d for your assistance on so many trips. Tony's dune in the Simpson Desert is my favourite place to be.

Prado (The Harpy) - Fitted- New headlights and spotlight lenses.Awaiting fitment- New Timing Belt Kit with waterpump and...
26/05/2026

Prado (The Harpy) - Fitted- New headlights and spotlight lenses.
Awaiting fitment- New Timing Belt Kit with waterpump and New Turbocharger
Ordered- Exhaust Manifold gasket, studs and nuts, new turbo oil lines. Intercooler to inlet manifold hose.
Alfa- (La Diva)- Ordered- New harmonic balancer.
Awaiting fitment- Timing belt kit, intercooler hose, serpentine belt

After many years of faithful service, I decided to replace the lens in one of my driving lights.Best do the other one n...
26/05/2026

After many years of faithful service, I decided to replace the lens in one of my driving lights.
Best do the other one now or my OCD will be an issue 😀

Tour HighlightsIconic Dune Driving: Conquer Big Red (40m high!) and navigate the K1/K2 sand ridges — the heart of the Si...
25/05/2026

Tour Highlights
Iconic Dune Driving: Conquer Big Red (40m high!) and navigate the K1/K2 sand ridges — the heart of the Simpson Desert.

Remote Tracks & Salt Pans: Explore old cattle routes, red dunes, salt pan flats and desert river channels few reach.

Camp Under the Milky Way: With minimal light pollution, nights here offer breathtaking starfields — pure outback magic.

Expert 4WD Instruction: You drive your own vehicle, but we lead the convoy, coach safe desert driving and support you every step.

Deep Cultural Landscape: Travel through lands of the Wangkangurru–Yarluyandi and Warlpiri people, gaining insight into Indigenous outback heritage.

Small-group Focus: We keep numbers low so each guest gets personalised attention and real access to the remote landscapes.

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Thinking about a Gunbarrel Highway tour? Here’s what you can realistically expect—route conditions, daily driving demand...
25/05/2026

Thinking about a Gunbarrel Highway tour? Here’s what you can realistically expect—route conditions, daily driving demands, and the safety basics that make the difference when the outback gets unforgiving. You’ll also get a clear picture of how recovery, control, and decision-making play out in the real world, whether you’re towing a caravan or running a fleet. If you want to show up prepared and drive with real confidence, this breakdown will save you stress and sharpen your readiness before you roll out.

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Planning a Hay River Track expedition? Before you point the vehicle north, it pays to know what to expect—terrain, tract...
25/05/2026

Planning a Hay River Track expedition? Before you point the vehicle north, it pays to know what to expect—terrain, traction changes, recovery realities, and the on-the-ground decisions that keep you moving and your team safe. This guide breaks down the practical side of remote-track driving so you can build real competence, not guesswork, whether you’re towing, running a fleet, or heading out as a self-reliant traveller. If you want confidence in demanding conditions, this is the kind of preparation that makes the journey better from day one.

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Crossing the Simpson Desert isn’t about luck—it’s about preparation, real recovery ability, and making smart decisions w...
25/05/2026

Crossing the Simpson Desert isn’t about luck—it’s about preparation, real recovery ability, and making smart decisions when conditions turn. This guide breaks down what it genuinely takes to plan your route, manage traction and heat, and stay safe while towing or travelling with a caravan, including the competence you can’t afford to guess. Whether you’re heading out personally or training drivers for remote work, you’ll come away with a clearer picture of the skills and systems that make adventure safer. If you want to understand the outback from the driver’s seat, this one’s worth your time.

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Thinking about a tag-along tour in a 4WD but want to do it the right way? The best tours aren’t just scenic—they’re buil...
25/05/2026

Thinking about a tag-along tour in a 4WD but want to do it the right way? The best tours aren’t just scenic—they’re built around safe driving habits, smart recovery practices, and clear coaching so you can build real confidence in tough outback conditions. If you’re towing a caravan, managing a fleet, or simply want a safer path into remote-area travel, this guide breaks down which tag-along experiences are worth your time. It’s the difference between “getting away” and actually handling the road when it gets serious.

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Now AugustSimpson Desert- Hay River Track 4WD Tag-Along August 2026Why You Should Experience the Hay River With UsThe Ha...
21/05/2026

Now August

Simpson Desert- Hay River Track 4WD Tag-Along August 2026
Why You Should Experience the Hay River With Us
The Hay River Track isn’t just a drive — it’s one of the most remote, beautiful, and spiritually charged routes in Australia.
Travelling with Olsen’s Tours & Training means you don’t just cross the desert… you connect with it.
More Than a Tag-Along — A Deeper Journey
Most tag-along tours focus on the drive. We focus on the story — of the land, the people, and the life that still thrives in the desert.
Our guides bring decades of experience across the Simpson and Hay River regions.
They’re not just 4WD experts — they’re field naturalists, amateur geographers, and cultural interpreters who’ve spent a lifetime learning this country from the ground up.
Along the way, you’ll discover:
🌾 Geography that tells a story — from ancient dune systems to ephemeral river channels that shape the land.
🌿 Flora and fauna most travellers drive past — from the resilient desert oaks to the night calls of the spinifex hopping mouse.
🪶 Connections to Country — places of deep Aboriginal significance shared with respect and care, some known only through long relationships with Traditional Owners.
⛏️ Little-known corners of European exploration history — tracks, wells, and markers left by early explorers and pastoralists, each with a story to tell.
🗣️ Language and lore — a few words of the local First Nations language, shared to enrich understanding and connection.
Confidence, Safety, and Camaraderie
Of course, you’ll have everything you expect from a professional tag-along:
✅ Expert 4WD guidance
✅ Recovery assistance and mechanical know-how
✅ Satellite comms and convoy coordination
✅ Fully prepared itineraries and backup planning
But what you won’t find elsewhere is the sense of belonging — to the land, to each other, and to a journey that genuinely changes how you see the desert.
A Small Group, A Shared Experience
Each convoy is limited to just nine vehicles — enough for shared energy, small enough to stay personal.
You’ll camp under endless skies, share stories around the fire, and leave with more than just dust on your tyres.
This isn’t a tour you tick off.
It’s a journey that stays with you.
Join the 2026 Hay River Adventure
10 Days | 9 Vehicles | Life-Changing Desert Journey
Book Your Spot ➜ www.olsenstoursandtraining.com

19/05/2026

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1388 Bridgman Road
Singleton, NSW
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