Penny Collings

Friends recommended your tour to me and from the moment I contacted Adventure Wild I received all the help and information I needed, not to mention that this was immediate!  So I had a good idea of how things worked before I even started.

The pace of the tour was excellent – really efficient without any actual pressure.  And time to relax.  I did not quite realise that this was a gorge-walk and swim tour at heart and am very pleased that this was so.  It was very hot (for me, from Canberra) and this was also handled sensibly by Phil and Liz and the group – always ready early with no fuss.  The group was also really great and gave great support to Phil and Liz and it was good to be part of this.

Liz and Phil are excellent – the best driver/guide team I have known as far as engaging with us all is concerned.  They have endless patience, are extremely tolerant, they treat everyone equitably, they trust everyone to get things done and create a cooperative environment whereby everyone hops in and works out what to do to get the camp set up and closed down and fed, washed up etc.  Their attitude ensures that this happens magically.  And Phil is an excellent driver and walk-leader/pacer etc.  And Liz sits with the group on the bus and keep everyone informed and happy.  I don’t know how they do it really but am very impressed.

Well, this one was pretty comfortable.  The tents and swags work well and were comfortable for me.  So, although people seemed to have many bright ideas in this area, my idea is that you have worked it out and are the experts with experience so it’s fine by me.  The fruit in the bus is an excellent idea – that adds to the comfort really.

Make sure you keep Liz and Phil for as long as you can!  This was a great trip – also, I really enjoyed the optional extras, for me, this was especially the flight over the NE coast line and the visit to the Kalumburu Mission – fascinating.  I enjoyed the visit to the women’s art centre too but particularly the mission – I have been to several and really enjoy seeing and experiencing some of that history.

Overall, thanks very much for a great experience.

Rating 5/5