Our Vehicles
Our trucks/buses
We use custom made 4x4 trucks which are modified to suit the harsh road conditions we travel on. The passenger-pod is built in Western Australia and meets all Australian safety regulations. Each truck carries a maximum of 17 passengers, they are fully air-conditioned and are fitted with microphone headsets so guides can pass on local information. They have USB chargers and 240 volt power inverters so you can charge your appliances whilst on the move. The trucks are fitted with full length roof racks for all our swags and tents. We also carry long range fuel tanks as well as water tanks for drinking and washing our hands. The suspension has been upgraded to allow for a smother ride and the passenger seats are Australian made coach seats.
17-seats inside
Our 4x4 air-conditioned truck with trailer
17-seats inside
Our trailers
Our trailers are built by owner Adam, with the help of Mick's Ally Fab, a local Darwin based business. They are designed to run our style of tours. They have a 80 litre fridge and a 80 litre freezer to ensure food is kept fresh and we can deliver nutritious food whilst in the outback. The trailers have ample luggage room, plenty of food storage, a water cooler for drinking water, and most importantly a 80 litre drinks esky (chilly bin). They are fitted with a front box that carries all our cooking gear and comfortable camp chairs with backs so you can relax by the campfire. The trailers also are fitted with a water tank.
Our charter vehicle
For our smaller group charters (max. 7 passengers) we use our Toyota Prado GXL. Offering a smooth off-road drive the vehicle can comfortably seat 4 adults and 2 children or 2 smaller adults (as the back row of seats has limited leg room).
This vehicle allows for climate control in both the front and rear seats. It has USB and a 240 volt inverter for charging appliances.
We use a small custom made off-road trailer which carries a fridge, esky, camp gear, drinking water and luggage.
Why do we choose this setup?
Adam the owner of Kimberley Off-Road Adventure Tours has carried out well over 100 trips across the Gibb River Road in many different tour vehicles. These days the most common tour bus set ups for overland operators is 21 or 24 seat trucks with no trailers; while the extra seats may make the CEOs bigger profits these trucks are huge, which can cause problems when trying to reach attractions and campsites. This is not only the case in the Kimberley but also throughout the Gulf and Arnhem Land regions. They simply can not get into all the places that the Kimberley Off-Road fleet can. The other problem we found with carrying 20+ people is it is just feels too many for a group whilst camping.
By having a trailer and a smaller setup it gives us the flexibility when getting off the beaten track. Also, by carrying all our camping gear with us we are not restricted with where we camp. These days most companies have purchased permanent camps, this gives very little flexibility and means you’re stuck with the big crowds in the peak season. This type of itinerary provides less flexibility as you have to reach the permanent campsite. It also makes the price of the tour more expensive.