Our red centre travellers, Kristy and Brett of DMS have returned from their 7-day 4WD trip with Variety the Children’s Charity, giving us a first-hand recap of what took place throughout their adventure.
Just over two weeks ago, Kristy and Brett embarked on a 20-car fleet voyage through to Uluru.
The track took the pair off road 80 percent of the time, visiting remote locations where permits were required.
The pair spent the trip divided into two roles, Brett was the driver and Kristy the navigator, which she said was made easier by small pieces of tape that marked most of the track.
Lunches would take place in random spots on the track, some as remote as to be 300kms with nothing around them.
The voyage had three groups to help with the navigation of the trip and maintain the flow of cars, ensuring no body stopped for too long.
A husband and wife team who were on the committee, would go ahead every day and remark the track.
They then waited for drivers and checked them in, the sweepers and mechanics stayed behind all the cars to ensure everyone gets on track on time and the main host Bill stays in the middle.
Throughout the trip the crew visited three schools and had the entertainer Libby sing educational songs to the children.
Kristy noted that the most memorable night was the Sounds of Silence fine dining experience under the stars between Uluru and the Olgas where they had a special tour performed with a laser pointer to the start explaining the consolations.
The last activity was to Segway around Uluru, an activity that Kristy said was a lot more difficult than they first imagined.
A variety 4wd Formal concluded the tour, announcing fines that were given throughout the trip, one for example was being fined if you didn’t have your designated rock on you.
The pair are prepared for what is in stall next year, with plans to commence fundraising over the coming months.
Kristy and Brett say the stories of fundraising that the committee shared over the trip was the key to ensuring they head back next year and encourage anyone wanting to fundraise for the charity to get in touch and do the same.