"where adventure meets self-discovery"
Join Yoga Teacher & Tarot Reader Ellie McGrath on this 7 day SLOW TREK
An opportunity to reconnect with nature, connect with our professional traveling colleagues (the camels), and give yourself Time, Peace, Learning, Reflection, and Laughs.
Bare Sole Full Moon Connect
Departure Date: May 9 > May 15 2025. 1 day 4WD/5.5 days trekking/half day 4WD
Maximum group size: 9 like minded souls/soles
Bare Sole price: $5250
Bare Sole is specifically designed to for all of us - trekkers and cameleers - to start our 2025 trekking season off at a gentle pace as we prepare for the following 18 weeks of desert walking.
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Every morning Ellie will be facilitating a yoga session on the nearest dune crest to the camel camp, awakening your senses as you prepare for the days walking. What a perfect way to begin the desert day!
Then in the late afternoon, a more focused yoga + meditation session will take place, again on the nearest dune crest, as we digest the days events and continue to allow our head to clear and our minds to rest.
Ellie has been practising yoga for over a decade and is currently teaching yoga and pilates. She is a strong advocate for the power of nature & landscape to reset our minds, helping to bring us to a more calmer alignment, which in turn helps us to manage the complexities that can sometimes overwhelm our daily lives.
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The landscape is a powerful tonic, and as animals we need that direct connection to the earth, and to the other animals (the camels) that we walk with.
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​​​​​​​​​​And she loves camels! Particularly Claude (pictured above) who happily provides guidance & tuition for the Camel Pose.​
So we will supply the landscape, the camels, the desert silence, the SPACE, healthy tucker via campfire cooking and a fairly impressive canopy of stars.
Sorry, but we won't be supplying Wifi or mobile coverage or internet access or electric lights or diesel generators.
We do supply a yoga mat, and all you have to bring is an open mind.
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What else is involved for baring my sole?
On this trek, you will walk alongside our team of pack camels, accompanied by four cameleers who will serve as your crew for the duration of the journey. While technically not “tour guides,” our cameleers are, first and foremost, seasoned stockmen and women. They are experts in handling and working with camels, with a wealth of experience navigating the desert and deep knowledge of its flora and fauna. They also hold profound respect for the First Nations people who call this remarkable landscape home.
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Over the course of a 5 to 6 hour walking day (including breaks) you will cover approximately 8 to 10 kilometres. Our pace is set by the camels, as they navigate the dunes and other natural features of the landscape. The camels carry all your personal gear, leaving you with just your daypack and a healthy attitude. Everything else is best left behind!
This is a truly authentic Australian desert experience. Camels are the perfect cross-country vehicle, allowing us to travel far from roads and tracks, with no vehicle back-up. Campsites are selected based on the availability of camel feed, and we never camp in the same place twice.
As Australia’s only trekking company specialising in remote desert travel, you won’t encounter other trekking groups. Unlike the 4WD tracks that can become virtual highways of vehicles in winter, we journey into a silent desert landscape, far removed from the crowds.
All of our treks are active participation experiences. The cameleers will gladly involve you in loading and unloading the camels as much as you’d like to participate, with the level of involvement decided on a day-to-day basis.
Your assistance is also warmly welcomed with various camp chores at the end of the day, such as collecting firewood or helping to shepherd the camels as they graze. These tasks are part of the unique experience and foster a deeper connection to the rhythm of desert life.
What's included
4WD transfers to/from Birdsville to the Simpson Desert
All camping equipment - swags, stools, tents. You bring your own sleeping bag and eating utensils
All meals, though we do not provide snacks
LOTS of space...
RFDS Medical Chest and emergency communications equipment
Crew of 4 to 5 cameleers
Desert Silence!
Trekking with an environmentally aware responsible business
(A detailed Trek Information Guide is sent to you when you book)
What's not included
Pre and post trek airfares and accommodation. You are responsible for arranging your travel to/from Birdsville and any accommodation. We can help organise this for you
Please look at this page How To Get To Birdsville
What else is recommended?
Travel Insurance. You have the option to arrange your own travel insurance, or you can contact us for a quote.
Where are we trekking?
In the shaded area of the map below in the Simpson Desert, Queensland & South Australia.
