To complement their 4WD and advanced driver training programs, Global Gypsies have developed a unique, fun and educational Outback Skills Training Course for city-slickers.

Created specifically for holiday-makers planning to ’go bush’ or visit remote area destinations accessible only by 4WD, the one-day course provides an invaluable introduction to Basic Bush Mechanics and Basic Bush Survival Skills.

The course covers such topics as typical problems encountered in the bush, risk management, 4WD recovery gear, emergency equipment, vehicle capability, emergency communications, basic mechanical knowledge, 'fix-it' solutions and basic survival techniques. It incorporates roleplaying, interaction and a group survival exercise. Participants also receive a workbook and morning and afternoon tea.
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Dust off your Akubras, moleskins and Blundstones - the Global Gypsies Outback Travel Show is coming to town!

The Outback Travel Show will take place at Murdoch University on the evening of Tuesday, November 8, and will be presented by Global Gypsies Directors Jeremy Perks and Jan Barrie.

The free two-hour presentation will cover a wide range of remote area travel topics including tour planning, safety, the tag-along-tour concept, four-wheel-driving tips, great places to visit, fabulous photos... there will even be a bush poet reciting some of Australian's favourite traditional verses!
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If you've been meaning to join a Global Gypsies caravan or motorhome safari or go on a catered 4WD adventure but time has just raced by, there are still three more opportunities in 2011 to experience the gypsy life!

The first is an escorted caravan/motorhome safari through WA's magnificent wildflower regions - and this year's display is expected to be spectacular! All driving will be on-road and the 10-day self-catering tour will visit such 'blooming hot spots' as Kalbarri and Coalseam National Parks, Mount Magnet, Cue, Payne's Find and Western Flora Wildflower Farm. The tour will travel at a leisurely pace with several two-night stops and plenty of time to 'smell the roses'.
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Leading tag-along-tour operators, Global Gypsies, will soon embark on another new and exciting 4WD expedition, this time a discovery tour to retrace the tracks of legendary outback figure, Len Beadell.

A talented surveyor, road builder, bushman, artist and author, Beadell is often called “the last true Australian explorer". He was responsible for opening up over 2.5 million square kilometers of the last remaining isolated desert areas of central Australia in the 1940’s and 1950’s and his books are mandatory reading for modern day adventurers. There is also a fascinating museum dedicated to him at Giles Weather Station on the Great Central Road. To read more about Len Beadell, visit the website run by his daughter at www.beadell.com.au.
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Leading boutique tour operators Global Gypsies & Coates Wildlife Tours have joined forces to offer an African Safari from August 7 -20, 2011 which promises to be absolutely 'ellie-fantastic'!!

The 14-day adventure has been timed to coincide with the annual wildebeest migration and will visit the Kenyan national parks of Samburu, Aberdare, Nakuru and the famous Masai Mara to see elephant, lion, leopard, giraffe, zebra, hippos, rhinos, flamingos and more. It will also explore the exotic spice island of Zanzibar off the Tanzanian coast known for its tropical white beaches and Swahili heritage. Read more...

You've probably heard of tip-toeing through the tulips, but how about meandering through the wildflowers in a caravan convoy?

That's exactly what Global Gypsies did in early September on their inaugural fun-filled, petalpacked Caravan Wildflower Safari. Convoy Leader and former Tour Guide of the Year Jeremy Perks - one of WA's top towing and 4WD trainers and a qualified mechanic - and his partner Jan Barrie led a happy group of seven caravanners over 1700 kms in 10 days through WA's blossomrich Midwest at the height of the wildflower season.. Read more...

Leading tag-along-tour operators Global Gypsies will lead their tenth 4WD expedition along the historic Holland Track in October. To mark the occasion, a professional Bush Poet will join the expedition for special campfire readings of much-loved verses by Banjo Paterson, Henry Lawson, Bob Magor and more.. Read more...

Having just completed a fun-filled caravan safari to Karijini, leading tour operators Global Gypsies say that everyone had such a good time that they've decided to run a second safari for caravans, motorhomes and camper trailers this year.. Read more...

Touring and training experts Global Gypsies are holding their next short, accredited Tour Guide Training Course on October 30-31, 2010. Accreditation is provided by Pilbara TAFE under the Certificate III of Tourism Unit of Competency THTFTG05B Lead Tour Groups. Read more...

Keen 4WD'ers have a one-time-only opportunity to save $200 per person - or $500 per couple - when they join the Global Gypsies escorted and catered tag-along-tour to the Kennedy Ranges in July. Read more...

Due to customer demand and just in time for the long weekend, leading 4WD and towing trainers, Global Gypsies, are organising a special half-day towing clinic for holiday-makers keen to learn more about handling their camper trailers in sand. Read more...

Keen to explore the Kimberley by 4WD but reluctant to venture off-road on your own? Why not join an escorted and catered tag-along-tour with Global Gypsies and discover the joys of the outback - independent but not alone! Read more...

Always wanted to learn how to tow but don't own your own caravan or camper trailer? Now you can 'try before you buy' and it won't cost you a cent! Read more...

Would you like to visit China, Kenya and India with award-winning tour operators and trainers Global Gypsies without leaving home? Read more...

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