2027 Reverse Coast To Coast, Beadell Roads And WA Deserts. May 29
Reverse Coast to Coast 4wd tagalong on Australia’s most Remote Roads
Pardoo Station WA (Port Headland)- Ceduna SA Talawana track, Gary hwy, Gun Barrel hwy, Connie Sue hwy, Anne Beadell hwy
Maralinga nuclear bomb test site
Great Victoria Desert, Gibson Desert, Little Sandy Desert, Great Sandy Desert.
Suitable for well equipped 4WD’s and quality Australian made off-road campers and larger hybrid vans.
Our 4WD tag-along tours have been designed to suit most people whether you tow an Australian made off-road camper or hybrid or nothing at all. Your vehicle will need to have aftermarket suspension, off-road tyres a UHF and the ability to carry sufficient fuel, food and water. Off-road experience is not required, we’ll give you all the support and training along the way. Nothing beats doing it in real life with the added support we offer.
This is our most adventurous 4WD tag along journey covering more than 3000km and some of the most remote parts anywhere in the world. Iconic tracks and Beadell Hwy’s, though ‘hwy’s’ is a loose term, we are not talking about overly technical driving or steep rocky climbs, the remoteness, corrugations and the harsh Australian outback in all it’s beauty is the challenge. Reliability and preparedness is the key. The tracks may be a little overgrown with shrubs and small trees to push through and brush past. Pin stripes, all things going well there’ll be nothing you can’t buff out.
With distances up to 1100km between fuel stops you are not on your own when it comes to the challenge of storing all that fuel and water but we have ways to manage it so don’t let that put you off. Everyone is in the same boat.
From the cool waters of the Great Australian Bight at the coastal town of Ceduna, SA to the warm blue waters of the Indian Ocean only a few hundred kilometres south of Broome.
Come and join us for our most remote 4wd Tagalong Tour yet!
Some highlights include The Great Victoria Desert, the largest desert in Australia and consists of many small sandhills, grassland plains, areas with a closely packed surface of pebbles (called desert pavement or gibber plains) and salt lakes. It is over 700 kilometres (430 mi) wide (from west to east) and covers an area of 348,750 square kilometres (134,650 sq mi) from the Eastern Goldfields region of Western Australia to the Gawler Ranges in South Australia. The Western Australian mulga shrub lands ecoregion lies to the west, the Little Sandy Desert to the northwest, the Gibson Desert and the Central Ranges xeric shrublands to the north, the Tirari-Sturt stony desert to the east, while the Nullarbor Plain to the south separates it from the Southern Ocean.
- Experienced remote travel guides
- Suitable for novice & experienced travellers
- Suits quality Aussie made off-road campers and hybrid vans
- Gain on road 4WD experience
- Extensive first aid medical kit
- No age limits
- Small intimate group size
- Friendly & like minded travellers
Coast to Coast on Australia’s most remote roads
Across the Great Victoria Desert, Gibson Desert, Little Sandy Desert, Great Sandy Desert.
via
Anne Beadell Hwy, Connie Sue Hwy, Gunbarrel Hwy, Gary Hwy and Talawana track.
*The below itinerary is subject to change based on group pace, track conditions, permits and weather.
Day one – Pardoo Station camp ground
Day two – Cape Keaudren bush camp via Marble Bar – 235km Fuel / water
Cape Keraudren Coastal Reserve is located 150km north east of Port Hedland on the Great Northern Highway, and 10kms off the highway via the Cape Keraudren Access Road. Cape Keraudren is a nature based recreational reserve and is a haven for marine, terrestrial and oceanic animals. The Reserve is a favourite for fishing, crabbing and enjoying a low-key, quiet and private getaway. Dont forget your fishing rods!The reserve comprises an area of approximately 4,800 hectares, including 60km of coastline, and came under the control of the Shire of East Pilbara in 1985.Included; Camping & vehicle access fees.
Day three – Telfer road, Nullagine River bush camp – 310km
Day four – Karlamilyi national park, Watrara Pools – 60km
The landscape around the Rudall River and the park at large is remarkably varied: red sand dunes drift across the spinifex and desert oak studded plains while outbreaks of sandstone and quartz date back more than 200 million years ago, a result of ancient glacial activity. Looking at the landscape today, it is hard to believe that glaciers were ever a feature around here. In stark contrast, rocky outcrops, rugged gorges and colourful cliffs stand abruptly within the Broadhurst and Fingoon ranges. Coolabah trees and river gums line pristine pools in Rudall River and other watercourses. The elegant-looking desert oak likes to grow on the sandplains along with spinifex.
Day five – Karlamilyi national parl. Old hand pump – Karlamilyi NP via Parrngur – 160km Fuel / water
Day six – Talawana track to CSR Georgia Bore Well 23 – 165km
WA’s largest and most remote national park is located in the Pilbara amid lands between the Great Sandy Desert and the Little Sandy Desert.
The 1.3 million hectares of Karlamilyi National Park straddles the Rudall River, embracing desert dunes, spinifex grasslands, salt lakes and weathered plateaux and escarpments of sandstone and quartzite. Past ice age glaciers have abraded bedrock, striated and polished pavements and carved out valleys that remain today as features of the landscape.
Day seven – Gary hwy, Talawana track, Connolly Basin – 165km
Day eight – Lake Cohen – (Macphersons Pillar day trip optional – 80km)
Lake Cohen, when full, covers an area of around 320 hectares. A bird watchers paradise.
Day nine – Gary hwy via Gun Barrel hwy to Lake Cohen – 200km
Day ten – Gun Barrel HWY 175km
Day eleven – Heather Hwy – 100km
Day twelve – Connie Sue & Great Central Road. Tjukayirla RH via Warburton. – 360 km Fuel / water
Day thirteen – Connie Sue, Waterfall Gorge – 185km
Day fourteen – Anne Beadell / Connie Sue, Neale Junction – 180km
Day fifteen – Anne Beadell, bush camp via Ilkurka Roadhouse – 165km
Day sixteen – Anne Beadell WA/SA border – 170km
Day seventeen – Anne Beadell, Voakes Hill corner / Beadell plaque via Oak Valley – 290km
Day eighteen / nineteen – Maralinga – 400km
Visit the Maralinga Atomic Testing grounds, a site hitherto out of bounds since the British nuclear program finished in 1963.
Located in the remote area to the north west of Ceduna, in South Australia, Maralinga has had extensive and expensive cleaning up and rehabilitation, supervised by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA). The third and final clean-up was completed in 2000 and visitors can now safely join a conducted tour of the remediated grounds that hosted seven nuclear weapons tests in the 1950s.
Included: 2 nights camping & guided tour of Maralinga
Day twenty – Ceduna, caravan park
Arrive at Ceduna Camp ground in your own time. Meet and greet your crew, final vehicle prep and checks,
Dinner at Ceduna Hotel 6pm.
Included; camping & dinner.
Day 21 – end tour
About Your Guides
(For the full backstory, check out the Our Story tab in the main menu.)
The crew behind the wheel.
At the core is Trent Moon, with the branch not growing far from his father’s tree. Ron Moon, a true icon of Australian remote travel, still joins tours well into his late 70s. Trent grew up with red dirt under his boots and a steering wheel in hand. His parents, Ron and Viv Moon, helped pioneer modern Australian remote travel, publishing guidebooks and mapping some of the country’s toughest tracks. Ron remains Editor-at-Large of 4×4 Australia Magazine. For Trent, it’s the family business. Raised in the bush and behind the wheel before his teens (don’t try this now, kids!), he’s led countless Simpson crossings and adventures across Australia, Africa, and the sea.
Trent, Matt, Ben, and Bertus—best mates for over 30 years—have explored just about every corner of Australia together (Vic High Country, Cape York, Simpson Desert, the Kimberley… you name it), plus half a dozen African countries. Their friendship and experience set the tone for every trip: fun, safe, capable, and full of great stories.
Matt is an exceptional leader and long-time guest favourite. He’s towed his AOR Q+ with his family into the country’s harshest conditions, combining great bush mechanic skills with top-notch problem-solving. Matt regularly leads desert trips for Moon Tours and is a huge part of the quality and value guests experience on tour.
Ben rounds out the trio. Another high school mate, he’s been on countless trips with Trent and Matt. Ben is the ultimate team player—a fan favourite who’s always ready to lend a hand, get stuck in, and share the experience with plenty of humour and care. A great mate to have by your side on any adventure.
Bertus, originally from South Africa and now calling Kununurra home, has guided in 36 countries, led expeditions with Australian Geographic, and trained Gurkhas in bush survival. He took Trent under his wing back in 1996 and has been an essential part of the team ever since.
Chief Jimmy is the engine room of Moon Tours. He works side by side with Trent at HQ and out on the road. Known for his calm presence, dry humour, and exceptional mechanical skills (especially on Toyotas—he’ll reluctantly fix “the others”), Jimmy is a guest favourite and keeps the wheels turning and the adventure rolling.
Corey & Sophie are a powerhouse team. Sophie runs much of the admin and guest communication, while Corey, a heavy diesel mechanic, is your “hands-on, get-it-done” guide. They’ve led multiple Moon Tours into Cape York, the Simpson, Victorian High Country, and the epic Coast 2 Coast. When they’re on tour—you’re in safe hands.
Harris & Bri are the ultimate fix-it duo. Harris loves a mechanical challenge and usually finds something to weld or repair. Bri is right there backing him up, both happy to dive in and help out wherever needed. Guests love their energy and enthusiasm.
Cam, based in Alice Springs, is a full-time mechanic and shop manager with Terrain Tamer. With plenty of Simpson crossings and Coast 2 Coast tours under his belt, Cam’s a loveable country bloke who keeps everything running smoothly (and always with a smile).
Together, we don’t just guide—we make sure you have the confidence, capability, and backup to enjoy every minute of the journey.
You’re in very good hands out there
🚙 ARE YOU AND YOUR VEHICLE PREPARED?
Suspension and tyres are your most crucial upgrades, and mandatory if you intend to join this tour. Protecting your engine from dust with a snorkel is highly recommended – although not mandatory.
It’s the long distances, heavy loads, corrugations along with some slow rough terrain, tight tracks and thick scrub – the remoteness will test you and your gear.
A well-prepared vehicle and trailer will mean the difference between an epic adventure and a costly breakdown.
🧳 Gear for Touring
- Upgraded Suspension – mandatory (not Defender or D4)
- Good All-Terrain Light Truck Rated Tyres – mandatory
UHF Radio with External Aerial – mandatory
Air Compressor – mandatory
Tyre Gauge / Deflator – mandatory
Jumper Leads and/or Jumper Pack
- Spare Parts – mandatory
- Tool Kit – mandatory
- Recovery Kit – mandatory
- Personal First Aid Kit – mandatory
- Maps / GPS so you know where you are – mandatory
- Axe and Shovel
🛢️ Fuel & Water
⛽ Enough for a 1000km (based on average 25L/100Km 250L)
💧 100L minimum per vehicle – max 200L (bending stub axles on vans is a real risk and all due to weight – water is heavy. Bring what you need, not what you can carry)
🚗 Vehicle Prep
🔧 Pre-trip service by a reputable 4WD workshop
Book a full inspection with an experienced 4WD specialist (not a general mechanic)
Check and replace worn suspension components, bushes, shocks, and steering
Inspect brakes, brake lines, and pads for wear
Thoroughly inspect all aftermarket accessories (bull bar, rear bar, roof racks, awnings, spotlights, aerials, etc.)
Check all aftermarket wiring for wear, damage, correct fusing, and safe routing
Inspect wheel bearings and repack or replace if needed
Service diff, transfer case, gearbox oils, and engine oil
Check for any leaks or loose fittings under vehicle and under bonnet
Test battery health and electrical system load
Confirm tyre pressures and inspect for uneven wear or damage
Re-torque critical bolts (suspension, wheels, tow hitch, recovery points)
🚚 Trailer Prep
🛠️ Pre-trip inspection + service
Book a full inspection with a specialist camper trailer service centre
Check all suspension components, bolts, bushes, and shackles for wear or cracking
Test all external lights, brake lights, indicators, and number plate lights
Inspect handbrake operation and brake cable condition
🛞 Check/replace wheel bearings
Remove and inspect all trailer wheel bearings
Repack with high-quality wheel bearing grease or replace if any wear or damage
Carry at least one full spare bearing kit for each axle
🔌 Check electrics
Test 12V circuits, Anderson plug connections, and trailer plug wiring
Inspect all wiring for chafing, loose connections, or corrosion
Confirm battery condition and charging system
Test water pump, fridge wiring, and any other 12V accessories
🔩 Structural integrity
Inspect chassis rails, A-frame, drawbar, coupling, and welds for cracks or fatigue
Check the condition and mounting of all external accessories (jerry can holders, stone guards, spare wheel carriers, gas bottle holders)
Ensure all hatches, latches, locks, and hinges are secure and working properly
Check condition and pressure of airbag suspension systems if fitted
Spare Parts & Gear for Touring
Being well-prepared with the right spare parts and gear is essential for a safe and successful trip, whether you’re touring with us or exploring on your own. Even if you don’t know how to replace these items, having them in your kit essential if you want help from those that do. Here’s what we recommend! Some of these spares must be carried when travelling with Moon Tours – others are highly recommended.
All of these items are common to be replaced on tour.
Of course, each vehicle and trailer differs in terms of parts and what can be serviced in the field versus what requires specialised tools and a workshop. For example, if a LandCruiser 200 snaps wheel studs and nuts, the vehicle becomes undriveable without spares. However, with the necessary spares on hand, this issue is an easy fix, and you’ll be back on the road in no time. These spare parts take up very little space but can make a huge difference in saving your trip. We strongly recommend researching common issues specific to your vehicle or trailer and carrying the appropriate spare parts to help prevent potential breakdowns.
🛠️ Spare Parts
🏎️ Serpentine Belt – mandatory
Radiator Hoses – recommended
Tensioner Pulley – highly recommended. Car will not run without one
🛞 Shock Bushes – some are serviceable, some are not. Check yours and carry spares if they are.
Misc Bolt & Nuts
🔩 Wheel studs and nuts for vehicle and trailer – mandatory
(This is a common issue and easily repaired. Ensure you have the correct studs and nuts for steel and alloy wheels on both vehicle and trailer.)🛑 Brake Pads / Brake Shoes – A set for Front & Rear & Trailer – mandatory
🚛 Prop Shaft / UNI Joint – At least x1 Front and x1 Rear – recommended
(They may differ front to back. When towing, your UNI Joints are operating under extreme conditions. If one were to fail, you would lose the drive to that entire axle making you 2WD. Towing in 2WD in an off-road environment will put a massive strain on that axle. Carrying a spare could save a lot of heartache, but they’re easy to replace if one fails, and they’re not very big to store in your spare parts kit.)
🚐 Van & Trailer Spares
Water hose, joiners and tap fittings
Brake pads or shoes
Wheel Bearings
- Wheel Studs and Nuts
Spare Airbag, hose and fitting (if you run full air set up, i.e. no coils)
D Shackles
🛞 Wheel Bearings
Wheel Bearings For All Your Trailer Axles/Wheels – mandatory
Wheel bearings for your vehicle?
It is rare these days to have original equipment bearings fail on a vehicle; however, when it does, it can be catastrophic. If an engine blows up, we can always tow a vehicle out. Without wheels…well. The best cure is prevention. A vehicle’s wheel bearings last a long time, but they don’t last forever and, in some instances, can be almost impossible to replace in the bush. It is absolutely essential that you have a reputable mechanic maintain and check these properly.It is super important that your vehicle and trailer wheel bearings are thoroughly checked before any travel.
(Any free play or rumbling from the bearing is a clear indicator that it is on its way out and must be addressed as soon as possible. In newer vehicles, it is increasingly common to have sealed and pressed wheel bearings, which are more durable but significantly harder to service or replace in remote areas. However, if your wheel bearings are serviceable in the bush, such as with the LandCruiser 79 series, they can be easily greased and/or replaced, making them a practical spare part for remote travel.)Adding spare parts like wheel bearings to your remote travel kit is highly recommended.
(Some of these parts take up very little room in your spare kit but can make a massive difference in saving your trip. We personally carry enough bearings for one side of the vehicle, both front and rear, as part of our spare parts kit.)
🛞 Spare Tyres and Repair Kit
Heavy-duty plug kit (avoid plastic handles) – mandatory
Tyre slime – mandatory
Minimum Two Good Spares on Rims if wheels are interchangeable between 4WD and Van – mandatory
Highly recommend carrying an additional spare tyre (no rim). If we destroy a tyre and have a spare carcass – we will throw it on when we get somewhere like Warburton – giving us two spares on rims once again.
If the vehicle and van are not interchangeable:
- Two spares on rims for the car
- At least one spare on a rim for the van
🛡️ Filters
Oil, Fuel, Air, and Cabin Filters – mandatory
🧽 Snorkel filter socks (great for convoys, just clean regularly)
🛢️ Fluids
Oil For Top Ups – mandatory
Engine, Diff/Transfer Case, Transmission, Power Steering (may be the same as your auto trans oil), and Brake Fluid. You don’t need to carry enough for a full change, 500mm – 1L top up bottles are fine and essential to your remote touring kit.
🔥 Fire Extinguishers
Bring more than one – mandatory
Ensure the powder is loose and the pressure is good
🔌 12V Electrical Spares
Cable ties – mandatory
Spare Anderson plugs – mandatory
Spare Trailer plug and Cigarette lighter plug – highly recommended
Fuses – mandatory
A mix of large blade 40–60A for compressors and Anderson plugs, standard and mini blade, glass fuses and inline heavy-duty fusible links
30A Relay (know your own vehicle and electrical set up – you may need bigger relays) – mandatory
Electrical Tape – mandatory
Multimeter and Test Light – we have these of course but we highly recommend you carry your own. Even if you don’t know how to use it.
Solder and Small Gas Torch work well – we carry this also and highly recommend you carry some too. 12V issues are more common than anything else on tour.
Electrical connectors and joiners – mandatory
Label wiring under the bonnet and inside the canopy for easier troubleshooting.
If everyone did this, it would make our life so much easier in the bush.
🛢️ Sealants & Cleaners
Sprays: lubricant, brake clean, contact cleaner, degreaser – mandatory
Radiator stop-leak – recommended
Fuel additives / injector cleaner – mandatory
JB-Weld essentials kit – mandatory
Gasket Maker / Sealant – recommended
- Loctite – recommended
Grease / Wheel Bearing Grease – mandatory (a small tub or tube is fine)
🛠️ Tools: Be Prepared for Anything
Basic tool kit – shifters, spanners, sockets, screw drivers, pliers, wire cutters, vice grip, hammer, Allen keys, sharp knife, hack saw, hex keys, cloth tape, gloves and rags.
Decent Jack – mandatory
A reliable jack and a jacking plate for stability on uneven terrain
Pry Bar or Tyre Lever – highly recommended
Rubber Mallet and Hammer – highly recommended
Cold Chisel and Punches
Cordless Tools – highly recommended
Impact Driver
Drill and
Grinder – With cutting and grinding discs
- Rivet Gun and Rivets
- Pick Set
🛟 Recovery Gear
Rated Recovery Points – Front & Rear – mandatory
MaxTrax – min set of 4 – should be mandatory but highly recommended
(One for each wheel on the ground is recommended; having two in a pickle is not helpful.)Kinetic Rope or Snatch Strap – mandatory
**Shackles (recommend soft shackles) – mandatory
Shovel – mandatory
Axe / splitter combo – recommended
Chainsaw – highly recommended
🧗♂️ Winch Essentials: if you have one – not mandatory
Winch ring
Tree protector
Winch extension strap
A couple of additional soft shackles
Dampener
🛡️ Moon Tours Safety Equipment
📡 Satellite phone
- StarLink Internet
🆘 EPIRB
🩺 First aid kit (broad spectrum antibiotics, painkillers, relaxants, morphine whistles – bring your own basic kit too)
❤️🩹 Defibrillator
🛠️ Winch
🔥 Welding equipment
⚙️ Grinder / Power Tools
🔧 Tools
🏕️ Camping Gear
🪑 Camp chairs
🍳 Cooking kit
🍴 Cutlery + dishwashing gear
🔦 Head torch + lights
🪓 Axe + shovel
🇦🇺 Aussie-Made Trailer Brands
AOR (Australian Off Road)
Track Trailer (Tvan)
- Lifestyle Camper
Trakmaster
Patriot Campers
Cub Campers
Pioneer Campers
Kimberley Kampers
Ultimate Campers
Vista RV
RhinoMax
- To name a few
Safety is priority #1. Reliability is everything.
Be prepared & have the trip of a lifetime!
Rates & Inclusions
Tour Price:
AUD $10400 (incl. GST) per vehicle – covers up to 2 people.
Deposit Terms:
A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 or 30% of the trip value (whichever is greater) is required to secure your place. Balance due 60 days prior to start date.
We recommend reviewing our Terms & Conditions and taking out domestic travel insurance to protect your holiday investment.
🚙 Why We Charge a Premium – And Why It’s Worth It
Moon Tours expeditions aren’t your average tag-along.
The biggest difference? We operate with two fully equipped support vehicles on almost every single trip without exception — a level of backup and service unmatched in the industry.
Every trip is supported by fully equipped Moon Tours guide vehicles and trailers, backed by an experienced team dedicated to making your journey smooth, safe, and unforgettable.
From on-tour mechanical support and recoveries to managing logistics, navigation, and guest comfort, we handle the details so you can focus on the experience.
Whether it’s a desert crossing, a mountain pass, or a remote station track, our team has decades of first-hand experience in Australia’s toughest touring environments. We know exactly what’s possible, where the limits are, and how to make every trip challenging, scenic, and safe.
Our guests often tell us the same thing:
“You get more than what’s listed.”
And just as often, at the end of a trip we hear:
“We can’t wait to book and plan our next Moon Tour!”
We don’t oversell. We under-promise and over-deliver every time.
This is what we do. It’s our passion, and our business is built around it.
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