2026 Northern Territory Bus Tour

The SA Arid Lands Landscape Board is excited to bring to the region the Central Australian Pastoral Bus Tour.

Beginning in Coober Pedy and heading north, as a bus tour participant you will visit livestock production businesses in Central Australia and meet with like-minded people involved in a range of projects and programs to manage grazing country in a highly variable climatic zone.  

Learning from experienced pastoralists, you will see first-hand how pastoral enterprises are implementing innovative technology and adding value to existing production systems. You will observe how family-run businesses navigate management challenges like climatic variability and succession.

The tour will also showcase the Old Man Plains Research Station where you will hear from researchers who have been involved with the long-term studies on cattle production including breeding efficiencies and sustainable grazing management. 

When: 25 October to 1 November 2026

Where: Meeting at Coober Pedy and travelling to Alice Springs and back

Pick up stops can be organised from Adelaide, Port Augusta, Pimba, Coober Pedy, Wintinna and Marla (locations TBA and may be subject to change)

Cost: $200 *

* Attendees will also need to cover some evening meals and any travel and accommodation pre and post bus tour. Cancellations less than one month prior to the tour will forgo the co-contribution. 

Accommodation for four nights in Alice Springs will be provided in the form of twin share rooms (with two double beds per room). There is an option for attendees to have their own queen room at an added cost of $400.

Successful applicants will take part in a tour worth up to $4500 and will be notified by 15 July of their position.

Applications close 5pm 30 June 2026