Explore Nature

We acknowledge that we work, rest and play on the land of the Mirning, Kokatha and Wirangu; we pay our respects to their elders past, present and future.

There is no other place like the remote Far West of SA for short adventures and to connect with nature. Feel the spirit of this ancient land through personalised nature-based 4WD tours to coastal parks not previously available. Our points of difference include:

• Private and bespoke tours
• Immersive offroad experience (licensed chauffeured 4WD)
• Full-day tours
• Expert credentialed guide for nature-based tourism
• Local knowledge and experience
• Fully catered
• Multi-day research, science, and corporate capability

Your guide Steve Milner has been exploring the Far West of SA for over 30 thirty years. He is an expert in the caves and country of the Far West and the Nullarbor and is passionate about building knowledge of this extraordinary place through observation and exploration. Steve is a keen amateur photographer and speleologist with specialisation in palaeontology, archaeology and entomology.

Ancient Land Tours is a new business incorporating a rugged chauffeured licensed 4WD vehicle, and is an accredited business with a Commercial Tour Operators Licence for operation on National Parks (SA).

The preservation, conservation and presentation of the environment is of principal importance to Ancient Land Tours. We consider it a privilege to operate in the unique wilderness environment of the Far West of SA.

All our operations and business practices embody ecotourism principles. Every decision and action of ours takes these principles into account. Ancient Land Tours:

• is conscious of both the positive and the negative impacts of our operations and conduct;
• has a responsibility to build awareness around cultural and ecological values;
• delivers positive South Australian visitor experiences;
• provides direct benefits for conservation;
• generates financial benefits for local communities and private local industry;
• operates a leave-no-trace and minimal impact business;
• recognises and consults with the traditional owners of South Australia; and
• cares for Country.

Country is land, sea, sky, rivers, sites, seasons, plants, and animals; and a place of heritage, belonging and spirituality.

Ancient Land Tours demonstrates this responsibility through Ecostar, Sustainable, and Quality Tourism Accreditation.

Achievements

We work with and employ local Aboriginal First Nation people, use local goods and services, and consider the sustainability impact of all purchases made.

In the last year we have moved from single-use plastics to paper and home compostible materials, recycled nearly all waste, have composted organic material, we use and wash cutlery and crockery for reuse on tours, and have reduced fuel usage by choosing new routes.

We've also planted 120 trees.

Our day trips and tagalong tours take visitors to the surprising and remote parks along the coast or into the mallee wilderness.

We understand the demands of commercial expeditions and offer cost-effective solutions with experienced crew and unparalleled flexibility. Specialising in supporting scientists, filmmakers, explorers, and other groups, we help you investigate remote places with confidence. Our expert eyes, extensive experience, and focus on safety in the bush provide clients with a significant advantage for their projects.

• Project management
• 4WD capability and navigation
• Camping and provisioning
• Catering
• Vertical access and safety management in caves
• Filming
• Research assistant support
• Sustainable exploration

Our capability includes:

• Depth of knowledge of the Nullarbor and Far West of SA
• Values assessment
• Speleology, archaeology, palaeontology, entomology
• Mapping and documentation, photography and video
• Minimal impact exploration
• Aerial access

Talk to our lead Dr Steve Milner on 0438 034 158 to discuss how we can assist with your remote projects.

Our Policy
We work hard to break down barriers in travel. We reject the stereotypes that dictate who can travel and when, and who gets to tap into the economic benefits of travel.

We want everyone to feel comfortable, cared for, and included, regardless of their ability, background, sexuality or age. We try to provide everything you will need. Our goal is to make everyone safe, comfortable, and relaxed.

We demonstrate gender equality, and inclusiveness in those we employ. Our accredited drivers and guides demonstrate the highest level of assurance that our guests will receive the best quality travel experience.

Accessibility
We care for everyone who travels with us. Please get in touch if you have any requirements prior to your stay, so we can have everything you need ready to go for when you arrive.

4WD tours can be exciting and fun, but not always comfortable all the time. We have worked hard to increase accessibility across our business in the following ways.

• Integrated accessibility into our mission, policies, and procurement practices.
• Incorporated accessibility into our booking system.
• Provide ongoing accessibility training for our staff.
• Tailor each experience for guests with access needs.
• Include grab handles and rails, and steps to get in and out of the vehicle.
• Ability to modify each tour to include a choice of route to minimise vibration, and route variations to access toilets.
• Our vehicles have the capacity to carry various collapsible strollers, or other collapsible mobility aids as required.

Accessibility Limitations
We are aware that due to the very nature of a 4WD tour which are away from facilities, it is hard to make a tour accessible to everyone. Some limitations are difficult to overcome, these include:

• The vehicle and the places we visit are often sandy and stoney, and unsuitable for wheelchairs.
• The places we visit are wild places with little infrastructure or paths, further limiting access.

Should you wish to discuss your needs, we encourage you to contact us on 0438 034 158.

3 December 2025 - ENTF Grant Awardee

We’re excited to announce that Ancient Land Tours has been awarded a grant under the Experience Nature Tourism Fund! This support will help us bring our signature remote-area adventures further into South Australia’s Far West and the Nullarbor — with a new expedition trailer, expanded itineraries and improved marketing so more people can explore wild landscapes, discover cave systems, spot native wildlife and experience the remote beauty of the Outback. Our mission remains: Transforming the remote into reachable. Stay tuned, big things ahead!

3 Dec 2025 - Press Release - ENTF Award

31 October 2025 - New blind species discovered beneath the Nullarbor

This year’s subterranean surveys have revealed remarkable new species of blind Troglodiplura and Tartarus spiders — along with a previously unknown blind predatory cave wasp.

“These discoveries show just how much life has evolved in the darkness beneath the Nullarbor,” says Dr Steve Milner of Ancient Land Tours. “They’re extraordinary examples of resilience — and reminders that these fragile cave systems need protection.”

Formal species descriptions are now underway.

31 October 2025 - Blind Cave Predators