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31 years ago!
I did this tour 31 years ago when I was working in Australia. I was talking about it with a friend this morning, then thought I’d look it up, assuming that it wouldn’t be a ‘thing’ any more. I’m so – read more
Lisa Pole-Evans · Falkland Islands
Best ever day tour.
We had the pleasure of spending over 12 hours on a fabulous June 2021 winter day with Peter on his mailrun tour. His wealth of knowledge, life experiences, story telling skills (including the odd furphy) his personality, and his driving – read more
Jim and Leonie · Adelaide SA
I loved this tour
l loved this tour. It is a long 13 hour tour and is a bit pricy but if you don’t have a high clearance car and would like to gain some knowledge of the area then this is a must-do – read more
Verdiana Filippi · Victoria
Out back Adventure
Thank Peter for a great day out. Your knowledge is wonderful and we learnt so much. You made us laugh along the way and were always ready to point out things to us. It was definitely a once in a – read more
John · Adelaide
Coober Pedy Mail Run
My wife and I are avid travelers and naturally we have taken many varied day tours around the world; it was a pleasure to find one of the best here in our own back yard. Peter was great; full of – read more
Paul Langdon · Sandstone Point, Queensland
Outback Mail Run
What a fantastic day we both enjoyed with Derek collecting us at 9am. He proved to be a great driver/guide and was full of useful information & history regarding the 5 Stations that we visited, including Anna Creek, the largest. – read more
Ross & Ros. Baker · Mawson Lakes, Adelaide. Sth Aust.
Experience of a lifetime
We cannot thank the mailrun tour for the most fantastic day out, we had the pleasure of Derrick being our guide or driver, the things he told us, showed us and gave us this experience was just wonderful, travelling on – read more
Alan and Carolyn Morris · Corowa NSW on the Murray River wine country
Tour and Guide Award Winner
WOW! Thank you, Pete, it was an absolute honour to be able to spend the day with you. If there is such a thing as a Most Knowledgeable yet Humble, Courteous, Respectful and Friendly Award then you are the winner. – read more
Helen Aveling · Townsville, Nth Qld
Don’t come to coby pedy without doing the mail run
What a incredible day, if you come to coby pedy you simply must go on the mail run with rowey! A wealth of information. We learnt so much about our own state and this fascinating area from one of the – read more
Lance & Andie · Adelaide
Don’t come to Coober Pedy without doing the Mail Run
What an incredible day, if you come to Coober Pedy you simply must go on the mail run with Rowie! A wealth of information. We learnt so much about our own state and this fascinating area from one of the – read more
Lance & Andie · Adelaide
Exceptional experience.
We had the honour & pleasure of accompanying Peter (Rowie) on his mail run but the day was much more than that. We thoroughly enjoyed meeting some wonderful, friendly people along the way who are really doing it tough at – read more
Larraine & Peter Binstead · Tuncurry, NSW. Australia.
Don’t miss this one!
We had a great day being entertained and chauffeured around William Creek and the Oodnadatta Track by Peter Rowe. His knowledge of the history of the area is second to none. Thank you Peter.
Margaret & Derek · Perth
The Humble Postie
From the first G’day, I knew the day with Rowie would be a one of a kind. Peter did not fail to entertain as he shared the beauty of the remote landscape and stories of exploration, nature and survival that – read more
Rick Goodwin · Blue Mountains, NSW
The Humble Postie
From the first G’day, I knew the day with Rowie would be a one of a kind. Peter did not fail to entertain as he shared the beauty of the remote landscape and stories of exploration, nature and survival that – read more
Rick Goodwin · Blue Mountains, NSW
Awesome Out back Experience
Peter, or, Rowy gave us an awesome day in the Out back. Terrific stories and history, also great insights into life in the bush. We had an extraordinary day which we will cherish and remember. Thanks mate.
Leigh · Cygnet, Tasmania
Must-do tour of Australian outback
I came across this tour and was lucky enough to get on due to a cancellation. Had the most fantastic day /night. Pete was a brilliant tour guide – from making sure we were comfortable, getting the photos we wanted, – read more
Katie, the Gippsland Girl · Gippsland, then Melbourne
Wonderful Story Teller
I wanted to wait a bit before leaving a message. Peter is a true bush man and very passionate about the place he has chosen to call home. He kept the four of us “lucky” passengers entertained for hours and – read more
Oliver Bode · Melbourne
A “Must-Do” if visiting South Australia
An amazing, educational and pleasurable journey through the outback. Thank you Peter for this fantastic experience! 13 hours on the road, hosted by your knowledgeable self. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute, listening to your enlightening stories, full of information, and – read more
Alison Hogarth · Bavaria, Germany
Once-in-a-lifetime tour
Went on this tour and SO glad I did! Peter was very genuine and entertaining, and knowledgable. The whole day felt like I was spending it with a chatty friend. Also got the feel for what outback life is like, – read more
Kate Parry · USA
Great day during my holidays
Even I come from Germany, Peter made the trip to a great experience and highlight during my holidays. His only mistake: He awaited a girl and I was a tall guy….thanks for the great day.
Alexander Nicolai · Germany
We’ re coming back
Oh dear Peter, I cannot forget our Mail Run Tour! I keep on saying that we are coming back, and we will be in 2019. This would have to be the best ever tour we have ever had. We love – read more
Maris Cummins · Oatley, NSW
Great day with Pete
Yesterday we spent the day with Pete on his mail run and we enjoyed every moment. Pete has a wealth of knowledge about the areas we visit and boundless info about the areas explorers. It was truly a wonderful day – read more
Marilyn Cupitt · Biloela Queensland
Do Yourself a Favour!!
From the time I read about this tour, it became a ” must-do ” for our trip north. Naively, I slotted it in to our itinerary … then tried to book. Of course the tour is so popular that the – read more
Margaret and Jim Bailey · Anglesea, Victoria
Fantastic
G’day Peter, did the tour with you recently & it was worth every cent! Fantastic trip to these remote places with fantastic insights from yourself. Your knowledge & information was first class mate. This was a must do on our – read more
Rob Foenander · Melbourne Vic
Amazing
Hi Peter, Thank you so much for such an enjoyable tour. It was a surprise birthday present for my husband and what an amazing way to finish the day, with dinner at William Creek!
Gaylene · Hobart
Legendary!
Thanks Rowey for a great tour last week….. enjoyed hearing about the legends in this area; past and present… from explorers to settlers to cattle station owners….. I will be recommending this tour to anyone… Peter (“Rowey”) is a living – read more
Eric & Sam Harris · Craigmore SA
Awesome Day
I was booked on the mail run with Peter in early October and due to recent rains we could not complete the whole run. However we did get as far as William Creek and Nilpinna Station up the Oodnadatta Track. – read more
Kylie Neylan · Melbourne
Well worth doing
My Dad and I travelled with Peter yesterday on the Mail run tour. The tour was a “bucket-list” for Dad and it did not fail to impress us. Not only did we travel through different Station properties and diffent landscapes – read more
Jenny & John · Narara & Saratoga - NSW
A Memorable Outback Tour
To tour the true outback with a man of such knowledge and passion for the environment and the people of the outback, was a long day of many stories of people ,places and events (some may have been stretched a – read more
Ross,Lesley, Ron, Brenda · Beachmere Qld
Recommend Tour
Home with great memories of The Mail Run, Peter’s knowledge of the outback was amazing and we found it a great privilege to meet Station Owners in their own environment. The trip was the highlight of our holiday! Thanks Peter
Max & Bev · Premaydena Tas
A Must for the Bucket List.
Just home from an amazing day travelling through some of our ever changing landscape of the “outback” and meeting some of the special people who live and work there. Thanks Peter for sharing your info and stories on the points – read more
Jenny & Noel · Forresters Beach NSW
This tour really rates!!!
Scenery amazing, commentary and story telling sensational, station and pub stopovers just great Aussie hospitality. In 3 years traveling this great country, this was a day to remember. Up there with the best. Thanks Peter. Kim & Kel
Kim & Kel · Fremantle WA
We are coming back ……
Peter’s tour a couple of years ago was such a memory for us that we are going to come back and do it again. It was the memory of a lifetime.
Maris and Mike Cummins · Oatley NSW Australia
Experience of a lifetime
Peter, you gave us a great day on the mail run 20 October. A great insight in to the life of the cattle station families,yourself in having to be self sufficient in all aspects of living in the Aussie outback – read more
David Wohlers · Wangaratta , Victoria Aust.
Great Day
What a wonderful, informative and truly enjoyable day. Peter is a wealth of knowledge and a very passionate man, who is genuinely concerned about about the environment. Nothing was too much trouble for him. Steph and Dicky from Tassie
Steph and Dicky Post · Tasmania
Essential Australian experience!!
Peter Rowe’s mail run tour is an experience of a lifetime. Covering the distance and terrain was amazing in itself, this was made all the more interesting and enjoyable with Peter’s mix of history, knowledge, wit and stories. A must – read more
Shaun Higgins · Taree NSW
Great, but long day
Peter, thankyou for a wonderful if not long, your information given and stories told kept us going all day long. Dissappointed weather and bad roads (not your fault) played a part on our trip on Monday 12th Sept, which slowed – read more
Michael Duke · Triabunna Tasmania
Thanks Rowie
Thanks for sharing your passion and knowledge of this remote part of our state. We can understand why you love this country so much. We enjoyed your stories long and short. We wish you well for the future.
Mary and Don McDeed · Adelaide
Great Experience
Thank you Peter for an amazing day, we where lucky enough to be able to join you on the 4th of August on your Mail Run Tour. From start to finish your tour was full of information & history of – read more
Steve & Rita · St. Clair. Sydney NSW
Fantastic day
Dear Peter, thank you for a wonderful day and so informative. We loved every minute and a dream come true and met all our expectations to do the Oodnadatta mai run. Best wishes Betty and Mike
Michael Cook · Botany. NSW
What a Day !!!
Just completed the Monday edition of the Mail Run . What a Day !! Peter Rowe tested our endurance both on the road and with his highly informative commentary. An amazing assett to the Coober Pedy travel scene and to – read more
Bruce Millerd · Melbourne
Fantastic day on the mail run
Many thanks Peter for a very informative day on the history of the outback We had the best day met a great bunch of people, will certainly recommend this trip who come up this way Also could you please suggest – read more
Chris zimmer · Bannockburn
Mail run trip
We heard about this trip from some fellow travellers at Alice Springs and decided to book it. Peter turned out to be a fountain of knowledge as he took us around the stations and settlements on his run. He is – read more
Dennis & Lynne Johnstone · Shell Cove, NSW
Highlight of Coober Pedy Visit
We were very excited about this tour before we arrived here and we were not disappointed. This tour is truly unique and worth every cent. It was a privilege to see firsthand how the enormous cattle stations of the Outback – read more
Louise & Geoff Mason Brown · Cornwall, England
Dinki di Aussie tour
Thanks Peter you are a legend so passionate & informative. Your knowledge & just sheer love of your job & most of all community is an absolute credit to you. We travelled Monday 4th April, every kilometre was just magical. – read more
Noel & Robyn ·
Had a great time
Peter, Thank you so much for a fabulous tour of the outback. Your commentary makes the tour so much more interesting with your knowledge of the region, the people both past & present & it’s history. It was especially special – read more
Norm & Georgi Bolitho · Cowra, NSW
Best intro to the Outback you could possibly get
Just wanted to say thank you to Peter for an inspiring, informative and entertaining day out. I learned so much, from a man who obviously cares very much about his region. It has helped so much with our own journey – read more
Karyn Baker · Mannum, South Australia
Thankyou for a great day
I came to Cooper Pedy, my husband passed away 21 mnths ago from Cancer, I wanted to see where he came 40 years ago, he bought back a small handful of Opals for me….., loved the Mail Run, thankyou, I – read more
Fran (frangipani) Campisi · Victoria
Best Tour.
Hubby & I had been looking forward to this tour for a long time, & we weren’t disappointed. Peter has so much knowledge of the outback, he is a modern day Tom Kruse. We learnt so much, & met some – read more
Deb & Daryl Klingberg · Modbury Heights, South Australia
Great day with a great mailman
Thank you Peter for the best day in the outback . Your knowledge of the area and its history is remarkable and very interesting. Although we were on the tour for 13 hours time went very quickly. Thank you for – read more
Heather and Noel Bell · Maryborough Victoria
Entertaining
We have just experienced the most fantastic tour …EVER! Peter is a master story teller, mixed with facts of the region, wit and humor he is a joy to listen to. For hours on end he entertains, as we drive – read more
Eric & Jo Green · Maryborough, Qld
The best tour!
Hi Peter and anyone reading this review. This Mail Run was the best tour we have ever done. Peter is a man of goodness and care, and he knows everyone alone the way. We will never forget the experience, especially – read more
Maris Cummins · Oatley, Sydney
A wonderful experience
What a wonderful experience the mail run tour is. Only the two of us on this particular trip which made it very personal. Pete is such a fund of knowledge and so interesting to talk to. Magic !!
Bob and Ruth Whatley · Yorkshire England
Profound
Hi Peter, a note to thank you most profoundly for the unforgettable experience you gave us a month ago during our day with you on your iconic Mail Run. We had a great time, and learnt so much about this – read more
Murray and Rita · Melbourne, Australia
Minnesota maiden
Peter I am back home in cold Minnesota. I just love looking at my pictures I took while on your tour. You lead such a wonderful tour. I learned so much about the outback, it is just amazing how much – read more
Paula Pogatchnik · Minnesota,USA
Saw it in Germany
Hi Peter, last night I saw a report on German TV about Oodnadatta track with all great places I have seen on your Mailrun in February. Thanx for the gorgeous trip and to meet nice folk. Hope you the birthday – read more
Rositha · Germany
Absolutely Great
Hi Peter just wanted to say thank you again for a absolutely great experience.I can’t say which part of the trip I loved the most,still not sure what was fact or fiction because my guess is if you didn’t know – read more
foxy and wendy · hamilton victoria
Holiday Highlight!
Hi Peter. We have to say that your Mail Run Tour was the highlight of our holiday. What a font of knowledge you are about all things Outback, from our early explorers to the current goings on and statistics of – read more
The Robinsons · Sale, Victoria
Very supportive
Our trip away was based around doing the mail run tour, and when a family illness prevented us from keeping our chosen date, Peter was understanding and supportive with changing dates. We went on July 23, and the day far – read more
John & Barb Drury · Swan hill
Long day but great
Hi Peter, Thanks for the magnificent day last week, the round trip was thirteen hours but didn’t seem anything like that as it was filled with yarns, historical info and knowledge of the outback, we could have gone round again. – read more
Ed and Nola Strom · Sydney.
Big Trip highlight
We planned the start of our “Big Trip” around our booking for the Mail Run Tour with Peter Rowe. It was everything we hoped it to be, and all four of us feel very privileged to have had the opportunity – read more
Four Sharpes · Perth, Western Australia
One of the best days
We did the mail run in November 2011. Peter Rowe explained outback life fascinating, full of details and in a warm-hearted manner that made the day to one of our best in a five week holiday. Don’t miss the mail – read more
stuerzbecher · Germany
Just to let you know
Peter, I just wanted to write to let you know that I thoroughly enjoyed the trip with you to the Outback. Keep the stories flowing for all your guests to keep them entertained and awake while enjoying the unique environment.
Glen Gray · Oshawa, Canada
Thanks again
G’day Peter, Just wanted to thank you again for providing a very enlighting day on your mail run. Your narrative n colorful stories will be remembered for a long time. This experience will be a highlight of our 5 week – read more
Steve n Cherie · Launceston Tasmania
Talking Book
What a wonderful day – Peter you are truly a “talking book”. Don’t miss this opportunity to travel with Peter, the memories will last a life time. What a truly great bloke he is.
Bev & Graham Mattingley · Mornington Vic
Hi
hi peter from deb and dusty in the uk
debbie and dusty · essex uk
Awesome
Dear Peter, Words cannot express the awe that I experienced last year with you on your tour. How can we put a price on such a marvellous tour. My wife and I were going to take a plane trip but – read more
Joe Streganoni · Australia
Just DO It
Just do it ! If you have the chance to join Rowie on this day tour DO IT ! It is the best day, and the best way, to see the real Australia. Angela and I have seen much of – read more
keith and angela mc gowan · melbourne
A Great Day!
Had a great day on the mail run on 10 August. It is a long day, but Peter’s offsider had some very interesting tales to tell. We were a little disappointed that we were not offered any refreshments, although there – read more
Steve and Diane · Grafton , NSW
Incredible
Thank you so very much, Peter for the great day yesterday on the Mail Run. It was so incredible to see the arid land of ours from a 4WD viewpoint which having only a 2-wheel drive, we can’t see. We – read more
Kathryn & Joseph Crainean · Brisbane, Qld
A Farmer
Hi Peter, As a farmer and knowing of Anna Creek Station and others from listening to the ABC Country Hour, it was certainly a fantastic to visit them and learning of the history and nature and how the people survived – read more
Barry Wagner · Port Lincoln
Back in Melbourne
Hi Peter. The 7 of us had a ball on the 2/7/09 tour. We are now back in Melbourne, but our memories of our day with you will be long remembered. Everyone has to do this tour!. Thanks again Peter, – read more
Leisa Logan · Melbourne
Amazing
Thanks so much for an amazing tour! I went on the Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009 tour with Peter and it was totally worth the price!!! I had hummed and hawed and finally decided “why not?! It’s a once in a – read more
Danielle Fantillo · Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada
Recommended
Thank you Peter for showing me the outback of South Australia. The Mail Run tour is defintely a must do tour so I recommend it to anyone reading this. Peter stops at numerous cattle stations, explains the history in detail – read more
Tony McManus · Victoria
Great memories
I had a fantastic tour with Peter Rowe last year and to this day I still have memories of the great time I had. Peter gave us all his knowledge of the Outback. I can’t believe there is so many – read more
Craig Dice · Australia
Memorable
A memorable Mail Run on Thursday 6 December 2007. My pioneering spirit and wishlist of seeing the Dingo Fence culminated with Peter’s fascinating knowledge and love of the great expanse that is the Outback. I am still re-living this tiny – read more
Theodora Margiouklas · Rozelle, Sydney
Hic!
hi derek, i joined you on the mail run back in march this year and ended up staying in coober pedy for four days. after the run we went to the croatian pub and partied and i got way too – read more
mel · london, england
Thank you
Thank you for your assistance in arranging our day out with you on the Mail Run yesterday. What an amazing day! To cover such a huge and famous area of the South Australian outback in one day is no mean – read more
Terry & Elaine Thompson · Sunshine Coast Queensland
A great start to our trip
Thanks Peter for a brilliant day on the mail run 12th October. This was a great beginning to our 5 weeks in the outback and northern Australia. The commentary and information provided by you was presented in a very happy – read more
Andrew & Janice · St Agnes SA
It was amazing
It was amazing… The mail run was really a highlight on our journey through Australia. Many thanks for this fantastic trip with you, Peter. We have enjoyed every minute. Cheers!! Eva & Jan
Eva & Jan · Germany
More than we expected
We had a great trip on the Mail bus on Thursday 26th with Derek. Saw more than we expected and learned a lot about the area. Thanks.
Ian and Audrey McLaren · Glenelg South
Great Dreck!
To dreck, i went on the painted desert tour on your b’day it was great experiance thank you
Ashley Beatty · Hawks Nest N.S.W
Fell in love
Thanks Derek for a fantastic trip to the Painted Desert! We fell in love with the place and Coober Pedy. Wondering if you’ve burnt that bloody Port Adelaide car yet? haha What a wonderful part of the world you live – read more
Cherie & Jarrod · Perth, Australia
Very, very informative
The tour with Peter was fantastic on 24th April 2006 . We got a more sense of Australia, its diversity, spirits etc. Very, very informative tour and great enjoyment in Australian nature. Peter, we would like to hear short stories – read more
Tijana & Milos (Serbia) · Adelaide, SA
TIME OF OUR LIVES!
WE ALL HAD THE TIME OF OUR LIVES WITH PETER ON OUR MAIL RUN TOUR,VERY DIFFERENT TO OUR HOME AS FARMERS AND TRUCKIES IN TASSIE. YOU HAVE TO JUST DO IT, WE WILL BE DOING ANOTHER TOUR NEXT HOLIDAY
scott ,anita ,sondra,naomi and angus · cressy tas
The Mailman
Dear Peter, after reading all about it, we expected a great day out with “The Mailman” – and we were not dissapointed!! It was a TERRIFIC day. The scenery and wayside interests, along with the brilliant flow of information from – read more
David & Jenny Gascoyne · London, UK
Not dissapointed
Hello Peter, We had a wonderful time in Coober Pedy in late November – the mail run on Thu 24th was the highlight of course! You provided us with a wonderful “window” into a part of Australia that is so – read more
hopkins · melbourne town
Enthusiastic Guide
We did the Mail Run in April 2005 – we had Peter as our driver and had a fascinating drive through some of the most beautiful scenery that Australia can offer. Pete’s enthusiasm for his environment is unbridled – he’s – read more
Mark Robinson · King's Lynn, Norfolk, UK
Really interesting
Many thanks for the Painted Desert tour. Really interesting day with great scenery and commentary. So good of Peter to take just 2 of us as well. I have just one minor suggestion re lunch – would have been nice – read more
Julian Foster · Sydney
Thanks for the generosity
Cheers Derek, Well here we are at Todmorden Cattle Station working hard & loving every bit of it!! Thanks so much for finding us the work. A even bigger thanks for all your hospitality & generosity. The Mail Run gave – read more
Kylie Bismire & Tim Gentle · Todmorden Cattle Station
A great “Window” to the Outback
Did the tour in September-03 and am just editing my video which is why I’m visiting the site for some background info. A great day out, it took me to places I couldn’t get to with my Toyota Camry rental – read more
Julian Wellings · Cheltenham, UK
Fond memories now
We had a fantastic time on the mail run last month bouncing around in the outback, seeing the wildlife up close and great commentary. Job well done Peter!! We have fond memories of our trip to your part of the – read more
Frans & Kathy · Vancouver, BC, Canada
Thanks Derek
Hey Derek, Hope theres been no emergancy that you have had to drink that BUNDY. I would like to say thanks to Derek for taking me on the mail run tour. I had a FANTASTIC time. A MUST do when – read more
Kate · Geelong Victoria Australia
The Painted Desert
i just went on the tour of thepainted desert and the mail run tours and if your looking to have a laugh and a great time with all the yarns that are spun well Peter and the Crew are the – read more
Grant dwyer · Adelaide
Looking Forward
The Mail Run sounds fantastic and we will bring good cheer in November for the trip we are so looking forward to.
Frans · Vancouver area, Canada
Stunning
Loved the tour, absolutely stunning. Actually found out about you via Phil Gee’s world class Explore the Outback camel safaris (see: www.austcamel.com.au/explore.htm) What a fantastic set of products you people have to offer the traveller with time to spare in – read more
Daphne Deeple · Kumonmate ACT
I can’t wait!
I have always wanted to see Coober Pedy and now we are coming in July! I can’t wait! Apart from Arkaroola, Moolooloo Station and a quick visit to Leigh Creek I haven’t been to the outback so I am really – read more
Sharon Stevens · Happy Valley, Sth Aust
Superb
Superb tour of William Creek, anna creek homestead,lake eyre and surrounding countryside. Derek had so much knowledge of the area which he passed onto us. It was something that both my husband John and I will keep with us for – read more
John and Di · Greensborough Victoria
Can’t wait to come back
I can’t wait to come to Coober Pedy and check out your back yard!! Seeya soon.
Emily · Orroroo
Highly Endorsed
I can certainly endorse their tours. Peter and Derek have been long time residents of Coober Pedy and know the area like the back of their hands. They have also made some significant fossil discoveries in the last several months – read more
Mark Harrison · Coober Pedy
Might be biased, Nah!
I used to live in Coober Pedy and think that this tour company is the BEST!! Personal service and luxury travel, a few beers in the William Creek pub, what more could you want? Good on yer Rowie!
Tim Froling · Orroroo, South Australia
Derek won the Kidman Cup
Howdy Peter, Connie and Derek (you may remember me from when I stayed at your place a few times with Tim a couple years ago while doing some building work on Macumba) While I was there the main talking point – read more
Marcus · Orroroo