Join our friendly, experienced guides and discover the wonder of Australia’s red centre. 

Established in 2001, Emu Run Experience is owned and operated by Alice Springs local and tourism expert, Patrick Bedford. Along with his dedicated team of tour guides, Patrick understands the Outback like only a true local can. 

At Emu Run Experience, it is our goal to guide you through this special land, to share the stories and history of this sunburnt country and to create unforgettable experiences.

We take pride in delivering the highest standards of service and customer experience. Our team loves the outback and can’t get enough of sharing this beautiful country with you.

Book a tour or request a private charter and feel as though you have experienced the very best of Uluru and Central Australia. 

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EXPERIENCE THE WONDERS OF CENTRAL AUSTRALIA WITH EMU RUN EXPERIENCE

OUR VISION

Many travellers reach a destination and fail to access or witness its true highlights. 

Emu Run Experience’s vision is to provide a tour service which gives all visitors to Central Australia an in-depth and unforgettable look at the wonders of Uluru and Central Australia. 

We make this vision a reality by providing comfortable, accessible and informative tours which can be enjoyed by all age groups. 

OUR MISSION

Emu Run Experience is on a mission to give every traveller to Central Australia an amazing & unforgettable lifetime experience.

OUR VALUES

  • Safety: To put above all else the safety of our staff, customers and those around them.
  • Customer Commitment: To develop instant relationships with our travellers so we can have a positive and unforgettable impact on their lives.
  • Quality: We deliver outstanding experiences with unsurpassed customer service to our travellers.
  • Fun: We are passionate about what we do and share it in a fun way.
  • Integrity: We uphold the highest standards of integrity in all our actions.
  • Teamwork: We work together across all boundaries to meet the needs of our customers, to help the company succeed in its mission, to communicate openly and positively to grow together.
  • Personal Accountability: We are personally accountable to deliver on our commitments to travellers, to the company and above all to ourselves.
  • Community Spirit: We are active community members who support those in need without judgement.

Why Choose

Emu Run Experience?

Our Alice Springs-based tour company has received the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for the last 9 years in a row.

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

We have been based in Central Australia since 2001 and are a family-owned business.

DAILY TOUR OPTIONS

Several of our unforgettable outback experiences operate every day of the week.

OVER TEN TOURS TO CHOOSE FROM

Make the most of your holiday and choose a sightseeing, adventure or cultural tour.

AWARD-WINNING

Emu Run Experience is the only company to win the TripAdvisor ‘Hall of Fame’ award in Central Australia.

COMFORTABLE TOURING

Air-conditioned buses and coaches allow you to travel to and from your destination in comfort and luxury. 

FRIENDLY LOCAL GUIDES

Our knowledgeable tour guides take pride in sharing amazing stories of life in the Outback.

Hi, my name is Patrick Bedford and I’m proud to be the Managing Director of Emu Run Experience.

I have spent over 15 years in the tourism industry in Central Australia and have had the pleasure of raising my family here. I love and cherish the fact that I get to live in one of the most remote and beautiful places in the World. I understand the Outback like only a true local can and dealing with challenges of taking tours to remote locations like Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Palm Valley and Kings Canyon.

My passion is to guide you through this special land, to share the stories and history of this sunburnt country and to create amazing unforgettable experiences.

My team and I take pride in knowing that we deliver the highest standard of customer experience. I take pride in having the best staff in the industry, who love the outback and sharing this beautiful country with you.

I look forward to having you journey with us in the near future – for us it’s all about the journey AND the destination.

Cass has been working with Emu Run Experience for over six years in a variety of roles from reservations through to management. Today you’ll find her working away on various projects throughout the business.

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Jo, our reservations and admin ace, has been managing our reservations team for over two years. Jo loves her job because she gets to work with people from all over the world with various cultures and backgrounds.

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Gav has been guiding with Emu Run Experience for over five years.
He loves the ancient landscapes, the geology and history of Central Australia, and showing off the beauty of our region to people from all around the world.

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Zaidi, originally from Pakistan, is our accounts and finance wizz. He has spent time living in various parts of Australia but loves Alice Springs because of the friendly community.

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Dean, known affectionately as Bluey, has been involved in the tourism industry as a tour guide for over 30 years. He has been living in Alice Springs for over 40 years and loves the scenery, the fresh air, the people – and just about everything about the place!

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Jason has been supervising the airport shuttle operations for a number of years now. He has a lifelong passion for driving and loves that he has a job where he gets paid to drive.

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Established in October 2019, the Emu Run Foundation was founded in line with one of the values of Emu Run Experience – to be great members of our local community, to contribute and support those who need it without judgement.

It is our aim to give back to our local community by supporting the organisations that provide health care and other essential services in our region, the heart of Australia. Every single dollar raised goes directly to these organisations!

In January 2020, we were honoured to make our first donation to the Royal Flying Doctor Service Alice Springs, who provide urgent medical care to isolated areas of Central Australia. Our next donation will be made to Alice Springs Youth Accommodation Support Services (ASYASS), who help disadvantaged youth who are experiencing family crisis and breakdown, financial insecurity and community prejudice.

BOOK YOUR TOUR TODAY

Experience the real highlights of Central Australia in air-conditioned comfort.