ANDAMOOKA 3 DAY TOUR
Spend three days 4WD touring the Outback opal mining town of Andamooka. Visit Woomera, once the launch site for experimental rockets and learn about Aboriginal art and culture.
Day One
Depart Adelaide at 7am for the opal mining town of Andamooka travelling via Port Augusta. At Port Augusta visit the Wadlata Outback Centre, learn about the origins of the Flinders Ranges, the Aboriginal Dreaming, European settlement, Explorers and much more.
After morning tea travel to Woomera, established in 1947 for launching experimental rockets, but now no longer in operation. Visit the Woomera Heritage Centre and Missile Park displaying examples of rockets, aircraft and weapons associated with the testing range. Overnight accommodation at Andamooka or Roxby Downs.
Day Two
After breakfast visit Andamooka for a tour of this "incredible last frontier town". Learn how opal is mined 3 to 10 metres down on the ancient sea bed of 1.8 million to 700 million years ago. In Andamooka see how wide the range of opal can be in the many Showrooms or perhaps try "noodling" for your own opal. Tour to the shimmering white salt of Lake Torrens, time permitting. See the sights of Roxby Downs with an optional tour of the Olympic Dam Mine. Overnight at Andamooka or Roxby Downs.
Day Three
Depart Roxby Downs for Marree travelling via the Borefield Road, see the Dingo Fence and Oodnadatta Track en route. Visit the Farina Ruins, first surveyed in 1878. After morning tea head to Lyndhurst via the spectacular red and brown Ochre Cliffs. After lunch travel through the magnificent Flinders Ranges to Port Augusta en route to Adelaide, arriving at approximately 6pm.
Includes:
- Three days 4WD touring.
- Two nights twin share accommodation at Andamooka or Roxby Downs.
- Breakfast on day two and three.
- Dinner on day one and two.
- Entry to Wadlata Outback Centre.
Excludes:
- All other meals, unless specified in itinerary.
- Mobile phone calls, souvenirs, optional tours and personal items.
- Admission to attractions, unless specified in itinerary.
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