Flinders Ranges
Spend two days 4WD
touring the magnificent Flinders Ranges. Learn about the ancient
and geological history of the region, enjoy spectacular untouched
scenery and bush walking.
2 DAY TOUR
Day One:
Depart Adelaide at 8am for the Wilpena Pound Resort,
travelling via Port Pirie, Port Germein and 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 lunch
head towards Wilpena Pound travelling via Quorn and Hawker.
From Hawker visit the Kanyaka Ruins and Death Rock. For those
feeling energetic enjoy an optional climb to the Yourambulla
Caves to see Aboriginal rock painting. Overnight accommodation
at Wilpena Pound Resort.
Day Two:
After breakfast enjoy a peaceful bush walk to
Wangarra Lookouts and the Hill Homestead. Followed by visit
to Sacred Canyon and Arkaroo Rock (optional), which are major
Aboriignal Art sites.
Then travel
the geological trail through the Brachina Gorge. This Gorge
traces the geolocial history of the area for hundreds of million
years. Next stop is the Prairie Hotel at Parachilna to sample
some Aussie Tucker. After lunch we head to Adelaide via Port
Augusta arriving approximately 6:00pm.
Includes:
- Two days 4WD touring.
- Overnight twin share accommodation at Wilpena Pound Resort.
- Breakfast on Day two.
- Dinner on Day one.
- Morning and afternoon tea.
- 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.
3 DAY TOUR
Spend three
days 4WD touring the magnificent Flinders Ranges. Learn about
the ancient and geological history of the region, enjoy spectacular
untouched scenery and bush walking.
Day One:
Depart
Adelaide at 8am for the Wilpena Pound Resort, travelling via
Port Pirie, Port Germein and 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 lunch
head towards Wilpena Pound travelling via Quorn and Hawker.
From Hawker visit the Kanyaka Ruins and Death Rock. For those
feeling energetic enjoy an optional climb to the Yourambulla
Caves to see Aboriginal rock painting. Overnight accommodation
at Wilpena Pound Resort.
Day Two:
After
breakfast enjoy a peaceful bush walk to Wangarra Lookouts and
the Hill Homestead. Followed by visit to Sacred Canyon and Arkaroo
Rock (optional) which are major Aboriignal Art sites.
Then travel
the geological trail through the Brachina Gorge. This Gorge
traces the geolocial history of the area for hundreds of million
years. Next stop is the Prairie Hotel at Parachilna to sample
some Aussie Tucker. Followed by visit to Blinman before returning
to Wilpena. Overnight Wilpena Pound Resort.
Day Three:
Depart
Wilpena Resort at 9am approixmately to start return journey
to Adelaide, travelling via Hawker and Quorn. From Quorn travel
through the Southern Flinders Ranges to Wilmington.
Adelaide is
our next destination via the Germain Gorge. Arrive in Adelaide
approximately 6:00 PM.
Includes:
- Pick up within the inner Adelaide metropolitan area or Port Augusta by arrangement.
- Three days 4WD touring.
- Two nights twin share accommodation at the Wilpena Pound Resort.
- Breakfast on day two and three.
- Morning and afternoon tea.
- 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.
4 DAY TOUR
Spend four
days 4WD touring the magnificent Flinders Ranges. Learn about
the ancient and geological history of the region, experience
Skytrek one of Australia's popular and most exhilarating 4WD
journeys to the highest vehicle access point in the Flinders
Ranges for spectacular views.
Day One:
Depart Adelaide at 8am for the Wilpena Pound Resort,
travelling via Port Pirie, Port Germein and 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 lunch
head towards Wilpena Pound travelling via Quorn and Hawker.
From Hawker visit the Kanyaka Ruins and Death Rock. For those
feeling energetic enjoy an optional climb to the Yourambulla
Caves to see Aboriginal rock painting. Overnight accommodation.
Day Two:
After
breakfast enjoy a peaceful bush walk to Wangarra Lookouts and
the Hill Homestead. Followed by visit to Sacred Canyon and Arkaroo
Rock, which are major Aboriignal Art sites.
Then travel
the geological trail through the Brachina Gorge. This Gorge
traces the geolocial history of the area for hundreds of million
years. Next stop is the Prairie Hotel at Parachilna to sample
some Aussie Tucker. Followed by visit to Blinman before returning
to Wilpena Pound. Overnight accommodation.
Day Three:
Today
is an optional Willow Springs SKYTREK one of Australia's most
exhilarating 4WD journeys to be experienced. Willow Springs
Station a 90,000 acres sheep property. Skytrek takes you through
majestic River Red Gum lined creeks, groves of native Pines
and Black Oak to the top of Mount Caernarvon, the highest vehicle
access point in the Flinders Ranges. The "eagle's view"
of the surrounding landscape is breathtaking and truly unforgettable.
Overnight accommodation.
Day Four
Depart Wilpena Resort at 9am approixmately to start
return journey to Adelaide, travelling via Hawker and Quorn.
From Quorn we travel through the Southern Flinders Ranges to
Wilmington. Adelaide is our next destination via the Germein
Gorge. Arrive in Adelaide at approximately 6:00 pm.
Includes:
- Pick up within the inner Adelaide metropolitan area or Port Augusta by arrangement.
- Four days 4WD touring.
- Three nights twin share accommodation at the Wilpena Pound Resort or the Prairie Hotel.
- Breakfast on day two, three and four.
- Morning and afternoon tea.
- Dinner on day one, two and three.
- 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.
FLINDERS RANGES, LAKE EYRE and COOBER PEDY 6 DAY TOUR
Day One
Depart Adelaide 8:00AM for Wilpena Pound Resort via Port Pirie, Port Germein and Port Augusta (the crossroads of Australia). At Port Augusta we explore the Flinders Ranges and Outback in Wadlata Outback Centre's Tunnel of Time. We discover its origins, the Aboriginal Dreaming, European settlement and much more. After lunch we head towards Wilpena Pound via Quorn and Hawker. From Hawker we visit Kanyaka ruins and Death Rock. If you are feeling energetic perhaps we can climb up to see the Yourambulla Caves, where we view Aboriginal rock painting. We spend tonight at Wilpena Resort.
Day Two
After breakfast we have a peaceful bushwalk to Wangarra Lookouts and the Hill Homestead. After our walk we visit Sacred Canyon and Arkaroo Rock(optional) which are major Aboriginal Art sites. We then travel the geological trail through the Brachina Gorge. This gorge traces the geological history of the area for hundreds of million years. Our next stop is the Prairie Hotel at Parachilna where we taste some Aussie tucker. After lunch we head to to Wilpena Resort via Parachilna Gorge and Blinman. Overnight Wilpena Resort.
Day Three
After breakfast we head to William Creek via Marree and the Oodnadatta Track. At William Creek: the worlds most isolated pub, you can indulge in a well-deserved Australian beer. The most important claim to fame for William Creek is that it is the smallest town in Australia and that it is located on the worlds largest cattle station (Anna Creek Station) which is 32,500 square kilometres. We can walk along the old Ghan Railway Line to the bridge at Breakfast Time Creek This is a land of contrasts. There's red gibber plains stretching to the horizon, mound springs (we visit Bubbler Springs and Blanche Cup Springs) which create bush oases and wetlands, red gum lined creeks and vast areas of grey salt bush and spiky spinifex. Remnants of the old Ghan Railway are abundant along the Oodnadatta Track.
An optional flight over Lake Eyre North and South is available (own expense). Lake Eyre North which covers 8430 square kilometres, is 144 kilometres long and 77 kilometres wide is by far the larger of the two lakes. The creek like Goyder Channel joins Lake Eyre South to Lake Eyre North, which at its narrowest is only 150 metres wide. At the lakes lowest point it is 15.2 metres below sea level and drains more than one sixth of the continent. Overnight William Creek Hotel.
Day Four
Today we head to Coober Pedy in the heart of South Australia's vast outback; it is an opal wonderland. We spend some time visiting mines and interpretive centres which a great insight into the town and its mining operations. There are more than 30 opal shops in Coober Pedy if you like to purchase some opal. The town takes its name from the Aboriginal word Kupa (uninitiated man or white man) and Piti (hole).
Day Five
Today we visit the Breakaway's Reserve and Moon Plain before we head back to Coober Pedy via the dingo fence ( the worlds longest fence, 5300km long). We spend tonight in underground accommodation.
Day Six
We follow the Stuart (Explorer) Highway south revisiting Port Augusta on our return to Adelaide. Arriving at your accommodation approximately 6:00PM.
Includes:
- Accommodation (twin share)
- all breakfasts, evening meals, morning & afternoon teas
- pick up/drop off at your accommodation.
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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