Southern Flinders Ranges
DAY TOUR
Enjoy
4WD touring the magnificent Southern Flinders Ranges travelling
through ancient ranges in pristine untouched Australia away
from the tourist crowds.
Depart Adelaide at 7am. Travel
through the Mid North towns of Port Pirie and Port Germein.
Enjoy a short walk into Telowie Gorge. Telowie Gorge Conservation
Park is home to the rare and beautiful Yellow-footed Rock Wallaby.
Continue on to Port Augusta. Visit the Wadlata Outback Centre,
learn about the origins of the Flinders Ranges, the Aboriginal
Dreaming, Explorers and much more.
After a light lunch head to
the Southern Flinders Ranges travelling via Wilmington and Orroroo,
see a 900 year old River Red Gum. Next stop is the hidden treasure
of the Pekina Valley, ringed by the brooding Pekina Ranges.
These ancient Ranges rise up 750 metres (2,400 feet) above sea
level giving spectacular views in every direction. Engage 4WD
and climb up through Sheoak Groves and large stands of Yakka
trees to the ridge tops. Some of the Yakka trees are thought
to be over 600 years old.
After enjoying the serenity
of the Pekina Ranges head back to Adelaide travelling via the
Clare Valley wine making region, arriving back in Adelaide at
6pm.
Includes:
- One days four wheel drive touring.
- Morning and afternoon tea.
- Light lunch.
- Entry to Wadlata Outback Centre.
Excludes:
- Mobile phone calls, souvenirs, optional tours and personal items.
- Admission to attractions, unless specified in itinerary.
SOUTHERN FLINDERS RANGES
2 DAY TOUR
Enjoy two days 4WD touring
the magnificent Southern Flinders Ranges travelling through
ancient ranges in pristine untouched Australia away from the
tourist crowds.
Day One:
Depart
Adelaide at 7am for Port Augusta, travelling via Port Pirie
and Port Germein. Enjoy a short walk into Telowie Gorge. Telowie
Gorge Conservation Park is home to the rare and beautiful Yellow-footed
Rock Wallaby. Continue on to Port Augusta. Visit the Wadlata
Outback Centre, learn about the origins of the Flinders Ranges,
the Aboriginal Dreaming, Explorers and much more.
After lunch head into the Southern
Flinders Ranges visiting the quaint townships of Wilmington
and Melrose. At Melrose enjoy a short bushwalk into the Mount
Remarkable National Park (the 1500km Heysen Trail passes close
by). Overnight accommodation at Mount Remarkable Hotel/Motel.
Day Two:
After breakfast
travel to Orrorroo to see a magnificent 900 year old River Red
Gum. It is South Australia's largest River Red Gum measuring
10 metres in circumference. Next stop is the Pekina Ranges for
a Top of the Range 4WD tour. These ancient Ranges rise 750 metres
(2,400 feet) above sea level giving spectacular views in every
direction. Engage 4WD and climb up through Sheoak Groves and
large stands of Yakka trees to the ridge tops. Some of the Yakka
trees are thought to be over 600 years old.
After enjoying the serenity
of the Pekina Ranges head back to Adelaide travelling via the
picturesque Clare Valley wine making region, with an opportunity
to sample some of the local wines, time permitting before arriving
in Adelaide at 6pm.
Includes:
- Two days 4WD touring.
- Overnight twin share accommodation at Mount Remarkable Hotel/Motel.
- Morning and afternoon tea.
- Dinner on Day one.
- 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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