YORKE
PENINSULA
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DAY TOUR - YORKE PENINSULA
Depart Adelaide
8:00AM for Yorke Peninsula via Port Wakefield. Our first stop
is Wallaroo ( first surveyed in 1860) where we have morning
tea in one of South Australia's best known holiday areas popular
for its safe swimming beach.
After morning
tea we stretch our legs with a stroll along the jetty. From
Wallaroo we head to Moonta (in 1861 it was one of the richest
copper mines in Australia). An optional tour is a visit to the
Wheal Hughes Copper Mine to experience the underground tunnel
and cathedral like workings.
It's now onto
Port Victoria (Known as the last of the windjammer ports, the
last square rigger to use the port was The Pamir in 1949) and
Port Vincent (Long known as a holiday playground, it is set
in a beautiful sweeping bay) where we stretch our legs on a
foreshore walking trail.
We now follow
the highway on the east coast to Ardrossan and Port Clinton.
From here we head to Adelaide via Port Wakefield arriving at
your accommodation at approximately 5:00PM.
TOUR INCLUDES: Lunch, morning & afternoon teas, pick up/drop off at your accommodation.
NOT INCLUDED: Optional tours& mobile phone calls TOUR CONDITIONS: "JUST CRUISIN" reserve the right to alter or modify itinerary if prevailing weather, road conditions or adverse conditions require such change.
BOOKING CONDITIONS: A deposit of 20% is required to confirm your reservation. Balance is payable 21 days prior to departure.
CANCELLATIONS: Must be made 14 days prior to departure or full deposit is forfeited.
DON'T FORGET: Your camera, good walking shoes and hats. Please limit luggage to a small bag, and most of all don't forget your sense of adventure. It is suggested that appropriate sickness, accident & personal liability insurance be taken out.
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DAY TOUR - YORKE PENINSULA
DAY 1:
Depart
Adelaide at approximately 8:00AM for the Yorke Peninsula via
Port Wakefield. Our first stop is Wallaroo where we have morning
tea in one of South Australia's best known holiday areas, popular
for its safe swimming beach. After morning tea we stretch our
legs with a walk along the jetty.
From Wallaroo
we head to Moonta (in 1861 it was one of the richest copper
mines in Australia). An optional tour at Moonta is a visit to
the Wheal Hughes Copper Mine where you can experience the underground
tunnel and cathedral-like workings of this copper mine. Its
now onto Maitland and a visit to The Gap and Tiparra Rocks (time
permitting). Maitland is an agricultural town with the main
crop being barley. Port Victoria is our next stop where we stop
for lunch and a stroll along the jetty and beach.
After lunch
we make our way to Marion Bay, a small town nestled in coastal
scrubland bordering Innes National Park. Overnight Marion Bay
or optional camping (tent) in Innes National Park.
Day 2:
After
breakfast we head into Innes National Park for a look at the
spectacular ancient coastline. Innes National Park is one of
the Jewels of South Australia's vast parks. It covers 9100 hectares
and provides some of Australia's most spectacular coastal scenery.
The park is rich in mining and seafaring history.
After our visit
to Innes National Park we begin our trip back to Adelaide, following
the scenic drive which follows the coast to Edithburgh. It is
along this road we stop at Kangaroo Island Lookout. From Edithburgh
we follow the coast visiting the towns of Stansbury, Port Vincent,
(set in a beautiful sweeping bay with a backdrop of steep timber
covered cliffs).
At Port Vincent
we stretch our legs for a 2km foreshore walk which winds its
way to a cliff lookout. After our short walk we head to Ardrossan
and Pt Wakefield. From hear we head to Adelaide arriving at
your accommodation at approximately 6:00PM.
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TOUR INCLUDES: Accommodation (twin share)/camping, breakfast, dinner day 1, morning & afternoon teas, pick up/drop off at your accommodation.
NOT INCLUDED: Lunches, optional tours & mobile phone calls.
TOUR CONDITIONS: "JUST CRUISIN" reserve the right to alter or modify itinerary if prevailing weather, road conditions or adverse conditions require such change. BOOKING CONDITIONS: A deposit of 20% is required to confirm your reservation. Balance is payable 21 days prior to departure.
CANCELLATIONS: Must be made 14 days prior to departure or full deposit is forfeited.
DON'T FORGET: Your camera, good walking shoes and hats. Please limit luggage to a small bag, and most of all don't forget your sense of adventure. It is suggested that appropriate sickness, accident & personal liability insurance be taken out.
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DAY TOUR - YORKE PENINSULA
DAY 1: As
per 2 Day tour
DAY 2:
After
breakfast we enjoy a stroll on the safe sheltered beach of Marion
Bay. We now head into Innes National Park for a look at the
spectacular ancient coastline. Innes National Park is one of
the jewels of South Australia's vast National Parks. It covers
9100 hectares and provides some of Australia's most spectacular
coastal scenery. The park is rich in mining and seafaring history.
We follow this spectacular ancient coastline which has claimed
many ships including The Ethel Ferret which we visit.
Today we have
several short walks to places of interest including The Gap
for some spectacular views, West Cape Lighthouse, Cape Spencer
for some fantastic views of Althorpe Island and Kangaroo Island
from the lighthouse. Overnight Marion Bay or camping Innes National
Park.
DAY 3:
After
breakfast we begin our trip back to Adelaide, following the
scenic drive which follows the coast to Edithburgh. It is along
this road we stop at Kangaroo Island Lookout.
From Edithburgh
we follow the coast visiting the towns of Stansbury, Port Vincent,
(set in a beautiful sweeping bay with a backdrop of steep timber
covered cliffs). At Port Vincent we stretch our legs for a 2km
foreshore walk which winds its way to a cliff lookout.
After our short
walk we head to Ardrossan and Pt Wakefield. From hear we head
to Adelaide arriving at your accommodation at approximately
6:00PM.
TOUR INCLUDES: Accommodation (twin share)/camping, breakfast, dinner day 1, morning & afternoon teas, pick up/drop off at your accommodation.
NOT INCLUDED: Lunches, optional tours & mobile phone calls.
TOUR CONDITIONS: "JUST CRUISIN" reserve the right to alter or modify itinerary if prevailing weather, road conditions or adverse conditions require such change. BOOKING CONDITIONS: A deposit of 20% is required to confirm your reservation. Balance is payable 21 days prior to departure.
CANCELLATIONS: Must be made 14 days prior to departure or full deposit is forfeited.
DON'T FORGET: Your camera, good walking shoes and hats. Please limit luggage to a small bag, and most of all don't forget your sense of adventure. It is suggested that appropriate sickness, accident & personal liability insurance be taken out.
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