5-Day Flinders Ranges & Outback Eco Tour from Adelaide Standard Motel Unit, Double/Twin Share
ID: GYG101744-735181
Category:
Country: Australia
Duration:
5 days
Description
This 5-day Outback Safari is an exciting adventure through the Flinders Ranges on a small-group eco tour. Visit Wilpena Pound & Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary, discover indigenous culture & wildlife.
Join a small-group eco safari to discover the Flinders Ranges. See an abundance of wildlife, wilderness, local aboriginal artworks, and culture.
Day 1: Adelaide to Flinders Ranges (L)
Depart Adelaide at 7:30 am to journey north. Enjoy a picnic lunch and an optional bush walk with your guide. See Pichi Richi Pass, Quorn, Warrens Gorge Conservation Park, and Willochra Plain. Enjoy a delicious Aussie barbecue for dinner. Sit around the campfire under the unforgettable desert sky in the authentic Australian outback. Optional extras: Night Sky Observatory.
Day 2: Flinders Ranges to Arkaroola (B, D)
Travel along Moralana Scenic Drive to see unsurpassed scenery and Australian wildlife. Visit Stokes Hill Lookout for views of Wilpena Pound. Enjoy lunch at and a tour of the old copper mining town of Blinman. See Gammon Ranges National Park and Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary. Optional extras: Scenic flight over Arkaroola and the outback and/or astronomy night. Stay overnight at the Arkaroola Wilderness Resort.
Day 3: Arkaroola (B, L, D)
Take on the 4WD Ridge Top Tour (approx. 4-hour return trip). Journey from Arkaroola through the incredible scenery of the Gammon Ranges. Enjoy dramatic landscapes and dramatic changing colors as you travel through the outback to the historic Beltana Homestead. Savor a country-cooked roast lamb dinner with all the trimmings. End the day with a spot of stargazing. Optional extras: Arkaroola Scenic Flights.
Day 4: Beltana Homestead to Rawnsley Park Station (B)
This morning travel through some of the most amazing countries there is to offer. Meet the locals at the Iga Warta aboriginal community with their collection of local artifacts. Enjoy a scrumptious lunch at the old Copley Bakery. See Brachina Gorge and enjoy a bushwalk into Wilpena Pound itself. Or, relax and enjoy the tranquillity of the Flinders Ranges. The itinerary is dependent on availability. Optional extra: 30-minute scenic flight over Wilpena Pound.
Day 5: Flinders Ranges to Adelaide (B)
Join an early morning bush walk to see the rock art of the Adnyamathanha peoples. Head back through the Southern Flinders Ranges to see Red Gum forests. See the beautiful wine region of Clare Valley and if time permits try a tasting. Returns to Adelaide approximately 7:00 pm.
Highlights
- Take a 4WD journey of a lifetime through the Flinders Ranges
- Explore spectacular outback landscapes and enjoy the Famous Ridge Top Tour
- See unique and rare Australian wildlife
- Learn about Aboriginal history and culture
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Optional extras can be organized after booking
• Please advise of any meal requirements or food allergies on booking
• Please book your correct accommodation choice when making your booking to avoid disappointment, rooms are subject to availability
• This tour goes into the sometimes unpredictable outback of Australia. Passengers need to bring an easy going outlook and a willingness to assist the tour guide at times. Advertised itineraries may vary due to circumstances beyond the local operator's control.
• Travel insurance is compulsory for all travellers
Meet at 7:25 AM. With prior arrangement, the local partner can provide hotel pickup starting at 7:30 AM.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.