Adelaide: Eyre Peninsula and Flinders Ranges Adventure Trip
ID: GYG407231-739303
Category:
Country: Australia
Duration:
6 days
Description
Escape to the vast, wide-open spaces of the Eyre Peninsula and Flinders Ranges on this fully inclusive camping trip from Adelaide. The perfect paradox of outback and ocean to awaken your senses.
Travel to the Eyre Peninsula, Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, Port Lincoln, Coffin Bay, Arno Bay, and more on this guided trip from Adelaide with accommodation, entry fees, and meals. Walk the Arkaroo Rock Trail, camp amongst koalas at Mikkira Station, and cruise across the gulf.
Day 1: Adelaide to Ikara-Flinders Ranges National ParkHike Alligator Gorge, enjoy a picnic lunch, then travel further north to Flinders Ranges. Get welcomed at the Wilpena Pound campsite and enjoy dinner by the campfire. Roll out your swag for your first night under the billions of stars of the Milky Way.
Day 2: Ikara-Flinders Ranges National ParkAfter breakfast, set out on the Hills Homestead Walk. Wander through the tranquil Pound Gap into Wilpena Pound and follow Wilpena Creek through the trees. Head up to Wangara Lookout for panoramic views.
Return to camp for lunch and a dip in the resort swimming pool to cool off. In the afternoon, set out on the Arkaroo Rock Trail with impressive views over the Chace Range.
Day 3: Flinders Ranges to Port LincolnVisit the Jeff Morgan Gallery in Hawker. Travel to Port Augusta for lunch and see some impressive silo art at Cowell. Arrive in the seafood capital of Australia, Port Lincoln. Set up camp for three nights at Bayview Park, which has shower and toilet facilities.
Day 4: Port Lincoln and surroundsPull on a wetsuit for a two-hour learn-to-surf lesson. After a bite to eat, take a 14-kilometer coastal drive along Whalers Way before heading to meet the koalas at Mikkira Station.
This afternoon, you have the opportunity for a meaningful regeneration experience. We have various conservation partners in Port Lincoln, and what we do depends on which projects are running at that time of year. You might find yourself removing weeds, planting trees or doing a beach clean-up.
Day 5: Coffin Bay (or aquatic Experience)
After Breakfast, spend the day unearthing Port Lincoln and Coffin Bay with optional Oyster tasting with Coffin Bay Oyster Farm Tour.
Alternatively, book yourself for a Great White Shark Experience or swim with the Australian Sea Lions. Please book direct with local operator.
Day 6: Port Lincoln to AdelaideAfter breakfast, pack up camp and head to Port Lincoln for a must-do walk up Stamford Hill. Take a final look at Port Lincoln from Winters Hill Lookout and stop for a barbecue lunch at Arno Bay as you make your way to Lucky Bay.
Hop on a ferry and set sail across the Spencer Gulf towards Wallaroo on the Yorke Peninsula. Grab a coffee on board and relax as you cruise across the gulf. On disembarking in Wallaroo, jump back on the bus for a final ride to Adelaide.
Highlights
- Roam the ancient landscapes of Flinders Ranges
- Learn about Aboriginal culture at Wilpena Pound
- Participate in a conservation volunteering project
- Join an optional oyster tour and tasting
- Plunge into the ocean during a surfing lesson
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour requires a minimum of six people to operate. In the unlikely event, your departure is cancelled because minimum numbers have not been met, you will be scheduled for another departure date. If this is not suitable, you can choose a full refund.
To get the most from our adventure tours, you need to enjoy the outdoors and hiking and be able to cope with a range of weather conditions. Our guides work hard and sometimes need a helping hand, so we kindly ask for involvement from our passengers, such as helping with meals and packing up camp.
A moderate fitness level is required, with walks between 2-9 kilometres on some days. This may involve rough ground and perhaps getting wet.
Please advise of any special dietary requirements when you book. We offer plenty of variety and do our best to provide fresh products. Snacks, soft drinks and alcohol are not included.
Bags are restricted to 1 × 15kg backpack/soft travel bag per person, plus one small piece of hand luggage
Meet at YHA Adelaide at 7:00 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.
