4 day Lake Eyre & Flinders Ranges Tour - Standard Motel Unit with Ensuite (Double/Twin Share)

Tour Details

Operator

SA Eco Tours

Destinations

Flinders Ranges, Wilpena Pound and Lake Eyre

Departs From

Adelaide

Tour Description

Join us on a 4 day tour of the Flinders Ranges and Lake Eyre, inclduing an extensive flight over Lake Eyre, Australia's inland sea. Enjoy sightseeing, wildlife spotting, and the history of this spectacular area on your small group tour of no more than 16 passengers.

Highlights: Flinders Ranges National Park, Lunch at remote William Creek pub, Wilpena Pound (Ikara), Brachina & Bunyeroo Gorges, Quorn, Warren Gorge, Ediacaran fossils, Clare Valley wine tasting.

DAY 1
Commence your wilderness journey heading north via the old coastal towns of Port Wakefield and Port Germein, which boasts the longest wooden jetty in the Southern Hemisphere. During the safari your Tour Guide will introduce you to a remarkable and resilient history of both Aboriginal and white settlement in South Australia.
Be amazed by the beauty of the Southern Flinders Ranges, 600 million year old mountain peaks and spectacular views over Spencer Gulf. Travel through picturesque Pichi Richi Pass to the historic township of Quorn. With its typical outback buildings and the original Ghan Railway station, Quorn has been the setting for many iconic Australian films.
Follow in the path of our early explorers driving to Warrens Gorge Conservation Park to search for rare Yellow-Footed Rock Wallabies. Dramatic rock outcrops harbour these endangered wallabies with only an estimated 8,000 living in the wild. Sit back in our comfortable, fully equipped 4WD vehicle as we head along remote tracks through the deserted Willochra Plains where eagles soar and emus run free.
Overnight: Wilpena Pound or Rawnsley Park Resort (depending on availability)
Meals: (L) (D)

DAY 2
In the morning take off from the local airstrip with excellent views of the Flinders Ranges. You begin your scenic flight over Wilpena Pound, Bunyeroo and Brachina Gorge before tracking north to Lake Eyre. You will fly over Parachilna, the Leigh Creek open-cut coal fields and the Marree Man, following the outback tracks crossing the awe-inspiring Lake Eyre. After marvelling at the wonders of this mammoth inland salt lake we will land at the outback town of William Creek. Enjoy lunch at this remote pub where the local stockmen gather. Make the return trip back to Wilpena Pound over the Painted Hills, Andamooka opal fields and Lake Torrens.
(Flight path may change to take advantage of better scenic options).
Overnight: Wilpena Pound or Rawnsley Park Resort (depending on availability)
Meals: (B) (L) (D)

DAY 3
This morning after a hearty breakfast, our expert guide will drive you on a wonderful journey to the spectacular Bunyeroo Gorge, visiting secluded areas of great natural beauty. Explore the ever changing creek beds of Brachina Gorge. This is an area alive with wildlife and boasts a remarkable geological history including Ediacaran fossils dating back millions of years. World-renowned South Australian painter, Sir Hans Heysen was inspired by this country and painted many of his landscapes here. After a scrumptious picnic lunch, immerse yourself in the ancient landscape; take that special photograph from Razor Back Lookout or just enjoy some of the most spectacular outback scenery Australia has to offer.
Optional: Self-guided early morning bushwalk following the tree-lined creek beds to Wangara Lookout.
Optional Extra: Wilpena Pound Scenic Flights
Overnight: Wilpena Pound or Rawnsley Park Resort (depending on availability)
Meals: (B) (L) (D)

DAY 4
Spend a lovely morning travelling back to Adelaide along the Eastern side of the magnificent Flinders Ranges. Heading south down the RM Williams way the land changes into lush rural expanses of natural beauty. Enjoy a break in the world-famous Clare Valley wine region. No doubt you will leave with life-long memories to share with family and friends about your journey to the Flinders Ranges & Outback.
Meals: (B) (L)