Flinders Ranges & Outback 5 Day Small Group 4wd Eco Tour

Itinerary

Day 1: Friday

Stop At: Quorn SA 5433, Australia
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 S.A.
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. Sit back in our comfortable 4WD vehicle as we head along remote tracks through the Willochra Plains.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Wilpena Pound Resort or Rawnsley Park Station (depending on availability).

Day 2: Saturday

Stop At: Heritage Blinman Mine, Mine Rd, Blinman, Flinders Ranges National Park, South Australia 5730 Australia
After a hearty breakfast, travel north, getting a bird’s eye view of this magnificent area from an array of scenic lookouts. Soak up the clean air, savour the solitude and be enriched by the beauty of these spectacular mountains. At Blinman, a local miner will take you deep underground into an abandoned copper mine with its many shafts, to be enthralled by stories of the hardy Cornish miners.

Venturing into the remote outback of Australia, we will cross ancient creek beds that meander out east to Lake Frome. See the Red Sandhill country that holds thousands of years of sacred believes to the Adnyamathanha aboriginal people On our way to Arkaroola’s world heritage sanctuary, see a stunning change in the landscape from the high peaks of the mighty Flinders, spectacular deserts to the ancient mountains of the Gammon Range.

Overnight: Arkaroola Wilderness Lodge
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary.

Day 3: Sunday

Stop At: Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary, Arkaroola, South Australia 5732 Australia
Buckle up for an exhilarating 4WD Ridge Top tour to Siller’s Lookout. Hang on as your expert guide carefully transverses steep terrain to the top. Breathtaking views as far as your eye can see are witnessed from this unique advantage point.
After lunch take in the awe-inspiring scenery, heading out to a variety of beauty spots. Arkaroola is one of Australia’s outstanding geological “hot spots” with rocks dating back 1.6 billion years. It has natural arid landscapes, including steep ridges, red gorges and secluded waterholes.

Overnight: Arkaroola Wilderness Lodge

Optional Extra: Arkaroola & Lake Eyre Scenic Flights
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary.

Day 4: Monday

Stop At: Brachina Gorge Geological Trail, Flinders Ranges National Park, South Australia 5434 Australia
This morning travel though some of most amazing country there is to offer. Meet the locals at the Iga Warta aboriginal community with their collection of local artefacts. Enjoy a coffee at the iconic Prairie Hotel. Our local guide will drive you on a wonderful journey to the secluded and ever changing creek beds of Brachina Gorge. This is an area alive with wildlife and boasts a remarkable geological history including Ediacaran fossils. 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 or just enjoy some of the most spectacular outback scenery there is.

Overnight: Wilpena Pound or Rawnsley Park Resort (depending on availability)

Meals: (B) (L) (D)
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Wilpena Pound Resort or Rawnsley Park Station (depending on availability).

Day 5: Tuesday

Stop At: Wangara Lookout, Flinders Ranges, Wilpena, South Australia Australia
Spend a relaxing morning travelling back to Adelaide along the Eastern side of the magnificent Flinders Ranges with its mighty Red Gum forests. The land will change into lush expanses of natural rural beauty as we head south. 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 Australia.

Optional: Self-guided early morning bushwalk following the tree-lined creek beds to Wangara Lookout.

Optional Extra: Wilpena Pound Scenic Flights

Meals: (B) (L)
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.