Flinders Ranges & Outback – 5 Day Small Group 4WD Eco Safari

Wilpena Pound ~ Arkaroola ~ Gammon Ranges.
Includes 4WD Ridge Top Tour
Optional extra: Lake Eyre 4 hour scenic flight

Departs Adelaide last Friday of each month (or on demand).

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. 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 Accommodation:
Wilpena Pound, Rawnsley Park or Quorn Motel (depending on availability)

Meals:
(L) Included: Picnic Lunch
(D) Own Expense: Restaurant

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 Accommodation:
Arkaroola Wilderness Lodge

Meals:
(B) Included: Continental
(L) Own Expense: Blinman Café
(D) Included: Arkaroola Restaurant

Optional extras:

• 30-minute flight over Wilpena Pound and the Flinders Ranges: $280
• 1-hour flight over Wilpena Pound and the Flinders Ranges: $420

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 kick back and relax, breathe in the fresh air while taking in the awe inspiring scenery that
surrounds you. 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 Accommodation:
Arkaroola Wilderness Lodge

Meals:
(B) Included: Continental
(L) Included: Arkaroola Café
(D) Included: Arkaroola Restaurant

Optional extras:

• 35-minute flight over Arkaroola: $210
• 45-minute flight over Lake Frome: $265
• 75-minute flight over Arkaroola & Lake Frome: $410
• 2-hour flight “2 Lakes & 2 Deserts”: $710
• 4-hour flight over Lake Eyre: $1025 (No Stops)
• “Explore the Cosmos” night sky observation: $60

Note: Optional extra flights will be available on either day 3 or day 4 of the tour depending on circumstances, not both.

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 scrumptious lunch at the old Copley Bakery.

Our local tour guide will then 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. Then immerse yourself in the ancient landscape; take that special photograph or just enjoy some of the most spectacular outback scenery there is.

Overnight Accommodation:
Wilpena Pound Resort, Rawnsley Park Station or Quorn Motel (depending on availability)

Meals:
(B) Included: Continental
(L) Own Expense: Café/Bakery
(D) Own Expense: Restaurant

Optional extras:

• 35-minute flight over Arkaroola: $210
• 45-minute flight over Lake Frome: $265
• 75-minute flight over Arkaroola & Lake Frome: $410
• 2-hour flight “2 Lakes & 2 Deserts”: $710
• 4-hour flight over Lake Eyre: $1025 (No Stops)

Note: Optional extra flights will be available on either day 3 or day 4 of the tour depending on circumstances, not both.

Enjoy an early morning walk, breathe in the fresh air while listening to the unique sounds of the Australian Bush. 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. Have 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.

Meals:
(B) Included: Continental
(L) Own Expense: Café/Bakery

Please note:

• (B) (L) and (D) indicates which meals are included and which meals are at the passengers own expense.
• Advertised itineraries & vehicles may change due to circumstances beyond our control.
• Optional extras rates are valid until 31 March 2025.
• Optional extras can be booked direct through us. This helps coordinate the flights for the best possible times. Book early to avoid disappointment!
• All flights need a minimum of 2 passengers.

Departs Adelaide last Friday of each month (or on demand).

Pricing
All prices are Per Person

If booking twin share, please ensure you book for two people; if triple share, please book for three people; and if quadruple share, four people.

4 nights Standard Motel Unit

4 nights Superior Motel Unit

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