This is an exciting, small group eco-adventure from Adelaide to the famous Flinders Ranges.
This tour includes an abundance of wildlife, wilderness, local aboriginal artworks and culture. Visit conservation parks, historic landmarks and fossil sites.
You’ll search for the rare Yellow Footed Rock Wallaby, see Kangaroos, Emus and Wedge Tailed Eagles.
Explore the Southern and Northern Flinders Ranges as well as the Clare Valley winemaking region. Visit Wilpena Pound, a natural amphitheatre of mountains within the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park.
You'll cover a wide variety of experiences in just three days!
Come on this Flinders Ranges tour from Adelaide and see the true wonders of the great South Australian outback!
Please note that these are the prices for current tour departures. Prices for tours departing in future months may differ from these. The pricing shown in tour booking forms, such as the one at the bottom of this page, will be correct and are based on the tour departure date you have selected.
All pricing is in Australian dollars and is inclusive of taxes. Tour prices include all transport, accommodation and location entry fees. It also includes meals as indicated in each days’ itinerary. Optional extras are not included in the tour price; these must be booked with SA Eco Tours and paid for separately after your tour is booked.
| Standard Motel Unit, Single | $ 2,495.00 |
| Standard Motel Unit, Double/Twin Share | $ 2,295.00 |
| Standard Motel Unit, Child 5-16 sharing room with parent | $995.00 |
| Superior Motel Unit, Single | $ 2,995.00 |
| Superior Motel Unit, Double/Twin Share | $ 2,895.00 |
| Superior Motel Unit, Triple Share | $ 2,795.00 |
| Superior Motel Unit, Quad Share | $ 2,695.00 |
| Superior Motel Unit, Child 5-16 sharing room with parent | $ 1,695.00 |
| Luxury Eco Tent, Single | $ 3,095.00 |
| Luxury Eco Tent, Double | $ 2,995.00 |
Explore the locations you’ll visit on each day of the tour, as well as the accommodations at which you’ll stay and any optional extras available on each day. Please note that the accommodation venue may vary depending on what’s available. All prices are displayed in Australian dollars (AUD).
Complimentary pick-up from your Adelaide CBD accommodation at approximately 8 to 8:30 am. Commence this 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 SA.
Be amazed by the beauty of the Southern Flinders Ranges’ 600-million-year-old mountain peaks, with 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 famous iconic Australian films.
Follow in the path of our early explorers driving to Warren Gorge Conservation Park to search for our rare Yellow-Footed Rock Wallabies. Rugged rock outcrops harbour these endangered wallabies with only an estimated 8,000 living in the wild. Sit back in our comfortable, fully equipped 4WD/ATV vehicle as we head along remote tracks through the deserted Willochra Plains where eagles soar and emus run freely.
Continue this special day by following the Old Ghan railway line to Kanyaka ruins where our hardy pioneers once lived. After a good look around, head off to Hawker, Rawnsley Bluff and Wilpena Pound. This is the perfect time of day, as the sun sets low, that we get that classic Flinders Ranges purple haze. This is quintessential outback Australia!
Our destination today is the Wilpena Pound Resort situated on the Northeastern entrance into the Pound itself. Settle into your well-appointed room or Eco Safari tent surrounded by native vegetation, an array of birds and wildlife.
Grab a chair, wind down, relax and enjoy a glass of wine or a cold beer on the lawns at the front of the resort. The area is protected by a 300-year-old River Red Gum tree where Kookaburras sit and give you a welcoming laugh.
We have reserved your table at the award winning Wilpena Pound Resort Restaurant.
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Some locations have multiple room styles; we book accommodation based on quality level and cannot guarantee a specific room style, especially if availability is limited.
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If you want to embrace the early morning Australian bush, take one of the relaxing 2-to-3-hour Wangara lookout walks (optional). Well-defined tracks follow the tree-lined Wilpena Creek into the Pound where you can get a sense of this huge natural Amphitheatre.
At approximately 9:30 am we travel north, getting a bird’s eye view of this amazing area from an array of scenic lookouts. Enjoy short walks and photograph the spectacular Bunyeroo Gorge Lookout. Travel along the Brachina Gorge “Corridors through Time” geological trail. This remote area is alive with wildlife and a geological history dating back millions of years. It is where the world-renowned South Australian painter Sir Hans Heysen was inspired for many of his Flinders Ranges landscapes.
Follow the Parachilna Gorge to Blinman, the highest town in South Australia. Learn about Aboriginal culture and history.
In the afternoon, immerse yourself in this ancient landscape. Take that special photograph or just enjoy some of the most spectacular outback scenery Australia has to offer; the prolific wildlife is a bonus!
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Some locations have multiple room styles; we book accommodation based on quality level and cannot guarantee a specific room style, especially if availability is limited.
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Spend a relaxing morning travelling back to Adelaide along the eastern side of the Flinders Ranges with its mighty Red Gum forests. Crossing Goyder’s Line, the boundary of reliable rainfall, you will see lands that change into a lush expanse rich rural landscape.
The mid-north towns offer a blend of beautiful scenery, historical charm and thriving agriculture. Let’s find a lovely country café for lunch where you can meet the locals and have a chat.
In the afternoon stop at the world-famous Clare Valley wine region, one of the premium wine regions of South Australia! Seven Hills Cellers was built by the Jesuits in 1851. It was the first winery ever built in the Clare Valley and is one of the oldest in Australia. Seven Hills celebrates old stone winery and cellar door; stately St Aloysius Church and the surrounding vineyards provide us with a memorable experience. Wine tastings are formatted into a flight of five Premium or Standard wines if you are interested in tasting the Local drop!
No doubt you will leave this journey with life-long memories to share with family and friends about your journey to the Flinders Ranges & Outback Australia!
Click on accommodations for details and photos.
Some locations have multiple room styles; we book accommodation based on quality level and cannot guarantee a specific room style, especially if availability is limited.
Click on optional extras for details and pricing.
We meet on the morning of departure at the Adelaide Central Bus Station on Franklin Street, Adelaide. If you are meeting the tour group here, please arrive by 7:30 am. We can also pick up travellers from their accommodation, as long as it’s a hotel in the central city area. These pick-ups take place between 7:45 am and 8:30 am. If you will require a pick-up from your hotel, please mention this at, or soon after, the time of booking.
On the day of return, we arrive back at the Adelaide Central Bus Station or your inner-city hotel between 4:30 pm and 6:00 pm depending on the day’s travel.
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Please note that changes to the itinerary are sometimes needed in response to local weather conditions, route accessibility, accommodation availability or safety concerns. This is more common around the Australian summer (December to February) when the temperature can often reach over 40° Celsius (104° Fahrenheit).
Prices quoted for optional extras provided by third parties are correct at time of publishing and we endeavour to update these if they change but there may be minor differences between quoted prices and actual prices.
Accommodations, access passes and other items are usually booked on behalf of passengers well in advance, so we are not able to offer refunds at short notice. If you find that you are unable to go through with your booking, please advise us as soon as possible. For full details on cancellations and refunds, please refer to our Terms and Conditions.
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