This is an exciting 4-day small group tour from Adelaide to Lake Eyre and the famous South Australian Flinders Ranges.
You will see the incredible rock formation of Wilpena Pound and the Ranges themselves. This tour includes an abundance of wildlife, wilderness, local aboriginal artworks and culture as well as multiple accommodation options.
The tour includes: Flinders Ranges National Park, the historic outback town of Quorn, Warrens Gorge Conservation Park, the Willochra Plains, Ancient Aboriginal Art Sites, Rawnsley Park Station, Wilpena Pound, Elder Ranges, Bunyeroo and Brachina Gorges, Melrose (the oldest town in the Flinders Ranges), guided walks around the old Wilpena Homestead and the Blinman Mine, Stokes Hill Lookout, and the Clare Valley for wine tasting.
You’ll search for the rare Yellow Footed Rock Wallaby, see an abundance of Kangaroos, Emus and Wedge Tailed Eagles, visit ancient Aboriginal cave paintings, meet the locals and enjoy camp fires and camp cooking.
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 | $ 3,595.00 |
| Standard Motel Unit, Double/Twin Share | $ 3,395.00 |
| Standard Motel Unit, Child 5-16 sharing room with parent | $ 1,996.00 |
| Superior Motel Unit, Single | $ 4,295.00 |
| Superior Motel Unit, Double/Twin Share | $ 4,095.00 |
| Superior Motel Unit, Child 5-16 sharing room with parent | $ 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).
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 SA.
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 harbor these endangered wallabies with only an estimated 8,000 living in the wild. Sit back in our comfortable, fully equipped off road vehicle as we head along remote tracks through the deserted Willochra Plains where eagles soar, and emus run free. This is quintessential outback Australia!
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After a hearty breakfast at the Wilpena Pound resort restaurant spend the day exploring the beautiful Flinders Ranges. Then at your own pace immerse yourself on one of the many self-guided walks that surround Ikara/Wilpena Pound. Some that you might enjoy are the Wangara Lookout Walk, Mount Ohlssen Bagge hike. Breathing in the fresh morning air while Bird watching and photographing along the beautiful tree lined Wilpena Creek is a wonderful experience!
Enjoy lunch on us at the friendly modern well-appointed Wilpena bistro.
Later in the afternoon join our guided walk around the old Wilpena Homestead or just kick back at the resort and relax.
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This morning our expert guide will drive you on a wonderful journey through the Northern Flinders Ranges to Blinman. At 615 metres it is the highest town in South Australia. Go deep underground on the award-winning Copper mine tour.
After lunch the tour heads out to many secluded areas of great natural beauty including Parachilna Gorge. Explore the ever-changing creek beds of Brachina Gorge, an area alive with wildlife and boasting 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. Take that special photograph or just enjoy some of the most spectacular outback scenery Australia has to offer.
As the sun becomes low in the sky we will follow the road through a landscape of absolute beauty. Wildlife including kangaroos, emus and wedge-tailed eagles are prolific in this rugged terrain and are usually spotted in the late afternoon.
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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 is the first winery ever built in the Clare Valley and 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 wines.
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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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