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5-Day Coober Pedy to Adelaide Small Group Eco Tour

5 days
Coober Pedy
Adelaide
2-8 people
2nd Thursday of each month (or on demand).
  • Coober Pedy Mine & town tour
  • Remote William Creek pub
  • Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre National Park
  • The Dingo Fence
  • The Oodnadatta Track
  • Maree Old Mail Run relics
  • Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary
  • Vulkathunha-Gammon Ranges National Park
  • Flinders Ranges National Park
  • Wilpena Pound
  • Brachina Gorge Ediacaran fossils

Tour Overview

This is an exciting small group eco-adventure in the famous Flinders Ranges. Join our small group tour travelling from Coober Pedy to Adelaide to discover the history, wildlife, landscapes and geology of this amazing region.

This outback tour includes a visit to Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary! Located 600 km north of Adelaide in the ruggedly spectacular northern Flinders Ranges, this 610 sq km sanctuary features unique geological features, rugged mountains, towering granite peaks, magnificent gorges and mysterious waterholes, and is home to a large range of bird, reptile and mammal species, including the endangered Yellow-Footed Rock-Wallaby.

Tour Prices

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$ 4,495.00
Standard Motel Unit, Double/Twin Share$ 4,395.00
Standard Motel Unit, Child 5-16 sharing room with parent$ 3,595.00
Superior Motel Unit, Single$ 4,795.00
Superior Motel Unit, Double/Twin Share$ 4,695.00
Superior Motel Unit, Child 5-16 sharing room with parent$ 3,995.00

Tour Itinerary

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).

Day 1

Meet our group at approx. 8am for breakfast at the Desert Cave Café. Spend a leisurely morning visiting underground churches, opal shops and displays. Learn about the area on a guided mine tour to see how these hardy folks live.

After lunch we depart Coober Pedy crossing the famous dingo fence (the longest man made structure in the world) this helps to keep the wild dogs up north away from the sheep stations further down.

Travel along the red sand hill tracks through Anna Creek station to William Creek. This remote town stands out like an oasis in the desert, halfway between Adelaide to Alice Springs. Enjoy an ice cold beer at the bar of this famous Outback Pub that has a rich history of stockman, camels and life in the bush.

Starting location: Coober Pedy
Finishing location: William Creek
Locations visited:
Meals:
A continental breakfast is included.
Lunch will be at a café or bakery at your own expense.
Dinner is at a hotel at your own expense.
Overnight accommodation:
Optional extras:

Click on optional extras for details and pricing.

None available on this day.

Day 2

Continue our epic journey down the famous Oodnadatta Track, following the historic route of the Cameleers. This area has a rich history of Aboriginal culture and pioneering settlements. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the edge of Lake Eyre South National Park. This is where Sir Donald Campbell broke the land speed record in 1964 in the Blue Bird. Visit thermal springs that have been the life blood of this arid land for centuries.

Arriving at Marree late afternoon, check out the old Afghan mosque and relics of our pioneering days. This historic town is where Outback legend Tom Kruse left on his epic mail run deliveries to Birdsville and beyond.

Starting location: William Creek
Finishing location: Marree
Locations visited:
Meals:
A continental breakfast is included.
A picnic lunch is included.
Dinner is at a local pub is included.
Overnight accommodation:
Optional extras:

Click on optional extras for details and pricing.

None available on this day.

Day 3

Venturing further east into the remote outback of Australia, we will cross ancient creek beds that meander out to Lake Frome. Witness a stunning change in the landscape from spectacular deserts to the ancient mountains of the Gammon Range.

Arriving at the Arkaroola Village around lunch time you will have time to relax and take in this world renowned area of stunning beauty. Alternatively take the exhilarating 4WD Ridge Top Tour to the top of Mt Siller or maybe a scenic flight over this breathtaking land.

Starting location: Marree
Finishing location: Arkaroola
Locations visited:
Meals:
A continental breakfast is included.
Lunch will be at the Arkaroola Café at your own expense.
Dinner at the Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary resturant is included.
Overnight accommodation:
Optional extras:

Click on optional extras for details and pricing.

Day 4

This morning we travel south along the top of Lake Frome which can been seen in the distance from vantage points at which our early explorers once stood. See the Red Sandhill country that holds thousands of years of sacred beliefs to the Adnyamathanha aboriginal people.

Have lunch at the old copper mining town of Blinman, the highest town is SA. Our local guide will drive you on a wonderful journey through the secluded and ever-changing creek beds of Brachina Gorge, known as The Corridors Through Time. 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. Take that special photograph or just enjoy some of the most spectacular outback scenery there is.

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.

Starting location: Arkaroola
Finishing location: Wilpena Pound
Locations visited:
Meals:
A continental breakfast is included.
Lunch at the Blinman Café is at your own expense.
Dinner is at a restaurant at your own expense.
Overnight accommodation:
Optional extras:

Click on optional extras for details and pricing.

None available on this day.

Day 5

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.

Enjoy a break in the world-famous Clare Valley wine region.

Arrive back in Adelaide at around 5-6 pm.

Starting location: Wilpena Pound
Finishing location: Adelaide
Locations visited:
Meals:
A continental breakfast is included.
Lunch will be at a café or bakery at your own expense.
Overnight accommodation:
Not applicable.
Optional extras:

Click on optional extras for details and pricing.

None available on this day.

Travel Details

Departure and Return

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.

Printable Itinerary

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What to Bring

  • One small day pack (a smaller bag to be carried in the vehicle).
  • One duffel bag or small suitcase for clothing (no bigger than an in-flight cabin bag, to be stored in the trailer).
  • Any special medication you require.
  • Warm clothing, including long sleeve tops & pants.
  • Shorts & T-shirts.
  • Fly nets are advisable.
  • Insect repellent, hat, sunscreen.
  • Comfortable walking shoes.
  • Swimming gear.
  • A 1-litre water bottle per person (we carry bulk water on board that you can refill from).

Adjustments and Cancellation policy

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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Bookings

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