The Ultimate Flinders Ranges 4WD Experience - 4 Days
The Flinders Ranges provide the ultimate Australian Experience. Rugged ridges and ancient gorges lined with massive gum trees, through to the unending expanse of the Australian Outback. Add to this an abundance of Australian wildlife and you have everything that is Australia.
City pick up 06:45
Day 1 - of your adventure takes you north into the wine regions of the Clare Valley. On your way, you will travel through historic towns with quaint cottages and historic buildings. At Clare, you have an opportunity to visit one of the boutique wineries in this region. The legendary lilac haze of the Flinders Ranges, loom ever closer in the distance. You are now in the habitat of Australia's famous wildlife - not only kangaroos and emus live here in abundance, but also many species of birds and reptiles. From here, your driver/guide will continue the tour in to the heart of the Flinders Ranges through vast sheep station country. There will an opportunity to stop at one of the Ghost Towns for some stories and photos. Wilpena Pound Resort is your destination tonight, providing access to glorious walking trails and excellent accommodation. Optional scenic flights are available.
O/N - Wilpena Pound Resort
Day 2 - takes you through the heart of the Flinders Ranges. Driving in tree lined Bunyeroo Gorge then onto Brachina Gorge where you may spot the rare and beautiful Yellow Footed Rock Wallabies, see fossils more than 600 million years old and suddenly appear out on the western edge of the Flinders Ranges. Overlooking the plains country towards Lake Torrens. Enjoy lunch at the Prairie Hotel. This historic Outback pub situated along the original Old Ghan Railway Line has an international reputation for its cuisine, in particular, their two signature dishes 'The Feral Mixed Grill' and the 'Feral Antipasto' (other meals available). Your destination today is the Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary at the northernmost end of these ranges. This is some of the oldest landscape on earth. Arkaroola is renowned for its 4WD tracks, some of which you will explore with your guide. On a clear night, which is most nights, the jewels of the southern sky can be viewed not just with the naked eye, but also through the best privately owned telescopes in the southern hemisphere at the Arkaroola Observatory.
O/N - Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary
Day 3 - your day starts with the famous Ridgetop Tour, which will give you some of the most breathtaking views imaginable of rugged peaks towering above outback plains. Cool creeks and mysterious waterholes sparkling within jagged gorges. After a delightful lunch you will travel south through sheep and cattle stations that are in excess of 1000 square miles into the Mt Chambers and Mt Frome area, rich in aboriginal history. Then through more spectacular gorges to the quiet old copper mining town of Blinman , the highest town in South Australia and your destination for tonight. Enjoy some Aussie tucker and maybe a cool beer or two in the classic old pub.
O/N - Blinman Hotel
Day 4 - starts the return to civilization, driving through Moralana Scenic Drive , a tree-lined gorge to the western edge of the Flinders Ranges. Travel through the Pichi Richi Pass, following the historic Old Ghan Railway line, back up into the high country, which provide a splendid panoramic view over the Spencer Gulf. Now, as you have the waters of the gulf on one side and the magnificent ranges on the other, you travel back towards Adelaide. The journey past historic ports provides an opportunity to reflect on the importance of this trade route in by-gone days into the rich pastoral land. The richness of these surrounds is in stark contrast to the arid lands you have just been into. Your adventure will have taken you through the extremes of the Australian Outback.
Tour departs Adelaide at 07:00 and returns at approximately 18:00 on the last day
Tour Includes:
4 days escorted 4WD touring
1 night each at Wilpena Pound, Arkaroola & Blinman (B&B)
Ridgetop Tour at Arkaroola
All morning teas and lunches
All park entry fees
Complimentary pick up and set down in Adelaide metropolitan area
SPECIAL NOTE :
LUGGAGE IS RESTRICTED TO ONE OVERNIGHT BAG PER PERSON.
Minimum PAX for departure: 2
ECONOMY ACCOMMODATION OPTION
Itinerary and inclusions as above
Economy accommodation is utilised
DEPARTURE DATES :
DEPARTS DAILY (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY)
HOLIDAY SURCHARGE APPLIES FOR DEPARTURE ON GOOD FRIDAY & CHRISTMAS DAY.
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