This is an immersive, 7-day small group tour from Adelaide to Kati Thanda-Lake
Eyre, including the famous South Australian Flinders Ranges, Coober Pedy, Pt
Augusta, Woomera, William Creek, the Oodnadatta Track, Arkaroola, Wilpena
Pound, Clare Valley, and many places of historic and natural interest
throughout the South Australian outback.

Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre, located 700 km north of Adelaide, is the largest salt
lake in the Southern Hemisphere — so large that it crosses the borders of
three states. It is the lowest natural point in Australia (15m below sea
level), and is also, on the rare occasions that it fills, the largest lake in
Australia.

Come and see the magnificent and ever-changing deserts of South Australia in
the comfort of our late-model, luxury 4WD or our purpose-built Toyota All-
Terrain Vehicle! No overcrowding on our tours -- lots of space!

This outback tour also 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.

There are also numerous scenic flights on offer from William Creek over Lake
Eyre / Birdsville, the Painted Hills, Arkaroola, and the Flinders Ranges.

This is the best of the Lake Eyre tours from Adelaide and will give you a true
taste of the SA outback spirit!

PLEASE NOTE: As we need to confirm flight availability with our supplier, we
will need to manually confirm your booking for this tour.

DAY 1

Complementary pick up from your Adelaide CBD accommodation at approx. 8 am.
Heading north along the Eastern side of Gulf St Vincent, you will be
entertained with stories about our early explorers.

Follow the Gulf St Vincent and Spencer Gulf, stopping at historical coastal
towns. Learn our rich maritime history and maybe take a walk down the longest
wooden jetty in the Southern Hemisphere at Port Germain. This was once a
bustling port for sail ships and seafarers.

During the safari tour your guide will introduce you to a remarkable and
resilient history of both aboriginal and white settlement in SA. See the
Southern Flinders Ranges, 600-million-year-old mountain peaks with spectacular
views over this incredible landscape.

Spend the afternoon strolling around the award winning Wadlata Outback Centre
at Pt Augusta. Later in the afternoon we go out to the outskirts of town to
the Flinders Lookout; situated in the Australian Arid Lands Botanical Garden,
it is a great spot to watch sunset over the spectacular Flinders Ranges.

Overnight: Port Augusta Motel

Meals:

(L) A picnic lunch is included.

(D) Dinner is at a local pub or restaurant at your own expense.

DAY 2

Travel up the Explorer Highway into the outback desert region of South
Australia. Wander around Woomera at your own pace, visiting the old rocket
range museum and military base.

As we head further north, east of the APY Aboriginal lands take a break at
Lake Gairdner and Lake Hart lookouts. Photograph these huge expanses of salt
lakes as far as the eye can see. No need to rush, we stop at many points of
interest including bird and animal watching.

On to Coober Pedy, the largest opal mining field in the world, where
characters from many nations have come to try to make their fortune. Heading
into town we will pass the extensive mining operations that help make this
place so unique. Coober Pedy is a town where people live underground to escape
the harsh desert conditions.

Watch a magical sunset over the desert at Kanku-Breakaways Conservation Park
before following the Dingo Fence back to Coober Pedy for a meal with the
locals.

Overnight: Coober Pedy

Meals:

(B) A continental breakfast is included.

(L) Lunch is at the Glendambo roadhouse at your own expense.

(D) Dinner is at a local Italian or Greek restaurant, or the Big Winch hilltop
resturant. at your own expense.

DAY 3

Spend a leisurely morning visiting underground churches, opal shops and
displays. Try a bit of ‘noodling’ for opal yourself. Learn about the area on a
guided tour to see how these hardy folks live and make their living.

After lunch we depart Coober Pedy crossing the famous dingo fence (the longest
man-made structure in the world). It 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 stockmen, camels and life in the bush.

Overnight: William Creek Cabin

Optional extra: Lake Eyre & Painted Desert Scenic Flights.

Meals:

(B) A continental breakfast is included.

(L) Lunch at a Coober Pedy café or bakery is included.

(D) Dinner at an outback pub is included.

DAY 4

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 and deserted outposts that have been the life blood of
this arid land for centuries.

Arriving at Maree 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. Tom’s old 4WD
Blitz is still there on display next an old locomotive from the Ghan Railway
days.

Maybe meet one of the aboriginal elders at the Arabuuna aboriginal center and
museum.

Overnight: Maree Cabins

Meals:

(B) A fully cooked or continental breakfast is included.

(L) A picnic lunch is included.

(D) Dinner at the legendary Marree Outback Restaurant is included.

DAY 5

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.

Optional extra: The Famous Arkaroola 4wd Ridge Top Tour

Optional extra: Flights over the Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary

Optional extra: Night sky observatory

Overnight: Arkaroola Wilderness Lodge

Meals:

(B) A fully cooked or continental breakfast is included.

(L) Lunch at the Arkaroola Café is included.

(D) Dinner at the Arkaroola Resort Restaurant is included.

DAY 6

Travel south along the top of Lake Frome, which can be seen in the distance
from vantage points where early explorers once stood. See the Red Sandhill
country that holds thousands of years of sacred beliefs to the Adnyamathanha
aboriginal people.

Enjoy 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.

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

Meals:

(B) Breakfast at the Arkaroola Resort Restaurant is included.

(L) Lunch at a Blinman café or bakery is included.

(D) A two-course, open menu dinner at the Wilpena Pound Resort Restaurant is
included.

DAY 7

At approximately 8 am, take to the air in a light aircraft on an optional
30-minute flight over Wilpena Pound and the Flinders Ranges. This is the only
way to really appreciate this world-famous 800-million-year-old SA icon that
the local Adnyamathanha people call Ikara. Window seats are guaranteed!

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.

Meals:

(B) A continental breakfast at the Wilpena Pound Resort is included.

(L) Lunch will be at a café or bakery and is included.

Please note:

CODE (B) (L) (D) indicates which meals are included and which meals are at the
passengers own expense.

Optional extras are on request and can only be booked while on tour!

Advertised itineraries & vehicles may change due to circumstances beyond our
control.

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Optional extras can be booked with us during your tour and payment made to the
provider directly.

Advertised itineraries and vehicles may change due to circumstances beyond our
control.

Departs 2nd Tuesday of each month or on demand (Adelaide return).

If you are interested in this tour but cannot travel on any of the dates
listed, please contact us directly and we can arrange additional tour dates.