4 Day Lake Eyre & Outback
Small group eco tour
An exciting eco-adventure includes:
- The Flinders Ranges
- Wilpena Pound
- Oodnadatta Track
- Marree Man
- Camp fires and bush cooking
- Clare Valley wine tasting
- One and half hour flight over Lake Eyre
- Includes meals as indicated eg B (Breakfast) L (Lunch) D (Dinner)
- Small groups, maximum 16
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Accommodation Options
A) Camping
Recommended Retail Price Per Person – $995
* All camping gear provided.
B) Cabin
* All cabins are ensuite.
Recommended Retail Price Per Person
Twin Share
– $1295
Single - $1545
Also available:
A night of indulgence included on day one at Rawnsley Park in one of their luxury Eco-Villas
Recommended Retail Price Per Person
Twin Share
– $1745
Single - $1945
Cancellation fees apply. Tour and accommodation must be confirmed 24 hours prior to the departure.
4 Day Itinerary
Adelaide - Flinders Ranges - Day 1
Pick up is from Central Bus Station at approximately 7:00 am. Head north to Pt Wakefield on the tip of Gulf Saint Vincent. Perhaps indulge in a home made pie or pasty at the famous Kiplings bakery? Then onto the magnificent southern Flinders Ranges, stopping at Melrose, the oldest town in the Flinders and visit the original Bluey Blundstones blacksmith shop. Our next stop is in the picturesque town of Quorn where many Australian outback movies have been filmed including Smiley and Sunday Too Far Away. After lunch we cross the outback terrain of the Willochra Plains, home to kangaroos and emus, and the soaring Wedgetail eagle. Then to Yourambulla Caves, to view 8000 year old aboriginal art. In the late afternoon our final stop is Rawnsley Park Station on the southern side of famous Wilpena Pound where we watch the sun set on the Wilpena Range. Relax around the camp fire and enjoy a delicious meal prepared by your experienced tour guide.
Camp or Cabin or Luxury Eco-Villa. (Optional Flight over Wilpena Pound) - L/D
Flinders Ranges Oodnadatta Track Marree - Day 2
After a wholesome breakfast we explore the world famous Bunyeroo and Brachina Gorges know as the Corridors of Time, a must see in any trip to the Flinders. Perhaps today we will see the rare yellow footed rock wallaby? Lunch today is at the iconic Prairie Hotel at Parachilna, where the menu offers delicious native foods. For the more adventurous, kangaroo or emu perhaps? Now its time to sit back and watch the mountains give way to the desert of northern South Australia as we travel along the Oodnadatta track and stop at the outback ghost town of Farina, once the largest town in the North to glimpse how our early settlers lived and survived in this harsh environment. Late afternoon stop at Marree with enough time to wander around this historic outback town which marks the start of the famous Birdsville track. This is where the Afghan camel trains of up to 100 camels would camp before heading out into the harsh desert. Enjoy a cold beer or glass of wine around the campfire while watching the jewelled desert sky.
Camp or Cabin - B/D
Lake Eyre - Day 3
Arrive at Lake Eyre, and some of the most spectacular scenery the outback has to offer. A once-in-a-generation opportunity to witness the rebirth of the outback. We take to the skies for a thrilling one and a half hour flight over this watery wonderland. Back on the ground we travel through the sand dunes of the Tiari Desert, north of Lake Eyre, where in 1964 Donald Campbell broke the land speed record in The Blue Bird. A walk on the lake, then back to Mulurina Station for lunch, an oasis in the desert. In the afternoon we follow the southerly track of the old Ghan railway, to spend the night at a sheep station in the Northern Flinders Ranges.
Camp or Cabin - B/L/D
Outback Adelaide - Day 4
An enjoyable day heading south with many photo opportunities to capture the magnificent, rugged mountain ranges lifting up from the spectacular deserts that are the Outback. No visit to South Australia would be complete with out the opportunity to sample a little of our famous wine. With the iconic Clare Valley within easy reach we have a afternoon stop at one of the best wineries the Valley has to offer. Homeward bound from here, and into Adelaide around 6.00 pm.
B/L/
