| AA Australian Leisuretime Adventures |
| Flinders Ranges Cattle Station & Opal Field Adventure 7 days Departing from Adelaide Experience
some of the most remote places in Australia |
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Coober Pedy opal mine William Creek Hotel |
Day 1 Travel through the Clare Valley, Southern Flinders to Blinman (the highest town in S.A.) in the Central Flinders Ranges see Wilpena Pound and spectacular Brachina and Parachilna Gorges. Stay O/night at the Blinman Hotel Motel (ensuite). Day 2 Return to the Marree Road via Glass Gorge for a spectacular view of the Heyson Range in the morning light and continue up the Oodnadatta Track to Marree stopping off at Beltana , Aroona Dam Sanctuary and the large and colourful Lyndhurst Ochre deposit . A brief stop at Marree, - a once important town on the old Gahn railway- then on to our Overnight stop at Muloorina station. See the large wet land fed by a flowing bore (restricted flow) and home for a large bird population. Day 3 Travel further up the Oodnadatta Track to William Creek. See Mound Springs. Old Gahn rail & Overland telegraph historic site. Marvel at the conditions the pioneers endured. A scenic flight over Lake Eyre North is available at William Creek (Own Cost see Wrights Air Site for details). Day 4 Further up the track to Oodnadatta, divert to the Peake Overland Telegraph station ruin to appreciate the hardships of the early pioneers. Stop at the bridge at Algibukina over the Neals River(the longest on the old Alice Springs railway) Have a break at the nearby waterhole. After visiting Oodnadatta we head west to the “Painted Desert “for a walk through the beautiful “Breakaway Country” and then on to our overnight stay at Evelyn Downs Cattle station. Day 5 After breakfast travel along a outback track to the amazing town of Coober Pedy where over half the population live underground and most of the worlds opal is found. Spend the rest of the day exploring this desert town and its attractions. Day 6 Finish exploring Coober Pedy and head south to Wirriminna Station near Lake Hart (stopping at Glendambo for a break), a large dry Salt Lake for an overnight stay. Day 7 Return to Adelaide via Woomera, Pt Augusta, Pt Germein the site of the longest wooden jetty in Australia and Pt Wakefield. All important sea ports in the sailing ship era. |
| Included in the Package Tour includes: All accommodation (twin share) Morning teas, Lunches and 2 evening meals. Extra tours, souvenirs, etc at your own expense. NOTE: Minimum numbers apply Single supplement applies, some venues may be closed during summer months. |
| To make a booking: Phone Noel in Australia (08) 86662017 International 618 8666 2017 Fax in Australia (08) 86662097 International 618 8666 2097 |
