Outback Wilderness & Flinders Ranges Adventure 8 days

Departing from Pt. Augusta, Melrose or Adelaide (1 extra day)

Experience some of the most remote places in Australia
See Mound Springs. Stay at remote William Creek, Birdsville & Innaminka. Take a cruise on the Cooper Creek. Visit World Heritage listed Wetlands where bird life abounds in a desert environment.

Coober Pedy opal mine                    William Creek Hotel

Day 1 Travel direct to Glendambo (or Wirraminna Station) see Pt. Augusta, the Arid Lands Gardens and Lake Hart, stay overnight at the Desert Oasis of Glendambo.

Day 2 Travel up the Stuart Highway to Coober Pedy. Explore some attractions in this unique town, visit the Breakaways for a spectacular sunset (weather permitting). Overnight accommodation in an underground Motel.

Day 3 Travel to William Creek and visit Lake Eyre North, access by a 4WD track through the vast Anna Creek Station, the largest cattle station in the world (the size of Belgium) to a real wilderness area around this vast salt lake. An optional scenic flight is available at own cost at approx $115.00 pp (see the Wrights Air Site for details). Overnight at the William Creek Hotel, basic accommodation with ensuite facilities.

Day 4 Travel south along the famous Oodnadatta Track, visit the unique Mound Springs, Coward Springs, Curdimurka, Lake Eyre South, Marree, Lyndhurst Ochre Cliffs on the way to Leigh Creek for our overnight stay at the Outback Resort.

Day 5 Travel East through the Flinders ranges to the Gammon Range National Park and on to the Arkaroola Wilderness Resort. There will be a opportunity for a walk through Weetootla Gorge into the Gammon Range National Park and or visit Grindels Hut.

Day 6 Take the famous Ridge Top Tour in the morning and after lunch either take a bush walk or a 4wd waterhole tour, stay overnight at Arkaroola.

Day 7 Travel through the central Flinders Ranges, the spectacular Brachina Gorge Geological Trail. Stay overnight at Melrose the first town in the Flinders Ranges. Optional scenic flight over Wilpena Pound at own cost (recommended).

Day 8 Tour the Southern Flinders Ranges through private property, see magnificent views of the ranges and Spencer Gulf. Travel through the Clare Valley to Adelaide via the beautiful “Skilly” Road.

Included in the Package

Tour includes: All accommodation (twin share) Travel and Meals. Extra tours, souvenirs, etc at your own expense.(Lake Eyre not visited during summer December to February hence more time spent in Cooberpedy

NOTE: Minimum 3 passengers for departure, some venues may be closed during summer months.

To make a booking:

Phone Dave in Australia (08) 8632 1288 International +61 8 8632 1288

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