all inclusive pp / twin share
Single Supplement AUD$ 1440.
Special Discounts apply to this tour.
Early Bird price reverts to the Regular Price 6 months prior to each tour departure date.
Follow the songlines and pathways of our First Peoples, Explorers, Afghan Cameleers, Ghan Railway and Overland Telegraph gangs through the South Australian deserts to Central Australia.
Visit the iconic Flinders Ranges, Wilpena Pound, Lake Eyre, Oodnadatta Track, Painted Desert, Coober Pedy, Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon, Hermannsburg and imposing MacDonnell Ranges – Discover the ancient geological wonders of heartland Australia.
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Find yourself immersed in an evocative and sublimely beautiful desert landscape, contorted ranges and imposing monoliths dating back 80 to 550 million years.
Depart Adelaide for a scenic drive through Clare Valley vineyards to the oldest village in the Flinders Ranges, followed by an afternoon trail walk
Features
Accommodation
Private en-suite rooms in a Melrose Stone Cottage
Meals
Local cafe M/Tea, A/Tea
Popular local bakery al fresco Lunch
Evening dinner at heritage Melrose Hotel
Self serve Continental Breakfast
Travel
Driving: 284 kms in 4 relaxed stages over half a day
Walking: Up to 4 hour introductory walk along Mount Remarkable National Park Trail
A relaxed scenic drive from Melrose to Wilpena Pound with a variety of feature stops along the way
Features
Accommodation
Luxury ensuite resort accommodation for 2 nights
Meals
Cafe/coffee shop M/Tea
Village al fresco Lunch and tailgate A/Tea
Evening restaurant dinner and breakfast
Travel
Driving: 247kms in 5 relaxed stages throughout the day
Walking: Casual roaming at various feature stops and serendipity moments
A delightful trail walk this morning followed by an afternoon of scenic driving, exploring the beauty and magnificence of the Flinders Ranges
Features
Accommodation
Luxury ensuite resort accommodation
Meals
Resort restaurant based breakfast, lunch and dinner
Morning walk sustenance and tailgate A/Tea
Travel
Driving: 122 kms in 6 relaxed stages during the afternoon with many scenic stops
Walking: Optional easy grade 7.8kms 3 hr morning walk to view Wilpena Pound. Roaming at afternoon features and serendipity moments
Today you journey through the ranges to an historic copper mining town, then a convulsed ancient landscape to remote Parachilna for lunch, then onto an historic pastoral station to view the earliest evidence of life
Features
Accommodation
Deluxe ensuite rooms at remote Prairie Hotel, Parachilna
Meals
Tailgate or village hotel M/Tea
Lunch, dinner and breakfast at iconic Prairie Hotel
Travel
Driving: 97kms in 4 relaxed stages on back roads to Parachilna
Walking: Roam at various feature stops
You leave the bitumen and follow the gravel toward the outpost towns of Lyndhurst and Marree, taking in Aboriginal and Afghan history, early settler and railway endeavours. Pass through the southern intersections of outback adventure tracks, the Strzelecki and the Birdsville.
Features
Accommodation
Comfortable, detached hotel ensuite cabins for 2 nights
Meals
Tailgate M/Tea and fresh delights at a unique underground bakery
Counter lunch, a restaurant dinner and breakfast at historic Marree Hotel
Travel
Driving: 193kms outback travel toward the desert lands, enjoyed in 5 relaxed stages
Walking: Roam at various feature stops and serendipity moments
A remarkable day journey to the lowest point in Australia, the extensive salt sink and surreal experience of Lake Eyre
Features
Accommodation
Comfortable, detached hotel ensuite cabins
Meals
Picnic tailgate tea breaks and lunch provided by our friends at the Marree Hotel
Travel
Driving: 198kms return on outback road and sandy tracks to Lake Eyre
Walking: Travel breaks and surreal roaming on iconic salt encrusted Lake Eyre
Journey along the Old Ghan Railway and legendary 615 kms long Oodnadatta Track toward William Creek, located in the centre of the world’s largest cattle station of 6 million acres
Features
Accommodation
Basic but comfortable, air-conditioned, ensuite transportable cabins
Meals
Tailgate M/Tea
Lunch, afternoon refreshments, dinner and breakfast at the isolated William Creek Hotel
Travel
Driving: 199kms with several stops at natural and historic features along the way
Walking: Roam at various feature stops and serendipity moments
Head west this day across cattle station holdings as big as small countries to discover Coober Pedy, acknowledged as Australia’s Opal Capital
Features
Accommodation
Chance in a lifetime to sleep comfortably underground in a deluxe Coober Pedy Motel room. Every convenience except no window views.
Meals
Tailgate M/Tea near Lake Cadibarrawirracanna
Lunch and Dinner at local family style restaurant
Continental breakfast underground
Travel
Driving: A relaxed morning drive of 168 kms to Coober Pedy in two easy stages
Walking: Rest and relax, enjoy the journey
Today you’ll pass through the striking Painted Desert region few Australians are aware of, before joining a sealed highway run to the Marla Roadhouse and Motel
Features
Accommodation
Comfortable but basic ensuite highway motel units
Meals
M/Tea, A/Tea and Lunch all picnic tailgate style
Roadhouse restaurant dinner and breakfast
Travel
Driving: 367 kms at relaxed pace through the desert in 5 comfortable stages
Walking: Casual roaming at feature stops plus an optional 2.5 kms return walk with a modest climb on warn trails in the Painted Desert
Today you’ll enjoy an easy highway run into the Northern Territory for an early motel stop where you can rest and undertake any “make-good duties”. Later in the afternoon we’ll share a briefing on the Uluru / Kata Tjuta visits ahead.
Features
Accommodation
Comfortable spacious ensuite motel units with desert gardens and wildlife surrounds.
Meals
Tailgate M/Tea and casual roadhouse lunch
Motel / tavern restaurant for dinner and breakfast
Travel
Driving: 250 kms sealed highway drive crossing into the Northern Territory
Walking: Rest and relax, enjoy the journey
A prompt departure for Ayers Rock Resort and an early lunch. Afternoon walk/s at Kata Tjuta followed by restaurant dinner and feature evening visit to the Field of Light spectacular.
Features
Accommodation
Quality ensuite rooms at Desert Gardens - Ayers Rock Resort for 2 nights
Meals
M/Tea at Curtain Springs Station
Cafe Lunch at Ayers Rock Resort
Dinner at Resort restaurant
Day pack - carry continental breakfast on following day Uluru Base Walk
Travel
Driving: 248 kms sealed highway drive to Ayers Rock Resort
Walking: Casual roaming during the Curtain Springs Station roadhouse stop and at the Desert Oaks roadside park.
Guided afternoon walk options at Kata Tjuta
Valley of the Winds Karingara L/O and rtn 5.4 kms - 2.5 hrs
Walpa Gorge Walk 2.6 kms - 1 hr
A special day of connection, the natural history, the culture of the Anangu People, Tjukurpa the guiding foundation of their culture, the magnificence and spirit of Uluru.
Features
Accommodation
Quality ensuite rooms at Desert Gardens - Ayers Rock Resort
Meals
Continental Breakfast supplied at start of walk to be carried in your day pack,
Lunch at Resort Cafe
Special “Sounds of Silence Dinner” in the desert
Travel
Driving: Nominal local access only
Walking: 10 kms flat walk on easy trail - Uluru Base Walk
Today you travel to another of the Central Australia geological and scenic wonders, Kings Canyon
Features
Accommodation
Standard ensuite rooms at Kings Canyon Resort - 2 nights
Meals
Tail gate M/Tea at rest stop
Lunch at Kings Creek Station cafe
Refreshments and restaurant dinner at Kings Canyon Resort
Travel
Driving: 305 kms on good sealed road with three rest breaks
Walking: Rest and relax, enjoy the journey.
Late afternoon free time resort based Ridge Walk - 45min to 1 hr
A fulfilling time in Watarrka National Park and completion of the Kings Canyon Rim Walk, followed later by a visit to a local Aboriginal community for a special cultural experience.
Features
Accommodation
Standard ensuite rooms at Kings Canyon Resort
Meals
Walking sustenance
Restaurant breakfast and dinner
Poolside, light sandwich lunch
Travel
Driving: Nominal local access only
Walking: Optional 6kms / 3 to 4 hr Kings Canyon Rim Walk with initial challenging climb on formed stone steps (approx.1000)
A busy closing travel day packed with scenic and cultural highlights. Time too, to reflect on the variety of experiences enjoyed in your 15 day / 3,200 kms journey from Adelaide to Alice Springs
Features
Accommodation
End of tour accommodation pre-arranged with tour guests - not included in tour
Meals
Restaurant breakfast
Tailgate M/Tea and A/Tea
Early cafe lunch at historic Hermannsburg Mission
Travel
Driving: A busy travel day to conclude the tour. 469kms completed in 5 stages with feature based rest breaks
Walking: Roaming at various feature stops
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