FLINDERS RANGES 3 Day 4WD Eco Safari – Private Charter
LUXURY ACCOMMODATION ~ 4 STAR ECO VILLA
DAY 1 – Head north along the eastern side of Spencer Gulf stopping at historical coastal towns, learning about our rich maritime history. Take a stroll down the longest jetty in the Southern Hemisphere at Port Germain, once a bustling port for sail ships & seafarers.
Enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch at Mt Remarkable National Park surrounded by stunning 600 million year old rock formations and home to an abundance of native wildlife. If you enjoy bushwalking, we will take you on a one hour guided walk along beautiful tree-lined creek beds with spectacular views over the area.
Continue our journey across one of the oldest mountain ranges on earth, through the picturesque Pichi Richi Pass to Quorn. With its typical outback buildings and the original Ghan Railway station, it has been the setting for many iconic Australian films. Follow in the path of our early explorers and head to Warrens Gorge Conservation Park to search for the rare and elusive Yellow-Footed Rock Wallabies. Dramatic rock formations and outcrops harbour these endangered wallabies with an estimate of only 8000 living in the wild. Sit back in the 4WD as we head along the rough and dusty outback tracks through the deserted Willochra Plain where eagles soar and emus run free. Wander around deserted ghost towns with their early history of hardship where pioneers survived temporarily but eventually gave way to the unforgiving desert conditions.
Final destination today is a working sheep station at Rawnsley Park situated on the southern side of the famous Wilpena Pound. Settle into your comfortable 4 star Eco-Villa, wind down, relax and perhaps enjoy a glass of wine. We will escort you to the resort’s Award Winning Woolshed Restaurant for an evening meal (inclusive). You are welcome to spend the evening by yourselves and discuss your day of adventure in the Australian bush or be joined by your guide if you prefer.
Overnight: Rawnsley Park Station.
Meals: (L) (D)
DAY 2 – Your breakfast has been placed in your Eco-Villa, ready for you to prepare; orange juice, eggs, cereal and good coffee.
This morning spend time in the spectacular Bunyeroo Gorge and visit secluded areas of great natural beauty. Travel through the rugged creek beds of Brachina Gorge, an area alive with wildlife and a geological history dating back millions of years. This area is where the world-renowned South Australian painter Sir Hans Heysen was inspired for many of his landscapes.
Lunch is at the iconic Outback Prairie Hotel, where the adventurous can enjoy a selection of bush foods, including native preserves, kangaroo, emu and camel. A fine selection of chicken, ham and vegetarian food is also available.
Travel through Parachilna Gorge on our way to the old copper mining town of Blinman.
Immerse yourself in the ancient landscape; take that special photograph or just enjoy some of the most spectacular outback scenery Australia has to offer; the prolific wildlife is a bonus.
Relax next to the fire or on the veranda and indulge in a three course dinner at The Wilpena Pound Resort.
Return to your Rawnsley Park Eco-Villa at approximately 8.00pm.
Optional Extra! 30 minute flight over spectacular Wilpena Pound and surrounding area.
Overnight: Rawnsley Park Station.
Meals: (B) (L) (D)
DAY 3 – Sleep in if you wish and prepare your breakfast from the deck of your luxurious Eco-Villa.
Take a one hour bushwalk to an Aboriginal art site where the Adnyamathanha people have left rock art depicting their ceremonies over thousands of years. Travel back along the eastern side of the mountains with spectacular Red Gum lined creeks to Melrose, the oldest town in the Flinders Ranges.
Then onto the world famous Clare Valley, one of the premium wine regions in South Australia where you can have a taste of the fine local wines. You will have life-long memories to share with family and friends about the Flinders Ranges & Outback Australia.
Arrive in Adelaide at approximately 6.00pm.
Meals: (B) (L)
Departs Adelaide 8.00am daily on demand
Highlights
Complimentary pick-up and drop off
Wilpena Pound
Professional, accredited tour guide/driver
Brachina Gorge/Ediacara Fossils
Comfortable air-conditioned 4WD vehicle
Bunyeroo Gorge
Mt Remarkable National Park
Aboriginal Rock Art site
Quorn/Old Ghan Railway Station
Clare Valley
Warren Gorge & Kanyaka Ruins
Bushwalking (optional)
Flinders Ranges National Park
Great for Photography
Pricing
Superior Motel accommodation
Adult: $5,995 pp – 1 passenger
Adult: $3,995 pp – 2 or more passengers
Child (12 years and under): $1,995 on request
Please email at info@saecotours.com.au to receive special price
THIS IS A PERSONALISED SMALL GROUP ECO TOUR, DESIGNED TO GIVE YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AREAS THE WORLD HAS TO OFFER.
“We offer our valued customers small groups, authentic encounters, maximum freedom, and assure personal attention, respect for the environment, nature and local people. Always.”
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