Departs Adelaide Mon Wed Sat.
Finishes Alice Springs approx 7pm .
Max People 24
Extra costs: $25 National Park fee, $17 fuel levy.
:: What to Bring
Sturdy walking shoes (ankle high), hat & sunscreen, towel & toiletries, swimming gear, warm clothing in winter, water bottle, torch, insect repellent, camera & film, pillow, sleeping bag (can be hired for $15)
15kg luggage limit
:: What's Included
Includes 3 nights dorm accommodation and 2 nights camping. Itinerary may vary according to seasonal conditions. Experienced guides, all meals as indicated, accommodation transfers, camping fees & equipment, hostel accommodation where stated, Opal Mine tour
:: Highlights
Flinders Ranges, Parachilna, Wilpena Pound, Coober Pedy, Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon, Aboriginal Culture
:: Itinerary
Day 1 - Adelaide to Parachilna
Leaving Adelaide we travel through Clare Valley then continue on to Kanyaka Homestead the Flinders Ranges. We stop and view rock art at Yourambulla Caves before heading for our overnight dorm accommodation at Parachilna. (LD)
Day 2 - Flinders Ranges & Wilpena Pound
Enjoy a scenic drive through Parachilna Gorge before arriving at Wilpena Pound, the jewel of the Flinders Ranges. Pull out the hiking boots for a guided climb of Mt Ohlssen-Bagge and you will be rewarded with fantastic views over the ranges, the desert and Lake Torrens. After lunch, we travel to remote Rawnsley Park sheep station where we stay overnight in dorms. (BLD)
Day 3 - Rawnsley Park to Coober Pedy
We travel to Coober Pedy then take a town and opal mine tour with a chance to go opal fossicking (time permitting). We stay in an underground bunkhouse in Coober Pedy. (NB. upgrade to Hotel accommodation is available at own expense) (BLD)
Day 4 - Coober Pedy to Uluru
We drive through rugged desert country to Yulara for the sunset at Uluru (Ayers Rock) then view the stars in our overnight permanent camp at Yulara. (BLD)
Day 5 - Uluru to Kata Tjuta & Kings Canyon
Up early for the Uluru sunrise where you can enjoy a base walk or choose to climb Uluru, then take a guided interpretive walk at Mala. We visit Kata Tjuta(Olgas) and head to Kings Canyon for our overnight camp. (BLD)
Day 6 - Kings Canyon to Alice Springs
Explore Kings Canyon, including the breathtaking North and South walls, 'The Lost City', and 'Garden of Eden' . After lunch we depart for Alice Springs viewing the rugged desert scenery along the way. (BL)
All tickets purchased through the website are open tickets valid for 6 months.
