Day 1

NOTE: Pick up will be early morning (TBC) from the Ibis Adelaide, 122 Grenfell Street

We make our way towards the Flinders Rangers and pass through the picturesque Pichi Richi Pass before making our way to the historic town of Quorn, the original starting place of the old Ghan railway line. We then explore some of the southern parts of the Flinders Ranges, we pass over the steep slopes of Razorback Ridge and explore some of the walks around Wilpena Pound, a natural amphitheater surrounded by the Flinders Ranges. We make a stop at a Adnyamthanha painting and ceremonial site, to learn about the local indigenous culture.

Tonight, we will camp in the Flinders Ranges.

Highlights: Wilpena Pound, southern Flinders Ranges, Adnyamthanha painting and ceremonial site, Quorn, Pichi Richi Pass,
Estimated hiking distance: 6km
Meals provided: L, D

Day 2

Our day begins with a visit to Brachina Gorge and Bunyeroo Gorge in the Flinders Ranges. These gorges have a huge number of Yellow Footed Rock wallabies, emus, euros (wallaroos) as well as stunning rock formations.

We’ll leave the Flindrs Ranges behind and head to the colourful ochre cliffs. An important place for the Yandruwandha people who would come here to collect and trade their ochre.

Our next place of interest is Marree; you wouldn’t expect to find a yacht club here in the desert however, when Lake Eyre fills up, it’s surprisingly the perfect spot.

Tonight, we will set up our bush camp on the Oodnadatta track.

Highlights: Marree, Ochre cliffs, Flinders Ranges - Brachina Gorge and Bunyeroo Gorge
Estimated hiking distance: 2km
Meals provided: B, L, D

Day 3

We stop at Coward Springs for a dip in the 29 degrees celsius natural spa before reaching the historic Strangeway Springs; here, we will go for a wander through the old telegraph station ruins and see the springs bubbling from the ground.

Halligan Bay in Kati Thanda - Lake Eyre National Park is our next stop. This is where we can take in the amazing view of Lake Eyre filled with water for the first time in over 50 years.

The endothermic lake is the lowest natural point in Australia, at approximately 15 m (49 ft) below sea level.

Later we will make our way to our bush camp.

Highlights: Strangeway Coward Springs, Lake Eyre.
Estimated hiking distance: 4km
Meals provided: B, L, D

Day 4

This morning, we have the option for a scenic flight over Lake Eyre from William Creek, or you can choose to have a beer at a true outback bar.

As we make our way to Coober Pedy, we will take time to learn about the Dingo fence constructed in this area; it is one of the longest structures in the world as it stretches 5,614 kilometres.

Coober Pedy is our next stop where you will take a guided tour of a working opal mine. You’ll learn about the mining process and the techniques for finding the precious opals. After the tour you will have an opportunity to fossick for your own opals and shop in the galleries.

We will restock our supplies in the town, and you’ll be given the chance to look at a few of the other opal galleries.

We then continue to our bush camp.

Please note, you can leave the tour here at Coober Pedy and get the Greyhound bus back to Adelaide.

Highlights: William Creek, Dingo fence, going underground at Coober Pedy

Meals provided: B, L, D

Day 5

Today is all about taking in the desert scenery as we pass through the outback towns of Marla and Kulgera before we arrive in Alice Springs.

We’ll arrive about 2pm.

Highlights: Marla, Kulgera and Alice Springs
Meals provided: B, L