11 Day Outback South Australia with Outback Spirit

Arriving in Adelaide by 11am, the adventure begins as we depart for Hahndorf in the Adelaide Hills. Take a stroll through this charming and picturesque village before continuing to Penfolds Magill Estate for a heritage tour and tastings.

A passenger 120kg weight limit of applies to flights included in this tour. If your weight exceeds this amount, please contact us prior to booking to discuss.

Leaving the city behind us, we head north to Port Augusta, known as the gateway to the Flinders Ranges and home to the award-winning Wadlata Outback Centre.

Be transported back to where the dinosaurs roamed the land in the ‘Tunnel of Time’ at this award-winning attraction. From here, we’ll journey through to Quorn and Hawker before arriving at Wilpena Pound.

Wilpena Pound is characterised by spectacular scenery and supports nearly half of South Australia’s species of plants. Today, we enjoy a guided walk into Wilpena Pound to Hills Homestead, one of South Australia’s oldest and best preserved pastoral settlements.

Wander along Wilpena Creek past magnificent stands of river red gums with stunning views of the Pound wall in the distance. Longer walks are available for those who wish to explore further. This afternoon, we head to Stokes Hill Lookout to enjoy 360-degree views of the Flinders Ranges before returning to Wilpena Pound Resort for dinner. 

Note: This morning there is an opportunity to take a scenic flight over Wilpena Pound at an additional cost.
Important Note: Maximum passenger weight limits apply to all scenic or transfer flights.

Travel through the picturesque Brachina and Bunyeroo Gorges to Parachilna where we’ll lunch at the Prairie Hotel and enjoy a taste of true outback hospitality. Onwards, into the northern Flinders Ranges we arrive at Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary, a multi-award-winning haven.

Today, explore some of the most spectacular and rugged country on Earth. Travelling in open-back 4WD vehicles with expert guides, the Ridge Top Tour is a highlight of the Arkaroola experience. Later, we depart for Marree.

It’s time for a scenic flight over the spectacle of Lake Eyre where we’ll fly over Belt Bay and follow the Warburton Groove up the middle of the lake and into the Warburton Creek system.

From here, we follow the creek to Kalamurina Wildlife Sanctuary, landing late morning for a guided tour on the banks of the Warburton Creek. Here, we learn about the transformation of this country. We then travel by coach down the Birdsville Track, crossing Cooper’s Creek before arriving back into Marree late in the afternoon. 

Note: Todays tour splits into two groups. The second group will experience the activities in reverse.

Important Note: Maximum passenger weight limits apply to all scenic or transfer flights.

Departing Marree we follow the legendary Oodnadatta Track to William Creek. The track is steeped in history, natural wonders and rich cultural heritage, and is regarded as one of the best outback drives in Australia. It follows a traditional Aboriginal trading route and, because of the availability of water, was chosen for the Central Australian Railway.

Stopping off at Coward Springs siding, inspect a fully restored and heritage-listed railway site displaying history and remnants of the ‘Old Ghan’. Arrive into William Creek for lunch at the iconic William Creek Hotel before enjoying a special one-hour scenic flight over the ‘Painted Hills’. This rocky outcrop of large and small hills, which emerge suddenly out of a flat desert landscape, can only be accessed by air, due to its fragility and natural beauty. Later, we travel on to Coober Pedy. 

Note: Underground rooms at the Desert Cave Hotel cannot be guaranteed. 

Important Note: Maximum passenger weight limits apply to all scenic or transfer flights.

Coober Pedy is known as the opal capital of the world, supplying 70% of the world’s precious opals. This morning, we enjoy a guided tour of the Umoona Opal Mine including an opportunity for some opal shopping. Afterwards, we’ll head out to the Breakaways Reserve and admire the colourful low hills separated from the Stuart Range.

Travelling south, we head to Woomera – home to the Woomera Range Complex operated by the Royal Australian Air Force. Take your time as we visit the Woomera Interactive Rocket Range Museum and view historical displays relating to the Woomera Range and closed Joint Defence Facility at Nurrungar. In Port Augusta, the Arid Lands Botanic Gardens provides insight into the miracle of life in the outback and the survival of highly evolved adaptive plant communities.

Our destination today is the Clare Valley. Well known for its Riesling, the area also produces exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz varieties, which together account for nearly half of all wine from the area. After a tour through the region, we’ll visit a local winery for a relaxed lunch and wine tastings. Arriving back in Adelaide, we’ll dine together and recount tales of our outback adventure.

After breakfast this morning your tour comes to an end. You will be transferred to the airport or CBD hotel if staying on.