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Roam the wild landscapes of South Australia and revel in the freedom to live life untamed. The Eyre Peninsula and Flinders Ranges offer the perfect paradox of outback and ocean to awaken your senses. Venture to the Eyre Peninsula and learn to surf, discover the pristine coastline, see koalas in the wild and add a deeper meaning to your trip by participating in voluntary conservation work. Fall asleep each night under a sea of stars and connect with like-minded travellers. Unearth the 540-million-year-old Flinders Ranges with sweeping gorges, bushland brimming with wildlife and rich Aboriginal history.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Meet us at the Adelaide Central Bus Station at 6.45 am. Our Bus will park near 91 Franklin Street, Adelaide. Please reconfirm your booking 48 hours prior to departure at which point your pick-up location will be confirmed.
Itinerary
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Your nature roaming adventure begins as we head towards Wallaroo on the Yorke Peninsula, where our ferry will set sail across the Spencer Gulf towards the Eyre Peninsula at 9 am. Grab a coffee at the onboard café, relax, and enjoy the two-and-a-half-hour cruise across the gulf.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
2
On disembarking in Lucky Bay, jump back on the bus to Port Lincoln. Have some free time in Cowell to buy lunch and see some unique silo art. Upon arrival into Port Lincoln / Galinyala, be greeted by proud Barngarla woman Emmalene Richards for a Welcome to Country ceremony.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
3
After a quick stop in town, arrive at Mikkira Station Koala Sanctuary to set up camp. This private property is home to the Eyre Peninsula's only wild koala population and has many kangaroos and emus to spot. Relax with your new friends over dinner before rolling out your swag under the stars of the Milky Way. Today, travel around 370km.
12 hours • Admission ticket included -
4
After breakfast, head up the coast to Coffin Bay National Park. Famed for its white sandy beaches and wildlife, spend some time exploring, swimming and relaxing.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
5
A visit to Coffin Bay isn't complete without tasting the region's famous oysters, so you can choose the optional extra of pulling on some waders and joining the Coffin Bay Oyster Farm Tour. Wade out to a semi-submerged tour deck in a working commercial oyster farm and learn about these delicious molluscs from the farmer himself. Get a hands-on shucking lesson and taste oysters plucked straight from the ocean. For those not wanting to don the waders, you can set out on the Oyster Trail walk or relax over a coffee or lunch at Oyster HQ whilst soaking up the views over Coffin Bay.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
6
Later, back in Port Lincoln, enjoy some free time to explore the town and enjoy a spot of wine tasting at Boston Bay Wines before we head back to camp.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
7
Alternative Itinerary Those coming to Port Lincoln to get up close and personal with the aquatic wildlife can opt to have a Great White Shark experience or swim with the ever-playful Australian Sea Lions. These outsourced activities are not included in the itinerary and must be booked directly with Calypso Star Charters. Please see Optional Extras for more information. Drive time today is about 1.5 hours unless you are doing the shark experience, in which case it is only 1 hour. Accommodation Swag camping at Mikkira Station, which has a toilet and shower. (Please note in high fire danger periods, camping is not permitted here, and an alternative campsite will be utilised).
12 hours • Admission ticket included -
8
Surfing is a way of life in Australia, so today, pull on a wetsuit for a two-hour learn-to-surf lesson. The turquoise and calm water of Fisheries Bay is the perfect place for beginners to perfect their skills. Those not wanting to surf can relax on the beach or swim.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
9
The National Trust of South Australia cares for the world's natural and built heritage and relies on the support of volunteers to protect and preserve special places. So, this afternoon after lunch, roll up your sleeves for three hours of conservation volunteering at Brinkworth Reserve. Our activity depends on the time of year but could involve collecting seeds, weeding or planting trees whilst learning from their passionate volunteers.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
10
Head back to camp via Lincoln National Park and Wanna Lookout, then relax over dinner. Today, travel approximately 60km.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
11
Today we have some distance to cover, so say farewell to the wild Eyre Peninsula, travelling to Port Augusta for lunch and to see some impressive silo art along the way.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12
Come late in the afternoon and arrive at Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park. The fossils in this landscape are so unique that geologists had to revise the geologic timeline of Earth's history to encompass a new era called the Ediacaran period. It is also famed for having some of the clearest skies in the Southern Hemisphere, perfect for stargazing.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
13
Stretch your legs on the Arkaroo Rock Trail, a significant cultural site for the Adnyamathanha people with impressive views over the Chace Range.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
14
Come late afternoon, arrive at Wilpena Pound Resort to set up camp and enjoy dinner before rolling out your swag and spotting shooting stars. Today, we drive approximately 530km, with stops along the way.
12 hours • Admission ticket included -
15
Watch a mesmerising sunrise in Wilpena Pound, and then after breakfast, meet local Park Ranger and proud Adnyamathanha man John from Ngai Nhina Yuras. After a Welcome to Country, walk with him in a place where the sun and moon create magic as you listen to the fascinating stories of the Adnyamathanha People. Learn about Culture and Traditions, Bush Mai (food), artefacts, and medicinal plants, followed by a cultural smoking protocol.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
16
Return to camp for lunch and a dip in the resort swimming pool in warmer weather. With a better understanding of Aboriginal culture, spend the rest of the afternoon exploring more of the ancient Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park. Today, travel around 80km. Back at the resort, relax and soak up the serenity of this ancient landscape, and have dinner with your newfound friends.
14 hours • Admission ticket included -
17
After packing up camp, head towards the Southern Flinders Ranges to visit the Jeff Morgan Gallery in the tiny town of Hawker.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
18
See some impressive silo art and visit an iconic bakery in Wirrabara before taking in 360-degree views from Bluff Lookout right out over the Spencer Gulf.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
19
Onwards, travel through the picturesque Clare Valley wine region for our final lunch and wine tasting before arriving in Adelaide at around 5 pm. Today, travel approximately 450km.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Adelaide to Port Lincoln
Coffin Bay
Port Lincoln
Port Lincoln to Flinders Ranges
Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
Flinders Ranges to Adelaide
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour is active so a reasonable level of fitness is required
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Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- For a 50% refund, you must cancel 2–6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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