Intrepid Travel
South Australia Outback Adventure
South Australia Outback Adventure
Spend 10 days exploring the best of South Australia’s Outback on a culturally rich and deliciously different small group adventure. From Adelaide, visit the opal capital of Australia, see silo art and watch stars sparkling above you in the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park. Hear traditional stories of the Adnyamathanha people and immerse yourself in the beauty of Arkaroola – a 610 sq m wildlife sanctuary. Taste fine wines in the Clare Valley and take optional hikes through sweeping landscapes. With First Nations experiences, comfortable accommodation, a knowledgeable leader and free time to take on hikes, scenic flights or 4WD adventures – this trip to the Outback is the whole package.
Activities
- Woomera – Lake Hart Rest Area
- Woomera – Heritage Museum & Visitor Centre
- Coober Pedy – Josephine’s Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage
- Coober Pedy – Underground Home, Church & Historic Mine Visit
- Coober Pedy – Kanku-Breakaways Conservation Park & Dingo Fence
- Marree – Leader-led Local History Walk
- Stuarts Creek – Wabma Kadarbu Mound Spring Conservation Park
- Lake Eyre – Picnic Lunch
- Farina – Restoration Project
- Wilpena Pound – Welcome to Country by Adnyamathanha Local
- Wilpena Pound – Bushwalk
- Wilpena Pound – Bushwalk
- Wilpena Pound – Sacred Canyon Yura Mulka Cultural Walk
- Clare Valley – Wine Tasting
Highlights
- Watch the night sky come alive during your night in Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary – there is no light pollution here, so it’s the perfect place to stargaze among the mountainous peaks.
- Enjoy a subterranean stay in Coober Pedy, the opal capital of Australia, in underground accommodation that’s cool, comfortable and unique to this part of the South Australian outback.
- Soak up the scenic beauty of the Clare Valley – one of Australia’s most famous wine regions – and sample Rieslings and other fine wines.
- Drive into the remote South Australian Outback and bounce along the famous Oodnadatta Track to William Creek where you can enjoy a cold beer and check out the unique ‘museum’ of memorabilia across the street.
- Take a bushwalk in Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, then head out on a private tour of Sacred Canyon, where you’ll learn about Aboriginal culture as you listen to the stories and insights from your Adnyamathanha guide. Later, take an optional hike in Wilpena Pound.
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Port Augusta is the perfect crossroads to wherever you want to go. Whether heading west across the Nullarbor to Western Australia, north to Alice Springs in Northern Territory, east to Broken Hill in New South Wales, or south to Adelaide you can get there from Port Augusta.
The busy city was established in 1854 and has a very interesting Outback Centre featuring displays on Aboriginal and Outback history and other interesting things to do. You can also join tours around the Northern Power Station and the Royal Flying Doctor Service, both of which are very interesting and informative. Heading north out of town you will come across the beautiful Australian Arid Lands Botanic Gardens, with some marvellous walks around the 250 hectares of land. You also shouldn’t miss the Apex Camel Cup held in August/September. |
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Located in the Southern Territory. Coober Pedy is known as the opal capital of the world, with many opal caves. |
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Located in the Southern Territory. Coober Pedy is known as the opal capital of the world, with many opal caves. |
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Situated on the coast of South Australia, Adelaide shines as one of Australia’s cultural centers and boasts extraordinary natural beauty throughout. The city center brims with tons of attractions guaranteed to entice any traveler, from the sprawling Adelaide Central Market, to Adelaide Zoo, to Adelaide Oval Stadium. Be sure to marvel at the city’s unique collection of flora in the Adelaide Botanic Garden, then stop for a tasting of the region’s best wines at the National Wine Centre, mere steps from the botanical gardens. Just outside the city limits, the Cleland Conservation Park offers both spectacular wildlife, including native koalas, kangaroos, and wallabies, and cascading waterfalls, the most famous being Waterfall Gully. Better yet, make the trek to Kangaroo Island, just across the St. Vincent Gulf from Adelaide, to see even more indigenous animals on the island’s many hiking trails. Travel west of Adelaide to the Glenelg neighborhood and unwind on the warm sands of Glenelg Beach, or stop by the collection of museums, which includes the popular Art Gallery of South Australia, near the University of Adelaide. With so much to see and do, charming Adelaide is likely to become your next favorite Australian destination! |
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