FLINDERS RANGES BEGINNERS TOURS

An ideal tour for the beginner. The going is easy as we travel through the Flinders Ranges and visit some of the more popular places like Bunyeroo Gorge, Brachina Gorge, Glass Gorge and Parachilna Gorge. But we also visit some out of the way places like Artimore ruins, Patawarta Gap, Hannigan Gap and Nuccaleena Mine. This tour shows you some fantastic Flinders Ranges scenery, history and Aboriginal rock art as well.

Duration: 4 days/ 5 nights

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CLOSE ENCOUNTERS AT ARGADELLS

If you’re pressed for time and can’t programme a two or three week holiday but still want an outback experience then this adventure is a perfect match for you. Close Encounters at Argadells is our 3 day/4 night long weekender in the Southern Flinders Ranges.

Argadells is a comfortable half day drive from Adelaide and is an unspoilt location of natural beauty with all the rugged splendour of the Flinders Ranges. At Argadells we enjoy the ancient landscapes of the Flinders, postcard vistas with a predominant vegetation of millions of yucca grass trees. You may also choose to take a leisurely stroll through the picturesque South Gorge.

An exciting range of 4WD tracks are on offer ranging from quite tame to challenging. While we are visiting this property we have the opportunity to be up close and personal with the endangered Yellow Footed rock wallaby. You will love the look of this beautiful creature.

BENDLEBY RANGES

On this tour camper trailers are allowed as we set up camp at Bendleby Ranges and stay there for the entire long weekend. There are two separate areas to be discovered. The first day we travel scenic routes like the Kokoda Trail, Gum Creek Drive and Black Oak Track while on the second day we tackle the rocky terrain of the Hungry Ranges traveling along the Billy goat track, Yakka Gorge and Ridge top track. Both areas are totally different and offer different sceneries along the way.  Accommodation can be arranged if required.

Duration: 2 days/3 nights

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FLINDERS RANGES PRIVATE PROPERTIES TOUR

We have picked 3 of the best 4 wheel drive properties in the Flinders Ranges so that you can experience many different 4 WD situations while enjoying the beauty and the ruggedness of the Flinders. This tour takes us high on top of the ranges with beautiful vistas of surrounding areas. There will be plenty of 4 wheel driving with history and spectacular sightseeing experiences thrown in along the way. This one is guaranteed to wet your appetite for more. Four wheel driving cost on three private properties is included in the price.

Duration: 5 days/6 nights

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FLINDERS RANGES AND GAMMON RANGES TOUR

This is an extension on the above tour where we also include the Gammon Ranges National Park. This is a complete Flinders Ranges experience where we travel through 3 private properties, drive along station tracks, through rugged gorges and travel along scenic mountain tracks taking in endless views. There will be plenty of history along the way as we travel the lesser visited places of the Flinders and Gammon Ranges offering Aboriginal culture as well. This tour is the highlight of the Flinders Ranges. Four wheel driving cost on three private properties is included in the price.

Duration: 7 days/8 nights

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LAKE EYRE AND FLINDERS RANGES TOUR

To see Lake Eyre when in flood is a rare occasion and definitely a sight not to be missed. When it floods, Lake Eyre becomes a breeding site for an enormous amount of water birds. It is curious that birds travel long distances to reach a newly arrived inflow of water, but how do they know when it has arrived or where to find it? We combine this visit to Lake Eyre with two of the best 4 WD tracks on private properties in the Flinders Ranges. This tour is a bird watchers delight and not to be missed. Four wheel driving cost on two private properties is included in the price.

Duration: 5 days/6 nights

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GOOG’S TRACK AND GAWLER RANGES

We see the Goog’s Track as an introduction to the Simpson Desert: it has many sand dunes, some are up to 25 metres high but the track is only 154 km in length whereas the Simpson Desert is about 500 km long. It also has the advantage of being close to a major town (Ceduna). One of our camp sites will be amongst the black oaks at the foot of Goog’s Lake where we can relax, sit back and admire the view. Continuing on to the Gawler Ranges, we stop at Lake Gairdner which is Australia’s fourth largest salt lake and has been the site of several land-speed records. Other points of interest in the Gawler Ranges are the historic sites of Old Paney Homestead and Pondanna Outstation and the scenic sites of Kolay Mirica Falls and the Organ Pipes. This tour is a good stepping stone to our next trip: The Simpson Desert.

Duration: 7 days/8 nights

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COONGIE LAKES, FLINDERS RANGES & BIRDSVILLE TRACK

We travel through the Flinders Ranges, along the Strzelecki Track to Innamincka, Coopers Creek and onto the Coongie Lakes. The Coongie Lakes. complex is an oasis for wildlife and visitors alike. It’s a recognised World Heritage area and is one of Australia’s most important arid zone wetlands. Over 200 bird species have been recorded here. This area is a bird lovers paradise and should be on every bird lovers MUST SEE list. We head back via the Walkers Crossing and the famous Birdsville Track and heading south we enjoy some artesian hot springs along the way. We end our tour with a full day 4 wheel driving on one of the Flinders Ranges best 4 wheel drive  properties, enjoying some of the typical Flinders Ranges sceneries the area has to offer.

Duration: 14 days/15 nights  

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SIMPSON DESERT, COONGIE LAKES & GAMMON RANGES

The Simpson Desert is a living desert with many species of flora and fauna. It is dominated by a remarkable system of parallel sand ridges with a deep red coloration, something that the Simpson Desert is so well known for. It offers many opportunities for the keen photographer. On its western side we find the Dalhousie Springs where the water temperature is a warm 35 degrees all year round. This place is a little oasis on the edge of the desert. The springs are the largest complex of artesian springs in Australia and are home to rare species of fish and other aquatic life. The springs are also a haven for birdlife, including waterfowl and birds of prey, and for reptiles like the Bearded Dragon, the Sand Goanna and the Perentie. Continuing along the French Track we reach Poeppel Corner, Big Red and Birdsville where we can all enjoy a refreshing cold drink to celebrate our achievement of crossing the Simpson. Then it’s onto Innamincka and the Coongie Lakes (see Coongie Lakes description).  You may choose to end your tour here.

Duration: 16 days/17 nights            

Alternatively you could choose to continue your tour with us and head back to Innamincka and the Coopers where you can enjoy a pale ale and maybe a pub dinner as well. We follow the Old Strzelecki Track and head south to the Gammon Ranges. We visit the infamous Grindell’s Hut and explore the beautiful and rugged region of the Gammon Ranges including Arkaroola, Nooldoonooldana waterhole & Bolla Bollana Springs. We wind our way back through the ranges eventually ending up at Parachilna Gorge where the tour comes to an end.

Duration extended tour: 22 days/23 nights

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MAGNIFICENT KIMBERLEY ADVENTURE – WESTERN AUSTRALIA

The magnificent Kimberley is one of our extensive adventures, with commencement and conclusion in Central Australia at Alice Springs.

We travel through the vast Tanami Desert to Halls Creek from where we detour to Purnululu National Park (Bungle Bungles). Here we spend a couple of days exploring the outstanding natural and cultural heritage values of this World Heritage listed park. An optional helicopter flight to view the beehive formations from above is highly recommended. Back on the Great Northern Highway heading west we stop to take a cruise through Geikie Gorge on the mighty Fitzroy River. We then continue on to the pearling town of Broome, where we can experience the vibrant atmosphere of this interesting and remote town and to stock up on some last minute provisions before we head out to the infamous Gibb River Road.

CAPE YORK – FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND

We start this extended tour with a visit to Lawn Hill National Park which is a must see destination on anyone’s itinerary. Continuing on to Cairns we head north  through the lush Daintree National Park and Cape Tribulation. You know when you’re in Far North Queensland because the vegetation is so lush and green. We visit historic Cooktown and stock up on some last minute groceries. Then it is onto Lakefield National Park which is Queensland second biggest national park. Here the fishing is great and the bird life absolutely magnificent.

Further north we head into the Iron Range National Park where (if we’re lucky enough) we might spot the spectacular Eclectus Parrots. Here we find ourselves camping in tropical rainforest with only a stone throw’s away from a white sandy beach and crystal clear water.  No swimming though as this is croc territory! Once on the Old Telegraph Line we come to numerous creek and river crossings