Flinders Ranges : 5 Day Accommodation Tour

Experience diverse cultural and heritage places of interest, feel the land as its thousands of years old.
The native Aboriginal people called Adnyamathanha (the stone people) are the keeper of this traditional land combined with panoramic views of the Flinders Ranges is a must.

Our journey starts with your Accommodation pick up as we depart Adelaide. With our small group comfortable in our Chauffeured 4wd, we travel north wards to discover South Australia’s gateway to the Outback the Flinders Ranges along the way we see the changing landscape.

Relaxing in a chair with a gentle afternoon breeze as “You” search the sky for a majestic Wedge Tail Eagle as it soars above. Surrounding you is vast and breathtaking scenery of Flinders Ranges.

Day 1
Depart Adelaide at 8 am and travel to Wilpena Pound along the way we will stop at Quorn, one of South Australia’s historical towns for lunch. Discover Kanyaka ruins an old wheat property dating back to 1851, visit Yourumbulla caves with some excellent examples of aboriginal rock paintings, before arriving in Wilpena Pound around 4.30 pm
( L D )

Day 2
With an early start we walk to the Historical Hills homestead walking via sliding rock along Wilpena creek. Wangarra Lookout will give you panoramic views of Wilpena pound. After morning tea we swap our walking shoes for the 4wd as we travel in air condition comfort to venture through Buneyroo Gorge, Brachina Gorge .We stop at the renowned Prairie Hotel at Parachilna for lunch to indulge in some”flinders feral food,”wild fruits, kangaroo fillet, emu eggs or perhaps wallaby stir fry. Continuing our tour we stop at Leigh creek coalfield, and on to our day 2 stop over, at Iga Warta Cultral centre and stay in a fixed modern tent /or motel room accommodation and enjoy country cooking and activities (B, L, D)

Day 3
Awaken to fresh clear country air and with time in the morning, enjoy one activity from a selection presented by the Adnyamathanha People. After lunch it’s of to Arkaroola via Italowie Gorge and Balcanoona after settling at our accommodation and evening dinner we view the night sky from the Arkaroola Observatory. (B, L, D)

Day 4
After breakfast the day starts with an early Ridge Top Tour, with spectacular view of this outback region. With time to explore Arkaroola centre and grab some lunch. Before heading of back through the Gammon Ranges to Blinman copper mines 1859-1908. As we journey Southwards via “Great wall of china” Stokes Hill Lookout, Cazenaux tree and return to Wilpena Pound Resort . (B, D)

Day 5
Unfortunately our time in the Flinders closes and with an early start, leads us on a picturesque drive through Moralana valley which lies between the South West wall of Wilpena Pound and the Elder Ranges. Continuing on to Hawker, Orroroo, Jamestown and with a quick light lunch, its of again via the Clare valley, arriving back in Adelaide
at approx 5.30 pm.(B,L)
 
Optional at Additional costs flights at Wilpena Pound or Arkaroola
Optional at Additional costs for Activities at Iga Warta
Optional at Additional costs Arkaroola Observatory

All Timings are subject to Change: Road conditions and or : Other factors : Refer Terms & Conditions .

Tour inclusions

Period
1 August 2008 --31 June 2009

 Inclusion

• All transport.
• Four nights twin share four star accommodation.
• Arkaroola Ridge top Tour
• All meals as indicated on itinerary.
• Entry fees and permits.

Excludes:

• Cost of optional scenic flight at Wilpena Pound or Arkaroola and optional Activities at Iga Warta
• And entry to  Arkaroola Observatory

Tour cost:

• AUD2495.00 Adult per person, twin share.
• Concession & Child POA 

 Restrictions

• Minimum two people. ( Single supplement will apply )
• Maximum five people for 4 WD --Camping & Accommodated tour
• Personal and corporate transfers are available
• Not recommended for children under four years
• All other activities outside standard tours are by arrangement with You Toucan Tour Management
• Additional fees and charges may apply
• All timings are subject to change - road conditions and or other factors.

Exceptions

• Dec Jan  & June July  --Subject to Availability

 Transport Mode

Four-wheel drive Option

Accommodation Tour Details
Code	Days	Planned Dates	Adult p/p	Cons p/p	Child U14
YTT F5A	5	3rd to 7th February 2009 17th to 21st February 2009 3rd to 7th March 2009 17th to 21st March 2009 7th to 11th April 2009 21st to 25th April 2009 5th to 9th May 2009 19th to 23rd May 2009 2nd to 6th June 2009 16th to 20th June 2009 4th to 8th August 2009 18th to 22nd August 2009 8th to 12th September 2009 22nd to 26th September 2009 6th to 10th October 2009 20th to 25th October 2009 3rd to 7th November 2009 17th to 21 November 2009	$2,495	$POA	$POA

*Other tour dates subject to availability

Please contact us to organise other dates if preffered. Please read our Terms & Conditions by clicking here.