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Flinders Ranges 6 Days Cultural & Heritage

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 YTT FR 6D C&H

Limited departures.. Book EarlySee also 8 day option

5 Nights various Accommodation

HighlightsArid lands,River cruise, Quorn,Iga Warta Cultural Centre, Arkaroola Blinman,Wilpena   Pound,Hawker Jeff Morgan gallery,Yourumbulla Cave. 

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

Day 1:Our journey starts with your accommodation pick up in Adelaide, 8:00am and as we travel northwards you start to see the changing landscape. In Pt Augusta we visit the, Wadlata Cultural Centre 1-2 hour tour, also our light lunch stop. Next stop, the Australian Arid Lands Botanic Gardens for a 1-2 hour native plan tour . Later we settle into our accommodation and dinner. (L,D)

Day 2:After breakfast its time for early morning relaxing 2 hour River Cruise along part of the Spencer Gulf. We depart Pt Augusta for today destination Iga Warta with some 340km northwards . Along the way we stop of in Quorn, one of South Australia’s historical towns for a early lunch at the Quongdong café. We discover Kanyaka Homestead ruins an old sheep property dating back to 1851. In Hawker with a fuel and comfort stop we continue via the highway stopping briefly along the way at Parachilna for a quick drink, as we press on to reach Iga Warta Cultural Center before dark here we stay in country Safari tent * accommodation and enjoy country cooking .* (B,L,D)

IMG_0980Day3: Today after breakfast we can relax and participate in and learn about the Adnyamathanha people with some activity options, the Coultard family are more relaxed so the pace of the days schedule will vary based on staff and weather.  The activties are (Traditional uses) Plant Tour (as Picture ) a site visit to Yura Muda or Malkii Panting sites.(Requires some bushwalking). Other options to note is Red Gorge optional (Includes bush lunch am start) a 5 hours combination 4wd and walking tour with some significance engravings at this site. Late afternoon after our activities are done we relax before dinner. A Cultural cookout using traditional bush tucker combinded with a warm campfire and traditional story telling brings us to a close for today * Note..Vegatarian option also avaliable. (B,L,D)

Day 4 :Awaken to fresh clear country air, after breakfast, we complete any activity not done at this point Ie: Plant Tour, Yura Muda or Malkii Pantingand thank the Coultard family of the Adnyamathanha People. After lunch it’s of to Arkaroola via Italowie Gorge and Balcanoona . With time to explore Arkaroola centre , maybe a small hike around the area after settling into our accommodation. After early dinner you have time to view the night sky from the Arkaroola Observatory.(optional) (B,L,D)

Day 5 :The day starts with an early breakfast, then we join the well known and recommended Ridge Top Tour, with spectacular view's along   the way, and from the top of Sillars lookout in this remote part of the Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary. On our return to Arkaroola we   grab a picnic lunch take away, before heading of back through the Gammon Ranges to historical Blinman 1859-1908. Here time permitting we take a look at this old copper mine or simply a coffee   at the Wildlime cafe. As we journey Southwards we visit, “The Great Wall  of China”, Stokes Hill lookout, Cazenaux tree and return to Wilpena Pound Resort .(B,L,D)

Day 6 :Unfortunately our time in the Flinders Ranges closes as we leave Wilpena Pound and journey south wards. In Hawker we visit the Jeff Morgan gallery and see the Wilpena Panorama painting before we visit, Yourumbulla caves with some excellent examples of aboriginal rock paintings. Traveling on through Orroroo to Jamestown where we stop Café 47 for our lunch. Continuing on to Clare Valley we are from here direct to Adelaide arriving about 6pm.(B,L).

NOTE …...

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

YTT FR 6D C&H

Tour details  

Period
1st July 2011 To 31st November 2012

Exceptions

  • Selected departure dates

  • All other departure dates.. By Arrangement only

Inclusion

    • All transport.

    • River Cruise .Pt Augusta

    • Ridge Top Tour .Arkaroola

    • Iga Warta Activities .Plant Tour & Option 2

    • Five nights twin share various accommodation.

    • All meals as indicated on itinerary.

    • Entry fees and permits.

    • Subject to availability code *

Excludes:

  • Travel Insurance

  • Iga Warta Alernative options *Red Gorge additional cost $60.00pp

  • Arkaroola Observatory $45.00pp

  • Tour cost:

  • AUD $ 2595.00 Adult per person, Min 2 per person twin share. Special New Tour Price.

  • AUD $ 2395.00 Adult per person, Min 3/ 4 per person

Restrictions

  • Minimum two people. (Single supplement of $200 only 3 person tour. N/A on single)

  • Maximum Four people for 4 WD - Accommodated tour

  • 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.

  • Subject to Availability code * .

 Transport Mode

  • Four-wheel drive

Summary Nights Accommodation & Location

  • Pt Augusta 1 Night

  • Iga Warta 2 Nights

  • Arkaroola 1 Night

  • Wilpena Pound 1 Night

 Tour Departures  Dates  or By Arrangement ** call me for a chat 

Code              Days Planned Dates          Adult p/p Child U14

YTT FR6DC&H

     6

April 2012

July 2012

October 2012

23rd to 28th

9th to 15th

22nd to 27th

 

$2,395
(Min 3 or 4 pp )

$2,595.00
(Min 2 pp Twin Share)

$POA

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