Flinders Ranges in South Australia is one of the oldest mountain ranges on earth! Experience the unforgettable magic of the desert sky of the Real Australian Outback. The Flinders Ranges are known for their unique beauty, indigenous history, ancient geological formations, rich colours & textures and abundant wildlife. Home to a huge array of plant species, birds, reptiles and mammals, the vibrant colours of Yellow-footed rock wallaby the 800 million-year-old quartzite and limestone outcrop that is the Flinders, are truly spectacular.
On the first night on this Flinders Ranges tour, we stay at Merna Mora its a popular tourist destination in the Wilpena Pound area of the Central Flinders Ranges. Merna Mora plays a vital part in the cattle and sheep station enterprise and offers a genuine and authentic experience for those wishing to escape and witness the outback lifestyle and atmosphere.
Day 2 you will visit the Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary it is in spectacular, rugged mountains of the Flinders Ranges in South Australia's remote Outback. Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary is set in a privately owned, 610 sq km property, in the stunning Northern Flinders Ranges, which has unique, geological, scenic and ecological significance. Here you can experience a scenic flight over the area (optional at additional cost) Or you can enjoy plenty of hikes from the Arkaroola wilderness sanctuary a mecca for bushwalkers and nature lovers.
Day 3 is your adventure day with Arkaroola's signature 4WD tour - an unforgettable encounter with the timeless terrain and unique natural beauty of the Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary. Travelling in a specially constructed open-top 4WD vehicle, Ridgetop passengers are taken on a guided tour of some of the most spectacularly rugged country on earth. Trained tour guides share their knowledge of Arkaroola's 1600-million year geological history as they navigate the steep slopes and hair-raising ascents of the famous Ridgetop Track.
Inspiring images of red granite mountains and golden spinifex covered hillsides give way to a breath-taking view across the Freeling Heights, Lake Frome and the desert beyond. Take in the 360-degree panorama as you enjoy morning tea at Sillers Lookout - a lofty pinnacle at the end of the Track.
Day 4 of your Flinders Ranges Tour explore the old woolshed (once one of the most important in the land), and the stone monument to explorer Ernest Giles, who set out on a death-defying journey from Beltana to Perth, Western Australia in 1875, one of Australia’s most famous pioneering expeditions. Then we head to Wilpena Pound for some bushwalking, trails range from the leisurely hour-long Drought Busters Trail to the 7km Wangara Lookout Hike.
So much outback and nature to explore over the 5 days on tour you will really experience South Australia.
Your 5 Day Small Group Flinders Ranges tour includes Wilpena Pound, Southern and Northern Flinders, Arkaroola including 4WD Ridge top tour.