Adelaide: Eyre Peninsula and Flinders Ranges Adventure Trip – South Australia, Australia

EXPERIENCE

Venture to the Eyre Peninsula and learn to surf, discover the pristine coastline, see koalas in the wild and add a deeper meaning to your trip by participating in voluntary conservation work. Fall asleep each night under a sea of stars and connect with like-minded travellers. Unearth the 540-million-year-old Flinders Ranges with sweeping gorges, bushland brimming with wildlife and rich Aboriginal history.

Day 1: Adelaide to Port Lincoln

Your adventure begins as we head towards Wallaroo, where our ferry will set sail across the Spencer Gulf to the Eyre Peninsula. Back on the bus, travel to Port Lincoln for a Welcome to Country ceremony. Arrive at Mikkira Station Koala Sanctuary to set up camp. Relax with your new friends over dinner before rolling out your swag under the stars of the Milky Way..

Day 2: Coffin Bay

Head up the coast to Coffin Bay National Park, famed for its white sandy beaches and wildlife. Choose the optional extra of pulling on some waders and joining the Coffin Bay Oyster Farm Tour. If not, set out on the Oyster Trail walk. Back in Port Lincoln, enjoy a spot of wine tasting at Boston Bay Wines before heading back to camp.

Day 3: Port Lincoln

Pull on a wetsuit for a two-hour learn-to-surf lesson in the turquoise and calm water of Fisheries Bay. This afternoon, roll up your sleeves for three hours of conservation volunteering with the National Trust. Head back to camp via Lincoln National Park and Wanna Lookout.

Day 4: Port Lincoln to Flinders Ranges

Travel to Port Augusta for lunch and see silo art along the way. Arrive at Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park and stretch your legs on the Arkaroo Rock Trail, a significant cultural site for the Adnyamathanha people. Arrive at Wilpena Pound Resort to set up camp.

Day 5: Ilkara-Flinders Ranges National Park

Watch a mesmerising sunrise in Wilpena Pound, and then meet Park Ranger John from Ngai Nhina Yuras. After a Welcome to Country, walk with him as you listen to the fascinating stories of the Adnyamathanha People. Learn about Culture and Traditions, Bush Mai (food), artefacts, and medicinal plants, followed by a cultural smoking protocol. Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring more of the ancient Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park.

Day 6: Flinders Ranges to Adelaide

After packing up camp, head towards the Southern Flinders Ranges to visit the Jeff Morgan Gallery in the tiny town of Hawker. See some impressive silo art and visit an iconic bakery in Wirrabara before taking in 360-degree views from Bluff Lookout right out over the Spencer Gulf. Onwards, travel through the picturesque Clare Valley wine region for our final lunch and wine tasting before arriving in Adelaide at around 5 pm.

HIGHLIGHTS

Roam the ancient landscapes of Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
Learn about Aboriginal culture during experiences with local custodians
Participate in a meaningful conservation volunteering project
Taste seafood straight from the ocean during an oyster lease tour (OE)
Plunge into the ocean during a surfing lesson

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