6-Day Eyre Peninsula & Flinders Ranges Adventure Tour

Itinerary

Day 1: Adelaide to Flinders Ranges National Park

Stop At: Flinders Ranges National Park, Brachina and Bunyerooo Gorges, Hawker, South Australia 5434 Australia
Headed north, we’ll stop in at Clare for a quick coffee before continuing on to the ancient Southern Flinders Ranges. So unique are the fossils found in this landscape, geologists had to revise the geologic time-line of the Earth’s history, identifying a new era called the Ediacaran period!
Duration: 12 hours

Stop At: Warren Gorge, Quorn, South Australia Australia
Hike Alligator Gorge where we’ll have lunch and explore the pristine Warren Gorge where we’ll be spending the night camped out under the stars of the Southern Cross. We’ll also be keeping our eyes peeled for the rare yellow-footed rock wallaby that is bouncing back from near-extinction.

Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Bush camping at Warren Gorge, which has a toilet but no shower facilities.

Day 2: Flinders Ranges to Eyre Peninsula

Stop At: Venus Bay VIC 3956, Australia
Today we travel to the wild and beautiful Eyre Peninsula, loved for its footprint-free white sandy beaches and rugged coastline. Check out some unique silo art in the outback town of Kimba, and after a quick pit stop for lunch, it’s time to head towards the coast. Stretch the legs on a coastal walk around Venus Bay where you will see dolphins surfing the waves.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Lake Newland, South Australia 5670, Australia
Then it’s time for your first hit of adrenalin, testing out your sandboarding skills in some epic dunes.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Coodlie Park Farm Retreat, Flinders Highway, Port Kenny SA 5671, Australia
In the afternoon, pull into our home base at Coodlie Park where company owner Hassie will cook up an authentic Aussie BBQ feast. Share campfire stories with travellers from our other tour before rolling out your swag in a unique swag hut for the night.

Today we drive approximately 450km (5 hours) in total, with stops along the way.

Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camp in a unique swag hut at Coodlie Park.

Day 3: Baird Bay & Mikkira Station

Stop At: Baird Bay, South Australia Australia
This morning you’ll have the opportunity to swim, snorkel and splash about with playful sea lions and magical dolphins on a 3-hour cruise in the calm and sheltered waters of Baird Bay. This tour is operated by Baird Bay Eco Tours and is an optional experience. At only $180, it will be a memory you’ll treasure forever.

Those who choose to stay on land will travel to Point Labatt Conservation Park, the only place on the mainland where Australian seal pups can be seen learning to swim, play and rest on the beach.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Mikkira Station, 30KM Southwest From Port Lincoln On Mikkira Lane Of Fishery Bay Road, Port Lincoln, South Australia Australia
After lunch on the foreshore we’ll explore some cool coastal caves. Then we’ll head on toward our campsite at Mikkira Station—home to a wild koala population. Drive time today is 4.5 hours.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tonight you’ll camp under koala-filled gum trees.

Day 4: Port Lincoln & Mikkira Station

Stop At: Port Lincoln SA 5606, Australia
Today you are offered two very different itineraries. Those who love aquatic wildlife and/or are seeking an adrenalin rush, can choose the full day optional experience of coming face-to-face with the majestic, Great White Shark. There are two operators offering different types of experiences. From staying dry in a revolutionary glass viewing aqua sub, to the more extreme option of entering the cage. Prices range from $350 to $564 depending on your choice. Please see ‘Optional Extras’ for more information.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Lincoln National Park, Donington Road, Port Lincoln, South Australia 5607 Australia
If you choose to stay on land, then you will be exploring the Eyre Peninsula’s amazing coastal scenery. From the wild and rugged Whalers Way, to the white sandy beaches of Coffin Bay National Park. After lunch on the foreshore at Coffin Bay, we’ll head into Port Lincoln, also known as ‘Australia’s Seafood Capital’. Explore and enjoy some free time before picking up the rest of the group and heading back to the friendly koalas at Mikkira Station, where we camp for a second night.

Drive time today is about 2.5 hours unless you are doing the sharks experience in which case it is only 1 hour.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Coffin Bay National Park, South Australia 5607 Australia
Walk the footprint free sandy beaches.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Port Lincoln Marina, Marina Dr, Port Lincoln SA 5606, Australia
Grab a coffee in picturesque Port Lincoln.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camp back at Mikkira Station with the neighborly koalas.

Day 5: Port Lincoln to Mt. Remarkable

Stop At: Fishery Bay, Proper Bay Road, Port Lincoln, South Australia Australia
Surfing is a way of life in Australia, so today you’ll pull on a wetsuit for a two-hour learn-to-surf lesson with Xtreme Kite & Paddle. The turquoise and calm waters of Fisheries Bay in Port Lincoln are the perfect place to Hang 10! Those not wanting to surf will be able to relax, swim or explore.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Mount Remarkable National Park, Mambray Creek, South Australia Australia
After lunch it’s onwards to the ancient Southern Flinders Ranges and Mt. Remarkable National Park. We’ll set up camp for the night at Mambray Creek and then head out to see the abundant native wildlife that call this region home.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Camp at Mt. Remarkable National Park, which has showers and toilets.

Day 6: Mt Remarkable to Adelaide

Stop At: Daveys Gully Trail, Wilmington SA 5485, Australia
This morning we’ll embark on our last hike of the tour through Davey’s Gully.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Clare Valley, South Australia Australia
Back on the bus we’ll head towards Adelaide but not before travelling through some quaint country towns. South Australia is well known for its world-class wine and our last stop of the tour will be for lunch and wine tasting in the picturesque Clare Valley. Cheers to that.

Drive time today is about 5 hours and this overland adventure ends up on arrival in Adelaide. Although there are no formal activities planned, it is usual for the group to get together and reflect on our 9-day adventure over a few drinks and meal (at own expense).

There’s no accommodation provided tonight so please make sure you have booked your accommodation prior to departure.

Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.