Eyre Peninsula & Flinders Ranges

Days: 11 Days

Activity: 3. Active Moderate

Transport: Fly

$6,795.00

Tour description


Tour Description


Discover the breathtaking beauty, rugged landscapes and rich heritage of South Australia’s spectacular Eyre Peninsula and Flinders Ranges on this unforgettable eleven day adventure. Beginning in Adelaide, journey through coastal towns, dramatic national parks and world renowned wine regions while experiencing some of Australia’s most iconic natural wonders. Cruise the pristine waters of Coffin Bay, taste the region’s famous oysters, explore rugged coastlines, admire magnificent coastal scenery and visit charming country communities rich in history. Travel through the ancient Flinders Ranges, where towering mountain ranges, dramatic gorges and remarkable geological formations create unforgettable landscapes. Experience Wilpena Pound, Nilpena Ediacara National Park and the fascinating stories of Australia’s prehistoric past before continuing through the celebrated Clare Valley wine region. Along the way, discover the historic mining towns of Burra and Blinman, enjoy premium wine tastings, visit museums, galleries and lookouts, and experience magnificent sunsets over the outback. Stay in quality accommodation, savour regional produce and travel in comfort aboard a luxury coach while enjoying the warm hospitality for which South Australia is renowned. Combining spectacular coastlines, abundant wildlife, delicious food and wine, fascinating history and unforgettable scenery, this comprehensive journey showcases the very best of South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula, Flinders Ranges and Clare Valley, creating memories that will last a lifetime.


Tour Highlights


• Return flights between Sydney and Adelaide
• Adelaide city sightseeing tour
• Adelaide Oval and North Terrace precinct
• Glenelg and the Adelaide coastline
• Matthew Flinders Lookout, Port Augusta
• Scenic drive across the Eyre Peninsula
• Explore Whyalla and Cowell
• Two nights in Port Lincoln
• Lincoln Cove Marina and Winter Hill Lookout
• Axel Stenross Maritime Museum
• Boston Bay Wines tasting
• Calypso Star coastal cruise
• Coffin Bay oyster cruise and tasting
• Coffin Bay National Park
• Murphy’s Haystacks
• Bauer Loop and Whistling Rocks
• Pildappa Rock
• Kimba and the Big Galah
• Iron Knob Visitor Centre
• Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden
• Jeff Morgan Gallery, Hawker
• Two nights at Wilpena Pound Resort
• Wilpena Pound sunset experience
• Blinman Mine
• Nilpena Ediacara National Park guided tour
• Wadlata Outback Centre
• Clare Valley wine tasting at Sevenhill Cellars
• Guided tour of Burra
• Paulett Wines tasting
• Martindale Hall
• Quality accommodation throughout
• Fully escorted luxury coach touring

Itinerary

Fly from Sydney to Adelaide where your South Australian adventure begins. Meet your tour coach before discovering the highlights of Adelaide on a comprehensive sightseeing tour. Explore the cultural precinct along North Terrace, passing the South Australian Museum, Art Gallery, Parliament House and State Library before continuing to Adelaide Oval, Montefiore Hill and the city’s elegant parklands. Travel via Glenelg and the picturesque coastline through West Beach, Henley Beach, Grange and Semaphore before arriving at Port Adelaide. Late afternoon check into your accommodation before enjoying a welcome dinner.

Accommodation: ibis Adelaide
Meals: Dinner

Depart Adelaide and journey north through Port Wakefield, Lochiel and Snowtown, enjoying morning tea en route. Continue to Port Pirie for lunch before arriving in Port Augusta, known as the “Crossroads of Australia.” Visit Matthew Flinders Lookout for sweeping views across Spencer Gulf before checking into your accommodation and enjoying dinner.

Accommodation: Standpipe Golf Motor Inn, Port Augusta
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Travel south along the Eyre Peninsula, stopping in Whyalla to enjoy coastal views from Hummock Hill Lookout. Continue to Cowell where there is free time for lunch before travelling through Arno Bay and Tumby Bay, admiring colourful murals and picturesque seaside scenery. Arrive in Port Lincoln late afternoon and settle into your accommodation before dinner.

Accommodation: Port Lincoln Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour including Lincoln Cove Marina and Winter Hill Lookout, offering spectacular panoramic views across Boston Bay. Visit the Axel Stenross Maritime Museum before enjoying a wine tasting at Boston Bay Wines. Following free time for lunch, board a relaxing Calypso Star coastal cruise to experience Port Lincoln’s magnificent coastline from the water before returning to the hotel for dinner.

Accommodation: Port Lincoln Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Travel to beautiful Coffin Bay for a memorable oyster farm cruise, learning about the region’s world famous oyster industry while sampling fresh local oysters. Enjoy lunch at the Coffin Bay Café before exploring Coffin Bay National Park, visiting Almonta Beach and Avoid Bay. Continue via Elliston, stopping to admire the dramatic coastal scenery and Murphy’s Haystacks, before arriving in Streaky Bay for dinner.

Accommodation: Streaky Bay Motel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Travel via Bauer Loop to the spectacular Whistling Rocks before visiting the impressive granite formations of Pildappa Rock. Continue through Wudinna to Kimba, home of the famous Big Galah, where lunch is included. This afternoon visit the Iron Knob Visitor Centre before returning to Port Augusta for the evening.

Accommodation: Standpipe Golf Motor Inn, Port Augusta
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Visit the Wadlata Outback Centre and enjoy morning tea at the Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden before travelling through Quorn and Hawker. Visit the colourful Jeff Morgan Gallery before arriving at the spectacular Wilpena Pound Resort. Late this afternoon enjoy a sunset experience overlooking the magnificent natural amphitheatre of Wilpena Pound before dinner.

Accommodation: Wilpena Pound Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Travel to the historic township of Blinman, enjoying morning tea before exploring the heritage mine site. Continue to Nilpena Ediacara National Park for a guided tour, discovering internationally significant fossils that reveal some of Earth’s earliest complex life forms. Return to Wilpena Pound through the magnificent Flinders Ranges, with plenty of opportunities to admire the rugged scenery.

Accommodation: Wilpena Pound Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Farewell the Flinders Ranges and travel through Hawker, Cradock and Orroroo to historic Jamestown, visiting the Railway Station Museum. Continue to Sevenhill Cellars in the renowned Clare Valley for a wine tasting before checking into your accommodation and enjoying dinner.

Accommodation: Clare Country Club
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of the historic copper mining town of Burra, discovering its beautifully preserved heritage buildings and fascinating mining history. After lunch at the Burra Railway Station Café, return to the Clare Valley for a seated wine tasting at Paulett Wines. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner celebrating a wonderful South Australian adventure.

Accommodation: Clare Country Club
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast visit the magnificent Martindale Hall, one of Australia’s finest Georgian style mansions, before travelling back to Adelaide via Glenelg. Enjoy free time for lunch by the beach before transferring to Adelaide Airport for your return flight to Sydney, taking home unforgettable memories of South Australia’s spectacular coastlines, rugged mountain ranges and world class food and wine.

Meals: Breakfast

Activity Levels

  • 1. Easy
  • 2. Moderate
  • 3. Active Moderate
  • 4. Adventurous

Testimonials

Day excursions don’t get any better than this! From a fantastic itinerary and company to perfect weather and great food, it was an awesome day from start to finish. You all “made my day”!

Many

Just wanted to make comment about your a driver, Hans. What a treasure he is, a real asset to your company. Polite, attentive to detail, nothing was too much trouble, even when one of the group forgot her medication. Funny, relaxed and easy to be with and a good considerate driver. The coach was exceptional as well, extremely comfortable and roomy, especially for those of us with long legs.

Chris