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Itinerary
Day 1: Perth to Fitzgerald River National Park
Stop At: Wave Rock, Hyden, Western Australia 6359 Australia
Your Perth to Adelaide camping tour begins travelling east from the city over the Darling Ranges, stopping for coffee at Western Australia’s oldest inland town, York. A bit more driving, and you’ll be eating lunch in the shadow of Wave Rock.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fitzgerald River National Park, Bremer Bay, Western Australia 6346 Australia
By late afternoon, setting up camp in Fitzgerald River National Park. This is one of Australia’s largest and most botanically significant national parks, renowned for its rugged hinterland, coastal scenery and more than 1,800 beautiful and rare plant species.
Today travel around 600 km (10 hours) and camp at Fitzgerald River National Park, which has toilet and shower facilities.
Duration: 12 hours
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Accommodation included: Tonight, swag camp at Fitzgerald River National Park, which has toilet and shower facilities.
Day 2: Fitzgerald River to Cape Le Grand National Park
Stop At: East Mount Barren, Hopetoun WA 6348, Australia
Begin the morning with a brisk hike up East Mt. Baron for breathtaking views.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Esperance WA 6450, Australia
Enjoy some free time in Esperance to grab lunch (own cost).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dempster Head, West Beach WA 6450, Australia
Connect to Country during a 90-minute Dabungool Cultural Experience. Join local Wudjari Nyungar mother and daughter as they guide you on a coastal walk to learn about the six seasons, bushfood and medicine plants that have sustained the Wudjari people for many thousands of years.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Twilight Beach Esperance, Twilight Beach Road, Esperance, Western Australia Australia
Stop for a swim at magical Twilight Beach.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lucky Bay Road Cape Le Grand National Park, Esperance, Western Australia 6450 Australia
Travelling a little further east to Cape Le Grand National Park. Set up camp where the bush meets the beach at Lucky Bay, your base, for two nights. Spend the afternoon hiking, swimming in turquoise waters, or simply just soaking up the serenity.
Travel about 250km today.
Duration: 14 minutes
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Accommodation included: Swag camping at Lucky Bay in Cape Le Grand National Park, which has toilet and shower facilities.
Day 3: Cape Le Grand National Park
Stop At: Cape Le Grand National Park, Cape Le Grand Rd, Esperance, Western Australia 6450 Australia
Sunrise is a sacred time here, and it’s also when the friendly western grey kangaroos are most active. Wander onto the beach to say hello before strapping on your hiking boots to embark on one of the best hikes of the tour, climbing Frenchman Peak for sweeping views across Cape Le Grand and Recherche Archipelago. Spend the remainder of the day unearthing this incredible park. Traverse through lush bushland, swim at fantastic bays and coves and learn about its abundant flora and fauna.
We drive only 10 minutes today, and walks will vary from 2-4 hours. Stay a second night in Cape Le Grand.
Duration: 1 day
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Accommodation included: Swag camping for a second night at Lucky Bay.
Day 4: The Nullarbor
Stop At: Norseman, Norseman, Western Australia
Rise with the sun and hit the road. By nightfall, we’ll be falling asleep under the star-filled outback skies of the Nullarbor. En route, stop at the quintessential outback town of Norseman for breakfast before we traverse the Eyre Highway eastbound, taking in Australia’s longest straight road, 90 Mile Straight.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Nullarbor, Nullarbor, South Australia
Watch the ever-changing landscapes from your window as your guide regales the history and stories that make this land unique. Tonight, gaze up at distant galaxies on a real bush camping experience on the Nullarbor.
Today’s driving time is about 10 hours, and tonight, bush camp on the Nullarbor (no facilities).
Duration: 16 hours
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Accommodation included: Swag camping on the Nullarbor (no facilities).
Day 5: The Nullarbor and the Great Australian Bight
Pass By: Nullarbor, Nullarbor, South Australia
Today we continue crossing the outback of the mighty Nullarbor
Stop At: Eucla, Eucla, Western Australia
Make a stop at Eucla, an old telegraph township now mostly buried beneath dunes. Classic Australian sights stretch out before us on the road today.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Great Australian Bight, Nullarbor, South Australia Australia
Keep your cameras at the ready for iconic photo opportunities at the famous camels, kangaroos and wombats crossing road sign and the edge of Australia, where the outback drops dramatically into the Southern Ocean. Stretching approximately 200 kilometres along the Great Australian Bight, Bunda Cliffs are the world’s longest continuous line of sea cliffs.
Further on, unearth a piece of Australian history as we cross the Dingo Fence. At 5,614 kilometres, it is the world’s longest fence and marks the entry point to the Yalata Aboriginal lands.
Stop At: Fowlers Bay, Fowlers Bay, South Australia
Finally, in the afternoon, arrive at Fowlers Bay.
Travel time today is about 7 hours, and camp at which provides toilets and showers.
Duration: 12 hours
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Accommodation included: Swag camping at Fowlers Bay Caravan Park, which provides toilets and showers.
Day 6: Eyre Peninsula’s West Coast
Stop At: Cactus Beach, Point Sinclair Rd, Penong, South Australia 5690 Australia
This morning, unearth some pristine coastal sights, including a legendary surf break at Cactus Beach
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Penong Windmill Museum, Stiggant’s Road, Penong, South Australia 5690 Australia
Stop at the Penong Windmill Museum to meet ‘Bruce’, the biggest windmill in Australia.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Streaky Bay, Streaky Bay, South Australia
Free time in Streaky Bay for lunch (own cost)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Woolshed Cave, Talia, Venus Bay, South Australia 5670 Australia
Test your sandboarding skills in some massive dunes.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Coodlie Park Eco Retreat, 21423 Flinders Hwy, Talia SA 5670, Australia
Come late afternoon, arrive at Coodlie Park Farm Retreat to enjoy a barbecue feast and roll out your swag in a unique outdoor hut.
Today travel approximately 400km.
Duration: 14 hours
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Accommodation included: Swag camping at Coodlie Park Farm Retreat, which provides toilets and showers.
Day 7: Baird Bay
Stop At: Bairds Bay, Bairds Bay, South Australia
Today, get ready for a truly magical wildlife encounter. Head out on a small boat into the calm waters of Baird Bay to Jones Island, home of a wild colony of Australian Sea Lions. Once moored, pop on a snorkel swim in the rock pools. Before long, some curious and playful sea lions will likely come to take a closer look, twisting, twirling and splashing around you. When you thought this day couldn’t get any better, it is likely you will also have the chance to swim with wild, bottlenose dolphins as well. It’s important to note these creatures are wild and are not fed or coerced in any way. This optional three-hour cruise is an outsourced adventure operated by Baird Bay Eco Tours.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Point Labatt Conservation Park, 50km south of Streaky Bay, Streaky Bay, South Australia 5680 Australia
Those who choose to stay on land will travel to Point Labatt Conservation Park, the only place on the mainland where you can see Australian seal pups playing and resting on the beach.
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Elliston, Elliston, South Australia
After lunch, travel to Elliston for a short coastal drive.
Stop At: Port Lincoln, Port Lincoln, South Australia
After lunch, continue down the coast, stopping at travel to Elliston for a short coastal drive, then onwards to set up camp for two nights at Bayview Park.
Duration: 12 hours
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Accommodation included: Swag camping at Bayview Park which has shower and toilet facilities.
Day 8: Port Lincoln & Coffin Bay
Stop At: Port Lincoln, Port Lincoln, South Australia
This morning, you can give back during a conservation volunteering experience. We have various conservation partners across our regions, including Bayview Park, where we camp for two nights. They offset their carbon footprint by collecting and propagating native seeds and revegetating the land. What we do this morning depends on the time of year, but you might find yourself collecting seeds or planting trees.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Whalers Way, Port Lincoln, South Australia Australia
Feeling inspired, it’s time to unearth some of the natural highlights of Port Lincoln and its surroundings. First, visit the rugged and spectacular Whalers Way to explore the amazing coastline.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Mikkira Station, 30km Southwest From Port Lincoln On Mikkira Lane Of Fishery Bay Road, Port Lincoln, South Australia 5606 Australia
This private property is home to the Eyre Peninsula’s only wild koala population, and with lots of kangaroos and emus also calling Mikkira home, this is a great place to spot wildlife and have lunch.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Coffin Bay National Park, Coffin Road, Coffin Bay, South Australia 5607 Australia
This afternoon, hit the white sandy beaches of Coffin Bay National Park before heading to Port Lincoln, where you will have some free time to explore and grab dinner before returning to camp.
Drive time today is about 2.5 hours unless you are doing the shark experience, in which case it is only 1 hour.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Port Lincoln, Port Lincoln, South Australia
Alternative Itinerary – Shark Experience
Those coming to Port Lincoln to get up close and personal with the aquatic wildlife can opt to have a Great White Shark experience. This outsourced activity is not included in the itinerary and must be booked directly with Calypso Star Charters. This needs to be booked directly with the operator.
Duration: 12 hours
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Accommodation included: Swag camping Bayview Park
Day 9: Port Lincoln to Flinders Ranges
Stop At: Fishery Bay, Proper Bay Road, Port Lincoln, South Australia Australia
Surfing is a way of life in Australia, so today, pull on a wetsuit for a two-hour learn-to-surf lesson. The turquoise and calm water of Fisheries Bay are the perfect place for beginners to perfect their skills. Those not wanting to surf will be able to relax on the beach or swim.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cowell, Cowell, South Australia
Stop to see unique silo art in Cowell.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Port Augusta, Port Augusta, South Australia
Free time to have a look around Port Augusta.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Spear Creek Holiday Park, 321 Boully Rd, Woolundunga SA 5701, Australia
Then, onwards to Spear Creek Holiday Park, which is set adjacent to the Western slopes of the Flinders Ranges in the middle of a 21,000-acre working sheep station. After a tasty dinner prepared by your Guide, kick back and enjoy front-row seats to one of Earth’s most spectacular light shows. The Flinders Ranges is famed as having some of the Southern Hemisphere’s clearest skies. Roll out your swag under a blanket of stars twinkling stars and reflect on your adventure.
Today travel approximately 400km.
Duration: 13 hours
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Accommodation included: Swag camping at Spear Creek Holiday Park, which has a toilet and shower facilities.
Day 10: Flinders Ranges to Adelaide
Stop At: Mount Remarkable Summit Hike, Joe’s Road Melrose Accessible from Melrose. Summit hiking trail commences at monument accessed via caravan park, Melrose, South Australia 5483 Australia
The fossils discovered in the Flinders Ranges are so old that geologists had to revise the geologic timeline of Earth’s history, identifying a new era called the Ediacaran period. After breakfast, we will unearth more of this amazing park as we pull on our hiking boots for a morning hike.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Clare Valley, Clare Valley, South Australia
After lunch, we begin the final leg of our tour back to Adelaide. South Australia is well known for its world-class wine, and the last stop of the tour takes full advantage of this. Pull up in the Clare Valley wine region for a wine tasting and cheers to your adventure.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Adelaide Central Bus Station Toilets, 85 Franklin St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Finally arriving in Adelaide around 5 pm.
Duration: 30 minutes
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No accommodation included on this day.
