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Itinerary
Day 1: Adelaide to Rawnsley Park Station – 2.5km, 1hr walking approx
Stop At: Flinders Ranges, Flinders Ranges, South Australia
We depart Adelaide and head north, arriving at Port Wakefield for morning tea and a tour briefing at a local coffee shop.
We head further north and stop at Mambray Creek Reserve in the Mount Remarkable National Park for our first walk of the tour. It is only a short 2.5km walk up Davey’s Gully but the views across Spencer Gulf are spectacular. You may spot some local wildlife including emus, euros and kookaburras.
After our walk we will have lunch, and continue on to our place of stay at Rawnsley Park Station. We unpack and relax, and nibbles are served by the campfire followed by a two-course dinner prepared by your guides. Overnight accommodation at Rawnsley Park.
Duration: 13 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight accommodation at Rawnsley Park Station in shared Two or Three Bedroom Cabins with shared bathroom facilities
Day 2: Black Gap to Bridle Gap to Wilpena Pound 12km, 6.5hrs walking approx
Stop At: Flinders Ranges, Flinders Ranges, South Australia
After breakfast and lunch making we travel along the Morolana Scenic Drive, where we pass through magnificent River Red Gum woodland, the habitat of many kangaroos, euros and emus, all with the spectacular Ikara-Flinders Ranges as a backdrop.
We begin our walk on the famous Heysen Trail, leading us into Wilpena Pound. This is one of the very special sections of the Trail, starting with a pretty creek walk through Black Gap, before climbing a section of the Pound Wall to Bridle Gap. Spectacular views of the Elder Range are revealed to the south.
We walk along the floor of the Wilpena Pound for lunch at Hills Homestead for a better understanding of how challenging life was for the 19th century pioneering farmers. From here we head to Wilpena Pound Visitor Centre. There is an opportunity this afternoon for a scenic flight.. Your guides will provide you with this information. Nibbles back at Rawnsley Park are served by your guides followed by a delicious two-course dinner.
Duration: 13 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight accommodation at Rawnsley Park Station in shared Two or Three Bedroom cabins with shared bathroom facilities
Day 3: Yuluna Valley to Brachina Gorge 8km, 4hrs walking approx
Stop At: Brachina Gorge Geological Trail, Flinders Ranges National Park, South Australia 5434 Australia
After breakfast and lunch making, we depart Rawnsley Park for our days walking.
We begin the day with the Yuluna Circuit at Aroona, where we discover old pastoral ruins and pass through contrasting rock formations and vegetation. The ruins of the old Aroona Homestead, built in the 1850’s, serves as a reminder of the difficult early years of European settlement. This walk affords lovely views of the Heysen and Trezona Ranges.
After lunch, we explore Brachina Gorge which is one of the park’s most popular and spectacular attractions. Brachina Gorge meanders its way through sharp sawtooth ridges of resistant quartzite. This spectacular gorge was once used as a pass through which bullock teams pulled their loads.
After returning to Rawnsley Park Station, guests can take the opportunity to rest, or take part in any of the local walks from the accommodation.
Nibbles are served at Rawnsley Park by your guides followed by a delicious two-course dinner.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight accommodation at Rawnsley Park Station in shared Two and Three Bedroom cabins with shared bathroom facilities
Day 4: Blinman Pools 12km, 6hrs walking approx
Stop At: Flinders Ranges, Flinders Ranges, South Australia
After breakfast and lunch making we head off to the outback town of Blinman, before driving to Angorichina village, to start our walk. Today’s walk is a return journey to the beautiful Blinman Pools. The pool makes for a great place to stop and relax under the magnificent river red gums, or have a swim. These pools are bordered by majestic river red gums, and have been popular picnic spots since the 1800s.
In some places on the trail, sheer cliffs rise almost straight up from the creek bed, providing a spectacular backdrop. The two spring-fed creeks keep the pools filled with water all year round.
We finish our walk mid afternoon and return to our accommodation where guests can take part in any local walks from Rawnsley Park or take some time to relax before dinner. Nibbles will be served before dinning out at the onsite Woolshed restaurant.
Dinner own expense tonight
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight accommodation at Rawnsley Park Station in shared Two or Three Bedroom cabins with shared bathroom facilities
Day 5: Alligator Gorge to Adelaide 2km, 1.5hrs walking approx
Stop At: Alligator Gorge Rd, Wilmington, South Australia 5485 Australia
After breakfast we pack up and depart for our last day of tour. Today our walk encompasses a gem of the Ikara-Flinders Ranges – Alligator Gorge in the Mount Remarkable National Park. This walk has some of the most visually stunning scenery you’ll come across in the region.
Immerse yourself in the dramatic beauty of high ochre ridges, deep gorges and watercourses lined with river red gums. Alligator Gorge is one of the premier natural attractions in the Southern Ikara-Flinders Ranges, with Alligator Creek cutting through ancient ABC quartzite.
Our lunch stop is in Melrose (at own expense) before continuing south to arrive in Adelaide around 5.00 pm, with an airport drop off available on request.
(For guest flying out of Adelaide – please book flights from 7.00pm)
Duration: 11 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
