Outback Spirit - Outback South Australia & Kangaroo Island Itinerary

Today you will be met by your friendly and professional Tour Directors. If you are arriving into Adelaide Airport, please collect your baggage and make your way to the café located at the bottom of the escalator by 11.00am.

Departing Adelaide, we make our way to Hahndorf in the Adelaide Hills. Take a stroll through this charming and picturesque village before continuing onto Penfolds Magill Estate for a heritage tour and tastings. We return to Adelaide to check in to the Stamford Grand Hotel overlooking the ocean in Glenelg for our overnight stay.

Included Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Adelaide - 1 Night

This morning we head north to Port Augusta, known as the Gateway to the Flinders Ranges and home to the award-winning Wadlata Outback Centre. Visitors can step back in time and learn about the early explorers and their brave expeditions into the unknown. From Port Augusta we'll journey through to Quorn and Hawker before arriving at the Wilpena Pound Resort. Nestled at the entrance to Wilpena Pound, the resort stands amid stately Red Gums and Native Pines on the banks of the Wilpena Creek.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Wilpena Pound - 2 Nights

Named one of the Top 25 Best Places to Visit in the World by Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2026, South Australia’s Ikara–Flinders Ranges offers an unforgettable Outback experience. Wilpena Pound is characterised by spectacular scenery and is home to nearly half of South Australia’s species of plants. Today we enjoy a guided walk into Wilpena Pound to Hills Homestead, one of South Australia's oldest and best-preserved pastoral settlements. Wander along Wilpena Creek past magnificent stands of river red gums with stunning views of the Pound wall in the distance. Longer walks are available for those who wish to explore further on foot.

This afternoon we head to Stokes Hill Lookout to enjoy 360-degree views of the Flinders Ranges. We then return to the Wilpena Pound Resort for dinner.

NOTE: This morning there is an opportunity for scenic flights to be taken over Wilpena Pound at an additional cost. Weight per person must not exceed 120kg.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Travel through the picturesque Brachina and Bunyeroo Gorges to arrive at Parachilna late morning. Here we enjoy lunch at the delightful Prairie Hotel before travelling through the northern Flinders Ranges to Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary. Spend the night here and enjoy an intergalactic tour from Arkaroola’s accredited astronomical observatories.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Arkaroola - 1 Night

Today, explore some of the most spectacular and rugged country on earth! Travelling in open back 4WD vehicles with expert guides, the Ridge Top Tour is a true highlight of the Arkaroola experience and not to be missed! Later this afternoon we depart for Marree, a historic outback township known as the gateway to the Birdsville Track and the vast landscapes of South Australia’s remote interior.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Marree - 2 Nights

This morning it's time for our scenic circular flight over Lake Eyre. Our flight path takes us over Lake Eyre South before crossing over Lake Eyre North, the larger of the two lakes. Fly over Belt Bay and follow the Warburton Groove up the middle of the lake and into the Warburton Creek system, before returning to Marree. Marvel at aerial views of the region’s salt lakes, waterways, and desert landscapes. Settle back in at the Marree Hotel for dinner.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast this morning we depart Marree and follow the legendary Oodnadatta Track to the tiny outback settlement of William Creek. The track itself is steeped in history, natural wonders and rich cultural heritage and is regarded as one of the best outback drives in Australia. It follows a traditional Aboriginal trading route and, because of the availability of water, was chosen for the Central Australian Railway, the original route of the Old Ghan.

This morning we stop off at Coward Springs siding, a fully restored and heritage-listed railway site displaying history and remnants of the ‘Old Ghan’. Arrive into William Creek for lunch at the iconic William Creek Hotel before enjoying a special one hour scenic flight over the ‘Painted Hills’. This rocky outcrop of large and small hills, which emerge suddenly out of a flat desert landscape, can only be accessed by air due to its fragility and natural beauty.

This afternoon we trek on to Coober Pedy for check-in.

Note: Underground rooms at the Desert Cave Hotel cannot be guaranteed.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Coober Pedy - 2 Nights

Due to the heat in summer, much of Coober Pedy's population live underground. The town is known as the opal capital of the world, supplying 70% of the world’s precious opals. This morning we enjoy a guided tour of the Umoona Opal Mine, where you're also free to do some fossicking of our own. In the afternoon, head out to the Breakaways Reserve and admire the colourful low hills separated from the Stuart Range. We then return to the Desert Cave Hotel to explore its many galleries.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Travelling south today we head to Woomera, home to the Woomera Range Complex operated by the Royal Australian Air Force. The complex is a major Australian defence and civil aerospace facility that is both a working military airbase and a testing ground for ADF materials. Enjoy a visit to the Woomera Interactive Rocket Range Museum and view historical displays relating to the Woomera Range and closed Joint Defence Facility at Nurrungar. This afternoon we continue on to Port Augusta where we visit the Arid lands Botanic Gardens, before checking in to the Standpipe Golf Motor Inn.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Port Augusta - 1 Night

After breakfast we head south to the Clare Valley. Well known for its Riesling, the area also produces exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz varieties which together account for nearly half of all wine from the area. After a tour through the region, we’ll visit a local winery for a relaxed lunch and wine tastings, a great way to wind down. This afternoon we arrive back into Adelaide and check in to the Stamford Grand Hotel in Glenelg, where we dine in the hotel restaurant.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Adelaide - 1 Night

Please note: The 11 day tour finishes this morning. Passengers will be transferred to Adelaide Airport or their accommodation if staying on in Adelaide.

Departing Adelaide, we travel through McLaren Vale and Willunga before venturing down the Fleurieu Peninsula into Victor Harbour. We then continue to Cape Jervis which is the departure point for Kangaroo Island.

Enjoy a ferry ride across Backstairs Passage to Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island, followed by an exceptional eco-adventure cruise along the island’s stunning coastline. You’ll see plenty of marine life and spot Sea Eagles, Little Fairy Penguins, Petrels, Terns, Oyster Catchers and more. 

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Kangaroo Island - 3 Nights

This morning we visit Seal Bay Conservation Park, home to Australia’s largest colony of breeding Sea Lions. Here we'll take a guided beach walk with a local expert to observe these magnificent creatures up close and learn about how they hunt, surf, rest, interact with their pups and defend their territory. A boardwalk will lead us down through the dunes to the beach, with breathtaking views of the colony and majestic coastline. Sometimes we'll pass sea lions snoozing in the dune system, or even lying in the middle of the beach path!

Later this morning we continue our journey to the west of the island to Flinders Chase National Park. We will visit the huge and mystifying granite formations known as Remarkable Rocks and head to Cape du Couedic to visit the lighthouse and Admiral’s Arch, where on sunny afternoons the stalactites can be seen silhouetted against the deep-blue Southern Ocean. We return to Kingscote late afternoon.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning, enjoy some leisure time and explore the highlights of Kangaroo Island with a variety of local sightseeing activities. Discover the fascinating process of eucalyptus oil production, past and present, with a visit to the Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Distillery. Indulge in the unique flavours of the region at Kangaroo Island Spirits and sample delicious local honey at the Island Beehive for a true taste of the island's charm. We then return to Kingscote for our final night on the island.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning we take the ferry back to the mainland where you will be transferred to the airport or accommodation if staying on. 

Included Meals: Breakfast

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