Kangaroo Island & Outback Escape

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Day 1 - Adelaide

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

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 into the Stamford Grand Hotel overlooking the ocean in Glenelg for our overnight stay.

• Stay: Stamford Grand Hotel
• Included Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2 - Adelaide - Wilpena Pound

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 for our two-night stay. Nestled at the entrance to Wilpena Pound, the resort stands amid stately Red Gums and Native Pines on the banks of the Wilpena Creek. 

• Stay: Wilpena Pound Resort
• Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 3 - Exploring Wilpena Pound and the Flinders Ranges

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 characterized 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.

• Stay: Wilpena Pound Resort
• Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 4 - Brachina and Bunyeroo Gorges - Parachilna - Arkaroola

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

• Stay: Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary
• Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 5 - Arkaroola Ridge Top Tour - Marree

Today, explore some of the most spectacular and rugged countries on earth! Traveling 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, where we'll spend the next two nights at The Marree Hotel.

• Stay: The Marree Hotel
• Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 6 - Lake Eyre (Kati Thanda) - Kalamurina Wildlife Sanctuary

This morning, it's time for our scenic 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. From here, we follow the creek to Kalamurina Wildlife Sanctuary, landing late morning.

Kalamurina is a 1.7 million-acre property owned and managed by Australian Wildlife Conservancy. This vast desert wilderness stretches from the northern shores of Kati Thanda - Lake Eyre to the southern boundary of the Simpson Desert and provides a haven for several endangered species like the Dusky Hopping Mouse, Mulgara, and Ampurta.

After landing at Kalamurina, we head to the banks of the Warburton Creek for a guided tour. Learn about the transformation of this country from cattle country to wildlife haven and gain an insight into AWC conservation programs. We then travel by coach down the Birdsville Track, crossing Cooper's Creek before arriving back in Marree late this afternoon. 

Note: Today, the tour splits into two groups. Group 1 will take the morning flight as per the itinerary above, while Group 2 travels north to Kalamurina by coach along the Birdsville Track. Group 2 passengers then return to Marree via the scenic flight over Lake Eyre.

• Stay: The Marree Hotel
• Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 7 - Oodnadatta Track - William Creek & Painted Hills -

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 in 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 emerges 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 and spend the next two nights at the award-winning Desert Cave Hotel.

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

• Stay: Desert Cave Hotel
• Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 8 - Coober Pedy sightseeing

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

• Stay: Desert Cave Hotel
• Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 9 - Woomera - Port Augusta

Traveling 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 defense 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 the closed Joint Defense Facility at Nurrungar.

This afternoon, we continue to Port Augusta, where we visit the Arid Lands Botanic Gardens, before checking in to the Standpipe Golf Motor Inn. 

• Stay: Standpipe Golf Motor Inn
• Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 10 - Port Augusta - Adelaide

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 in Adelaide and check into the Stamford Grand Hotel in Glenelg, where we dine in the hotel restaurant.

• Stay: Stamford Grand Hotel
• Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 11 - Adelaide - Kangaroo Island - Marine Cruise

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

For those staying on tour, we will depart Adelaide, traveling through McLaren Vale and Willunga before heading down the Fleurieu Peninsula into Victor Harbour. We then continue to Cape Jervis, which is the departure point for Kangaroo Island. Here we enjoy an exceptional eco-adventure cruise with Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari. Step on board the custom vessel for an informative look at the natural biodiversity of Kangaroo Island and its spectacular coastline. You'll see marine life up close and spot Sea Eagles, Little Fairy Penguins, Petrels, Terns, Oyster Catchers, and more!

Enjoy the 45-minute ferry ride across Backstairs Passage before heading around to Kingscote, where we spend the next three nights at the Aurora Ozone Hotel, perfectly positioned along the foreshore with views over Nepean Bay. Enjoy some free time to explore before dinner.

• Stay: Aurora Ozone Hotel
• Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 12 - Exploring Kangaroo Island

This morning, we visited 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 will continue our journey 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. 

• Stay: Aurora Ozone Hotel
• Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 13 - Kangaroo Island Sightseeing

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 flavors 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.

• Stay: Aurora Ozone Hotel
• Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 14 - Kangaroo Island - Adelaide

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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• Stamford Grand Hotel (2 Nights)
• Wilpena Pound Resort (2 Nights)
• Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary
• The Marree Hotel (2 Nights)
• Desert Cave Hotel (2 Nights)
• Standpipe Golf Motor Inn
• Aurora Ozone Hotel (3 Nights)

WALKS ON TOUR

• Boardwalk Seal Bay - 1km - Easy walk - No steps, no sand
• Wilpena Pound Homestead - 1 hour - Easy walk - Flat gravel surface
• Kalamurina - 400m / 45 min - Easy walk - Sand dunes
• Beach Walk Seal Bay - 800m / 1.5 hours - Medium walk - Sandy, 20 stairs down to beach
• Remarkable Rocks - 600m / 45mins - Medium walk - Mostly boardwalk then rocky, steep and uneven
• Admiral Arch - 800m / 1 hour - Medium walk - 50+ stairs
• Wilpena Pound - 1.5km / 2.5 hours - Medium walk - Steep rock stairs, loose gravel surface
• Umoona Mines - 1.5 hours - Medium walk - Stairs down to mine, closed in spaces, dirt surface
• Arid Botanic Garden - 45 mins- flat grave pavers