4 Day Adelaide to Coober Pedy Adventure

4 Day Adelaide to Coober Pedy Adventure

The 4 Day Outback Tour explores the fascinating outback regions of Outback Southern Australia in a small group of intrepid travellers. Accommodation is bush camping in a swag around the campfire. We use minimal facility campgrounds and bush camps (no facilities). It’s a backpacker tour with plenty of adventure, it will be hot, it will be dusty, it will be unbelievable.The Tour visits The Flinders Ranges, Lake Eyre, William Creek, the Oodnadatta Track and Coober Pedy and of coarse Lake Cadibarrawirracanna.

Itinerary

Day 1: Adelaide to Flinders Ranges

Pass By: Flinders Ranges Visitor Information Centre, 3 Seventh St, Quorn, South Australia 5433 Australia
Our epic journey departs Adelaide and heads north visiting coastal villages with their rich maritime history. By lunch time we are in the Flinders Ranges, one of oldest mountain ranges on earth. Walk through Mambray Creek National Park, where you have spectacular views of the mountains and Spencer Gulf. Enjoy lunch surrounded by towering peaks that are as old as time itself. Kangaroos and emus are abundant in this area. Travel through the picturesque Pichi Richi Pass to the classic old township of Quorn, which was once the start of the original Ghan Railway.
Head out on the dirt tracks and search for the rare Yellow Footed Rock Wallabies at Warren Gorge Conservation Park before settling in to a wholesome camp-cooked meal. Roll out your swags and sleep happy and contented under millions of stars. These camping spots are normally in pristine wilderness and remote areas, which will make your experience even more special. Tents are provided for those a little nervous about the under the stars experience.
Highlights
Southern Flinders Ranges
Warrens Gorge
Mambray Creek
Yellow Footed Rock Wallabies
Quorn Township
Camp: Bush Camp in the Heart of the Flinders Ranges


Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Bush Camping

Day 2: Wilpena Pound

Pass By: Flinders Ranges National Park, Brachina and Bunyerooo Gorges, Hawker, South Australia 5434 Australia
Today we visit an Aboriginal ceremonial site, where you will see rock art dating back thousands of years. Continue to Wilpena Pound for a beautiful bush walk with magnificent views of this amazing natural amphitheatre, one of the unique wonders of the world. Lunch is in the heart of Wilpena Pound, followed by an awe-inspiring drive along the northern side of Wilpena through the famous Bunyeroo and Brachina Gorges known as the ‘Corridors Through Time’. This spectacular journey will show you 900 million years of geological history where you will see fossils dating back to the beginning of life on earth.
Highlights
Northern Flinders Ranges
Wilpena Pound
Wilpena Pound Hike
Bunyeroo Valley
Brachina Gorge
Activities: Hiking up to 4 km.
Camp: Bush Camp in the Heart of the Flinders Ranges


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Bush Camping

Day 3: Oodnadatta Track

Pass By: Oodnadatta Track, South Australia Australia
We leave the ranges behind and head for the Outback, the roads turn to dirt and sky gets bigger, The next 3 days we get really remote as we travel along a network of bush tracks making our way north towards the Northern Territory.
At Lyndhurst we begin our epic journey up the famous Oodnadatta Track, following the historic route of the Cameleers and the Old Ghan Railway. At Marree we explore this remote outback town which is also the beginning of the famous Birdsville Track. This area has a rich history of Aboriginal culture and pioneering settlements, including many ghost towns.
Cross the Dingo Fence which is the longest man made fence in the world. This helps to keep the wild dogs up north away from the sheep stations further down. Check out Lake Eyre South, which is approximately 11m below sea level.
Visit thermal springs that have been the life blood of this arid land for centuries.
Highlights
Oodnadatta Track
Arabunna Aboriginal Centre
Dingo Fence
Lake Eyre
Coward Springs
Camp: Private Wilderness Camp on Station Country


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Bush Camping

Day 4: Coober Pedy

Pass By: Coober Pedy Tourist Information Centre, Lot 773 Hutchison Street, Coober Pedy, South Australia 5723 Australia
In the morning, visit the remote and unique William Creek Pub, population currently 6. Then travel through Anna Creek Station, at 30,000 square kilometres it is the same size as Belgium, population about 10 people!
Arriving at Coober Pedy, the opal mining capital of the world, go underground on a mine tour and watch an opal cutting display. You will have the opportunity to purchase this rare gemstone direct from the mine. Meet the locals who live in houses under the ground in one of the most arid landscapes in the world.
End the afternoon by visiting Josephine’s Gallery & Kangaroo Orphanage, a lovely couple rescuing kangaroos and joeys in a region as big as the size of Germany!
Drop off at your accommodation in town and wave goodbye to your friends that will continue the tour up to Alice Springs. (check our 10 day Adelaide to Alice Springs tour)
Highlights
Anna Creek Cattle Station
Moon Plain
Coober Pedy


Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Drop off at your accommodation (not included)