accommodation south Australia

Full Day with morning tea and lunch provided

This is our most comprehensive touring option. Travel to Blinman (highest town in South Australia) and explore the old copper mine. Walk through old mining shafts (not deep) and learn of the toil and tragedies of those early years. Wander the streetscape of this historic town. Travel to Parachilna through the local gorge and indulge in lunch at the famous Prairie Hotel (feral food options). The homeward journey includes Brachina and Bunyeroo Gorges. Learn of the geological history, seek the rare Yellow Footed Rock Wallaby and be in awe at the rugged beauty of this very special place.

Full Day with morning tea and picnic lunch provided

Travel back in time to an early European settlement (Appealinna) which provides a rich insight into the rigours of pastoral life when the Flinders Ranges were first settled. Then join the famous Skytrek track on Willow Springs Station which includes breathtaking 360 deg. views from the highest vehicle point in the Flinders Ranges (Mt Caernarvon).

Full Day with morning tea and picnic lunch

For a comprehensive experience of our geological past, you cant go past this full day tour. Our Time Travel and Gorgeous Gorges tour is expanded to allow time to visit some more secluded areas. Included is the Ediacara GSSP, several fossil sites and a visit into the Aroona Valley where early ruins are seen as well as the site of Hans Heysen’s first Flinders painting. There is also time to wander through some of the finest River Red Gums in the district. You don’t have to have rocks in your head to marvel at all there is to see.

Half day with morning or afternoon tea provided

The fascinating geological history of the Flinders Ranges is recorded in the world renowned “Corridor Through Time”. Explore more than 100 million years of this history as well as marveling at the rugged beauty of Brachina and Bunyeroo Gorges. Search for Yellow Footed Rock Wallabies and enjoy sweeping views of Bunyeroo Valley and the eastern wall of Wilpena Pound.

Including morning or afternoon tea

One of the best aspects of touring the Flinders Ranges is the chance to enjoy true 4WD adventuring.  Our journey takes us to a local property which gives us insight into the early pastoral history of the area as we meander through valleys and follow along the creeks.  A variety of fauna and flora abound and the spectacular River Red Gum is a sight to behold.  Then we climb Prelinna Hill which affords fantastic views and a truly memorable experience to reach them.

The spectacular landscape comes alive from our vantage point nearer the clouds.  No visit to the Flinders is truly complete until you explore beyond the beaten track.

Approx 2 hrs  with beverages and canapés provided

Observe the changing colours of sunset over Wilpena Pound and marvel at this vast ancient landscape from a spectacular local viewing location. Don’t forget your camera (warm clothing essential in cooler months).

Duration: 2 hours - Walking distance: 3 kms - easy

Nestled between the ABC Range and the northern ramparts of Wilpena Pound is Old Wilpena Station, one of South Australia's oldest and best preserved pastoral settlements. Walk along Wilpena Creek past magnificent stands of river red gums with stunning views of the Pound wall in the distance. As you pass through the station gate you'll step back 150 years to the early days of pastoral runs.

Explore a world of improvisation, dogged with self-sufficiency and a powerful instinct for survival. Learn how the land changed with European settlement and how present-day pastoralists and park managers are dealing with those changes. Enjoy a cuppa and cake on the verandah of the old Homestead or "Government House" as the early homesteads were known.

Duration: Approx 2 hours - Walking distance 1.5kms - easy

A leisurely afternoon walk to Old Wilpena Station provides the best there is to see at this outstanding heritage-listed site. Described in 1856 as "the prettiest place in the Far North", Old Wilpena Station will not disappoint. Follow the Interpretive trail with your guide and explore the evocative interiors of the outbuildings, among the oldest and best preserved of their type in South Australia.

Be silenced by the extraordinary beauty of the great river red gums backlit by the receding sun. As the evening approaches, gather near the Homestead and enjoy the magical last light of the day with a glass of bubbly and nibbles. A memorable afternoon walk to one of South Australia's most charming heritage places.

Duration: Approx 2 hours - Walking Distance: 2 kms - easy

Red is the signature colour of inland Australia. Red sand, red soil and red rocks define more than half of the Australian continent. Join your guide for an exploration of the Flinders Ranges reds - red gums, red kangaroos, red sandstones and red sunsets. Marvel at the majestic red gums and discover why these giants are icons of the inland. As you watch them grazing in the late afternoon light, learn about the different species of kangaroos in the Wilpena area.

Ponder the awesome geological history of the region as you watch the walls of Wilpena Pound change colour, warmed by the dying sun. Over a glass of South Australian red, enjoy the special charm of a Flinders sunset as it reduces the Pound wall to an exquisite silhouette.

Duration: Approx 2 hours - Walking distance: 2.5kms return - easy

A leisurely walk along Wilpena Creek into Wilpena Pound and on to the Old Hills Homestead where you can learn about the hardships the Hills family had to face at the turn of the century. There is an optional hike up to Wangarra Hill lookout offering panoramic views of Wilpena Pound. Be silenced by the extraordinary beauty of the great river red gums as you nibble on cake and coffee by the Old Homestead.