Nullarbor Traveller: 6-Day Eyre Peninsula & Flinders Ranges Adventure

Product Code: 496255

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    Traversing the coast from Margaret River to Esperance, experience the freedom of the open road on a six-day adventure from Perth.
Tour Code
496255
Duration
5 day
Departure City
Adelaide
End City
Adelaide
Tour Type
Unassigned
Language
English
Available options
Itinerary

OVERVIEW

Roam the wild landscapes of South
Australia and revel in the freedom to live life untamed. The Eyre Peninsula and
Flinders Ranges offer the perfect paradox of outback and ocean to awaken your
senses. Venture to the Eyre Peninsula and learn to surf, discover the pristine
coastline, see koalas in the wild and add a deeper meaning to your trip by
participating in voluntary conservation work. Fall asleep each night under a
sea of stars and connect with like-minded travellers. Unearth the
540-million-year-old Flinders Ranges with sweeping gorges, bushland brimming
with wildlife and rich Aboriginal history.



 



HIGHLIGHTS



  • Soak up the
    serenity as you travel by ferry across the Spencer Gulf 
    Learn about
    Aboriginal culture during authentic experiences with local custodians    
  • Participate in a
    conservation volunteering project   
  • Plunge into the
    ocean environment during a surfing lesson
  • Embark on
    countless rewarding hikes
  • Taste seafood
    straight from the ocean during an oyster lease tour (OE)
  • Roam the ancient
    landscapes of Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park 
    Witness abundant
    native wildlife
  • Unearth South Australia
    with your expert guide



















INCLUSIONS



  • All National Park and entry
    fees
  • All activities, unless stated
    as an optional extra (OE)
  • Meals – 5 breakfasts, 3
    lunches, 5 dinners
  • Accommodation – Swag Camping with
    basic facilities
  • Transport – Air-conditioned
    minibus (max 20 people)
  • Ferry from Wallaroo to Lucky
    Bay
  • Expert local Guide














 



 



ITINERARY



Day 1: Adelaide to Port Lincoln



Your nature
roaming adventure begins as we head towards Wallaroo on the Yorke Peninsula, where
our ferry will set sail across the Spencer Gulf towards the Eyre Peninsula at 9
am. Grab a coffee at the onboard café, relax, and enjoy the two-and-a-half-hour
cruise across the gulf.  



On
disembarking in Lucky Bay, jump back on the bus to Port Lincoln. Have some free
time in Cowell to buy lunch and see some unique silo art. Upon arrival into Port
Lincoln / Galinyala, be greeted by proud Barngarla woman Emmalene Richards for
a Welcome to Country ceremony.  



After a quick
stop in town, arrive at Mikkira Station Koala Sanctuary to set up camp. This
private property is home to the Eyre Peninsula's only wild koala population and
has many kangaroos and emus to spot.



Relax with
your new friends over dinner before rolling out your swag under the stars of
the Milky Way.



Today, travel
around 370km.



Accommodation



Swag camping
at Mikkira Station, which has a toilet and shower.



(Please note
in high fire danger periods, camping is not permitted here, and an alternative
campsite will be utilised).



Meals



D



 



Day 2 – Coffin Bay (or aquatic experiences)



After breakfast, head up the coast to Coffin Bay National Park. Famed
for its white sandy beaches and wildlife, spend some time exploring, swimming
and relaxing.



A visit to Coffin Bay isn't complete without tasting the region's famous
oysters, so you can choose the optional extra of pulling on some waders and
joining the Coffin Bay Oyster Farm Tour. Wade out to a semi-submerged tour deck
in a working commercial oyster farm and learn about these delicious molluscs
from the farmer himself. Get a hands-on shucking lesson and taste oysters plucked
straight from the ocean.



For those not wanting to don the waders, you can set out on the Oyster
Trail walk or relax over a coffee or lunch at Oyster HQ whilst soaking up the
views over Coffin Bay.



Later, back in Port Lincoln, enjoy some free time to explore the town
and enjoy a spot of wine tasting at Boston Bay Wines before we head back to
camp.



 



Alternative Itinerary



Those coming to Port Lincoln to get up close and
personal with the aquatic wildlife can opt to have a Great White Shark
experience or swim with the ever-playful Australian Sea Lions. These outsourced
activities are not included in the itinerary and must be booked directly with
Calypso Star Charters. Please see Optional Extras for more information.



Drive time today is about 1.5 hours unless you are doing the shark
experience, in which case it is only 1 hour.



Accommodation



Swag camping
at Mikkira Station, which has a toilet and shower.



(Please note
in high fire danger periods, camping is not permitted here, and an alternative
campsite will be utilised).



Meals



B | D



 



Day 3: Port Lincoln



Surfing is a way of life in
Australia, so today, pull on a wetsuit for a two-hour learn-to-surf lesson. The
turquoise and calm water of Fisheries Bay is the perfect place for beginners to
perfect their skills. Those not wanting to surf can relax on the beach or swim.



The National Trust of South
Australia cares for the world's natural and built heritage and relies on the
support of volunteers to protect and preserve special places. So, this
afternoon after lunch, roll up your sleeves for three hours of conservation
volunteering at Brinkworth Reserve. Our activity depends on the time of year
but could involve collecting seeds, weeding or planting trees whilst learning
from their passionate volunteers.



Head back to camp via Lincoln
National Park and Wanna Lookout, then relax over dinner.



Today, travel approximately 60km.



Accommodation



Swag camping at Mikkira Station, which has
a toilet and shower.



(Please note in high fire danger periods
camping is not permitted here and an alternative campsite will be utilised)



Meals Included



B | L | D



 



Day 4 – Port Lincoln to Flinders Ranges



Today we have some distance to
cover, so say farewell to the wild Eyre Peninsula, travelling to Port Augusta
for lunch and to see some impressive silo art along the way. Come late in the afternoon and arrive at Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park. The fossils in this
landscape are so unique that geologists had to revise the geologic timeline of
Earth's history to encompass a new era called the Ediacaran period. It is also famed
for having some of the clearest skies in the Southern Hemisphere, perfect for
stargazing.



Stretch your legs on the Arkaroo
Rock Trail, a significant cultural site for the Adnyamathanha people with impressive
views over the Chace Range.



Come late afternoon, arrive at Wilpena
Pound Resort to set up camp and enjoy dinner before rolling out your swag and
spotting shooting stars.



Today, we drive approximately 530km,
with stops along the way.



Accommodation



Swag camping at Wilpena Pound Resort, which has toilet and shower
facilities.



Meals Included



B | D



 



Day 5 – Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park



Watch a mesmerising sunrise in Wilpena
Pound, and then after breakfast, meet local Park Ranger and proud Adnyamathanha
man John from Ngai Nhina Yuras. After a Welcome to Country, walk with him in a
place where the sun and moon create magic as you listen to the fascinating
stories of the Adnyamathanha People. Learn about Culture and Traditions, Bush
Mai (food), artefacts, and medicinal plants, followed by a cultural smoking
protocol.



Return to camp for lunch and a
dip in the resort swimming pool in warmer weather. With
a better understanding of Aboriginal culture, spend the rest of the afternoon
exploring more of the ancient Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park.



Today, travel around 80km. Back at the resort, relax
and soak up the serenity of this ancient landscape, and have dinner with your
newfound friends.  



Accommodation



Swag camping at Wilpena Pound Resort, which has toilet and shower
facilities.



Meals Included



B | L | D



 



Day 6 – Flinders Ranges to Adelaide



After packing up
camp, head towards the Southern Flinders Ranges to visit the Jeff Morgan
Gallery in the tiny town of Hawker. See some impressive silo art and visit an
iconic bakery in Wirrabara before taking in 360-degree views from Bluff Lookout
right out over the Spencer Gulf.



Onwards, travel through
the picturesque Clare Valley wine region for our final lunch and wine tasting before
arriving in Adelaide at around 5 pm. 



Today, travel
approximately 450km. 



Meals Included



B | L



 



 



KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK



 



GENERAL



  • To get the most from our
    adventure tours, you need to enjoy the outdoors and hiking and be able to cope
    with a range of weather conditions. Our guides work hard and sometimes need a
    helping hand, so we kindly ask for involvement from our passengers, such as
    helping with meals and packing up camp.
  • A moderate fitness level is
    required, with walks between 2-9 kilometres on some days. This may involve
    rough ground and perhaps getting wet.
  • Please advise of any special
    dietary requirements when you book. We offer plenty of variety and do our best
    to provide fresh products. Snacks, soft drinks and alcohol are not included.
  • Due to limited space in the
    trailer, bags are restricted to 1 × 15 kg backpack/soft travel bag per person,
    plus one small piece of hand luggage for on the bus.
  • All passengers must complete
    online check-in, including a 'Fit for Travel' self-declaration to confirm they
    are illness-free. This is mandatory and must be completed at the latest 24
    hours before departure.
  • This tour requires a minimum of
    four people to operate. In the unlikely event your departure is cancelled
    because minimum numbers have not been met, we will transfer all monies paid
    onto a future departure date. If this is not suitable, we will refund your tour
    price in full.
  • Itinerary
    changes may occur to ensure we provide the best possible experience. Weather
    conditions in Australia can change quickly, and our experienced guides will
    always put the safety of our passengers first. Any itinerary changes will be
    communicated to the group in advance.
















 



ACCOMMODATION & CAMPING



  • Camping on this tour is at a
    mixture of national parks and campgrounds. All campgrounds do have basic toilet
    and shower facilities.
  • Please note that Mikkira
    Station doesn't permit camping during high fire danger periods. This is most
    likely to be between November and March. If we cannot stay there, we will camp
    at one of our other locations, such as Bay View Park, which also has one shower
    and toilet.  
  • When camping, we use single
    swags. Swags are 'Aussie Bed Rolls' made from sturdy canvas with a mattress
    built into the swag.
  • Sleeping bags – we prefer passengers
    to provide their own sleeping bag and pillow to insert into the swag. However,
    this tour has an option if you don't have one to purchase a new 0-degree
    sleeping bag for $50. Alternatively, you can hire a used one for $20. These
    options need to be added to your cart at the time of booking. We donate old and
    unused sleeping bags to a homeless charity, ensuring they go to good use after
    their time with us.
  • Our wet weather option is tents
    shared by the group.
  • In the unlikely event of extreme weather, alternative
    accommodation may be sourced. In this case, the accommodation costs incurred
    will be shared 50/50 between Untamed Escapes and each passenger.












 



OPTIONAL EXTRAS



 



On this tour, there are two optional extras that passengers can
decide to add to their tour. You can find all the details for these below. As
these experiences can fill up, we recommend booking early to avoid
disappointment. 




  • The Coffin Bay Oyster Tour
    can be added to your cart when booking.

  • If you would
    like to choose the alternative itinerary for Day 2 and have a great white
    shark or sea lion experience with Calypso Star Charters, you need to
    contact them directly to check availability and book.



 


Meeting Point

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YHA Adelaide at 6:30 am

Pickup time: 30 minute prior to the tour start time,

YHA Adelaide Central, Waymouth Street, Adelaide SA, Australia
Outside of Adelaide Bus Station at 6.45 am

Pickup time: 15 minute prior to the tour start time, Our bus will park around 91 Franklin Street, Adelaide.

91 Franklin Street, Adelaide SA, Australia

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

  • All Meals - 5 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
  • All activities, unless stated as an optional extra (OE)
  • All National Park and entry fees
  • Ferry from Lucky Bay to Wallaroo
  • Expert local Guide
  • Transport - Air-conditioned minibus (max 20 people)
  • Accommodation - Swag Camping

    Package Excludes

    • While everything on our tour is included in the price such as transport, accommodation, food, and entry and national park fees, there are a few optional extra activities that we leave up to the passenger to decide if they want to do.
    • Swim with sea lions and dolphins - Baird Bay $160 pp
      This is an amazing experience! You may have swum with dolphins at other places around the world but the interaction that you will have with the sea lions and dolphins at Bairds Bay will leave you breathless. Bairds Bay is a very sheltered bay on the Eyre Peninsula and passengers board the boat for a short ride to our first stop which is to swim with sea lions. This takes place an approximately 2 meters of water. It is a natural experience and the sea lions come into the sheltered lagoon to interact with us. After this, we head further out into the bay to swim with the dolphins. This happens in four meters of water but is still within the sheltered bay. The tour is 3-4 hours. Wetsuit and snorkel equipment are provided at no additional cost. We will need to know your intentions upon booking to give updated numbers to the operator. Payment is done on the day to the operator.
    • SHARK CAGE DIVING OPTIONS - PORT LINCOLN
      Shark Cage Diving with Calypso Star Charters: $395pp + $100 on board payment
      Calypso Star Charters was the first one-day shark tour in Australia and offers passengers the chance to get up close and personal with one of the planets most feared creatures, the great white shark. Take a 2.5 hours cruise out to Neptune Islands on this full day tour spending a minimum of 45 minutes in the cage with 7 other adrenaline junkies. The tour departs at 6:30 am and includes breakfast, morning tea, and afternoon tea. Nullarbor Traveller passengers receive a photos pack valued at $30.
    • Shark Cage Diving with Adventure Bay Charters $395pp + $125 onboard payment
      This full day tour in Neptune Islands gives people the opportunity to shark cage dive with 5 of their adrenaline junkie friends or stay dry in the world’s first Shark Aqua Sub. These guys are an eco-friendly, no chumming option, instead pumping out AC/DC underwater which apparently is the great whites favorite band! The tour departs at 6:30 am and includes breakfast, morning tea, afternoon tea, and returns around 6:30 pm.

    Special Notes

    • Please advise of any special dietary requirements when you book. We offer plenty of variety and do our best to provide fresh products. Snacks, soft drinks and alcohol are not included.
    • This is a camping tour, and involvement from the passengers is required. To get the most from this experience, you will need to enjoy the outdoors, hiking, and cope with extreme weather conditions. Camping on this tour is at a mixture of national parks and campgrounds. 
    • If you would like to choose the sharks and sea lions optional extra experience with Calypso Star Charters, you can add this to your cart at check out.
    • When camping, we use single swags. Swags are 'Aussie Bed Rolls' made from sturdy canvas with a mattress built into the swag. Passengers need to provide a sleeping bag and pillow to insert into the swag. Our wet weather option is a 3-person dome tent shared by two people.
    • A good fitness level is required on our adventure tours, and you need to be prepared for walks of between 3-9 kilometres on some days. This may involve rough ground and perhaps getting wet.
    • Bags are restricted to 1 × 15kg backpack/soft travel bag per person, plus one small piece of hand luggage.
    • As part of our COVID-Safe protocols, all passengers must complete online check-in, including a 'Fit for Travel' self-declaration to confirm they are free from illness. This is mandatory and must be completed at the latest 24 hours before departure.
    • This tour requires a minimum of six people to operate. In the unlikely event your departure is cancelled because minimum numbers have not been met, we will transfer all monies paid onto another departure date in the future. If this is not suitable, we will refund your tour price in full.
    • Please keep in mind the following:These tours are separate from the Nullarbor Traveller and therefore the terms and conditions of each of these companies apply. The weather can play an important part in the operations of these tours and occasionally, a tour may be cancelled which is beyond our control. If that is the case, you will be provided a full refund.
    • The operators of the Shark Cage tour are unable to guarantee a shark sighting as they are after, all wild animals. In the unlikely event that a shark is not seen, a return at half price gift voucher is provided to each person.
    • Meals: We offer plenty of variety and do our best to provide fresh products. PLEASE let us know of any special dietary requirements. We also recommend to our passengers who may have a strict diet to cater for to bring some of their own preferred foods for the journey. Snacks, soft drinks, and alcohol are not included.
    • Camping: Our tours are camping adventures and participation and involvement is required from our passengers. Accommodation on tour is a mixture of national parks, campgrounds, and bush camps (no facilities). When camping, we use individual swags provided by Nullarbor Traveller. (Our wet weather option is 3-person dome tents shared by a maximum of 2 people per tent.) We like to be flexible with our camping spots as sometimes weather conditions will dictate the best place to camp. If the weather is unreliable, the guide may suggest to the group to stop in accommodated premises. This is at the individuals own cost.
    • What to bring: Personal belongings, sleeping bag, travel pillow, torch, rain proof jacket, walking shoes, swimmers and towel, water bottle, insect repellent, hat, and sunscreen. Bags are restricted to 1x 15kg backpack/soft travel bag per person, plus one small piece of hand luggage.
    • Maximum Number: 20 Passengers

      Cancellation Policy

      Please see the Available Options section above for any details about cancellation policies.

      Pricing Info

      Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.

      Reservation Info

        1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
        2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
        3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
        4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.

      Terms and Conditions

        - Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
        - Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
        - Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
        - Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
        - Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.

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