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| States: | SA |
| Regions: | The Flinders, Eyre Peninsula |
| Themes: | Outback by Road, Native Fauna & Flora, Maritime History, History & Heritage, Food & Wine |
| Days: | 9 |
OUTBACK AND OYSTERS - NEW FOR 2012
South Australia - Flinders Ranges and Eyre Peninsula
The FLINDERS RANGES in the northern part of South Australia are colourful and rugged. For 40,000 years this place has been special for Aboriginal people who followed its dreaming trails and trade routes stretching from the sea to the centre of Australia. Then, with European settlement, came the folly of thinking that rain would follow the plough. Of course it didn’t as shown by today’s deserted towns and farms. With its special gorges, cool waterholes and towering peaks, much of the land... [view more]
Day 1 |
To Peterborough via the RiverlandThis morning we travel into South Australia. Our morning stop is at Renmark before we continue to the historic riverport of Morgan which was the largest of the River Ports... read more... Accommodation Peterborough Motor Inn |
Tourist Attractions |
Meals Dinner |
Day 2 |
Peterborough to WilpenaThis morning we travel north to Craddock – about 90 minutes from Peterborough. Annette will meet us at her church – the beautiful lead light filled – St Gabriel’s. She... read more... Accommodation Wilpena Pound Resort Rawnsley Park Station |
Meals Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
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Day 3 |
The Flinders RangesAfter breakfast we meet our local guide, Bill McIntosh, for a tour of this stunning National Park. Bill is a fifth generation owner of a sheep property called Gumcreek Station... read more... Accommodation Wilpena Pound Resort Rawnsley Park Station |
Tourist Attractions
Flinders Ranges Guide
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Meals Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
Day 4 |
Wilpena to WhyallaWe depart Wilpena this morning and travel south over the Wilochra Plain. This is a fascinating region with an abundance of history contained in the many remnants that can be... read more... Accommodation Overnight 3.5 - 4 star hotel |
Tourist Attractions
Port Augusta Visitor Centre
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Meals Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
Day 5 |
Whyalla and the East CoastTo most people Whyalla is known as an industrial town. The One steel Whyalla Steelworks are indeed an important part of this community and the guided tour we will do this... read more... Accommodation Port Lincoln Hotel |
Meals Breakfast Dinner |
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Day 6 |
Port LincolnPort Lincoln is located on one of the world’s largest protected natural harbours. Boston Bay stretches from the tip of the Port Lincoln National Park to Point Boston and... read more... Accommodation Port Lincoln Hotel |
Tourist Attractions
Constantia Designer
Boston Bay Wines
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Meals Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
Day 7 |
The West CoastSome of the most rugged and dramatic coastline on the Eyre Peninsula is along the west coast and, that’s where we are headed today. First off we head south to see one of the... read more... Accommodation Streaky Bay Hotel Motel |
Tourist Attractions
Elliston Community Information Centre
Coffin Bay Hotel
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Meals Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
Day 8 |
Natural AttractionsTo the south of Streaky Bay are further examples of the rugged and dramatic coastline that dominates this part of the world. This morning we are going to make a visit to Point... read more... Accommodation John Pirie Motor Inn |
Tourist Attractions
Point Labatt - Seal Colony
Minnipa Agricultural Centre
Great Australian Bight Tours
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Meals Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
Day 9 |
Heading HomeThis morning we head through the Clare Valley as we set our sights on home read more... |
Tourist Attractions
Clare Valley Visitor Information Centre
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Meals Breakfast |
