Attributes
| States: | SA |
| Regions: | Far North |
| Themes: | Outback, Native Fauna & Flora, Food & Wine, Aboriginal Culture |
| Days: | 7 |
OUTBACK SOUTH AUSTRALIA
7 days
Three contrasting yet fascinating regions of South Australia featured in this 7 day tour. From Port August at the top of the Spencer Gulf we visit Coober Pedy the opal capital of the world. The town was built on the riches of its mines. No cave-dwelling native animal could ever have dreamed up luxury accommodations to match the ingenuity of the locals who live and play underground to avoid the searing summer heat. You can still go opal 'noodling' here or maybe even rub shoulders with the film... [view more]
Day 1 |
Adelaide to Port AugustaWe head off on our journey stopping for lunch in the country town of Stone Hut. From here we continue north through Melrose to Wilmington for a visit to a fabulous attraction.... read more... Accommodation Acacia Ridge Motor Inn |
Tourist Attractions |
Meals Lunch Dinner |
Day 2 |
Port Augusta to Roxby DownsFollowing a hearty breakfast, we meet our local guide who will join us onboard for a guided tour of Port Augusta. After our tour we visit the Arid Botanical Gardens. The Gardens... read more... Accommodation Roxby Downs Motor Inn |
Tourist Attractions
Woomera Guided Tours
Gulf Getaways
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Meals Breakfast Dinner |
Day 3 |
Roxby Downs & AndamookaAfter breakfast we head to nearby Olympic Dam home to one of the most “hi-tech” mining operations in the world. The Whenan Shaft, the huge surface "decline" which permits... read more... Accommodation Roxby Downs Motor Inn |
Tourist Attractions
Olympic Dam Tours
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Meals Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
Day 4 |
Roxby Downs to Coober PedyWe say farewell to Roxby Downs this morning and continue our journey north heading to Coober Pedy our base for the next 2 nights. We will stop for our picnic lunches on the way.... read more... Accommodation Mud Hut Motel |
Tourist Attractions
Coober Pedy Local Guide
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Meals Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
Day 5 |
Coober PedyAfter a leisurely breakfast our touring begins at the famous Old Timers Mine which offers visitors a window into the opal mining of yesteryear with a self-guided tour through an... read more... Accommodation Mud Hut Motel |
Tourist Attractions |
Meals Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
Day 6 |
Coober Pedy to Port PirieWe bid farewell to our hosts this morning as we start our journey home. We have a full day of travelling today as we retrace our steps and travel through to Port Augusta and... read more... Accommodation John Pirie Motor Inn |
Tourist Attractions
Port Pirie Regional Tourism & Arts Centre
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Meals Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
Day 7 |
Port Pirie to Adelaide via Burra & MorganFrom Port Pirie this morning we make our way to crystal Brook and through to Burra where our local guide will join us for a short tour. Very few mid-nineteenth century... read more... |
Tourist Attractions |
Meals Breakfast Lunch Dinner |
