Red Centre - Face the Outback South 8 Day Tour
Adventure Tours
Face theOutback South 8 Day Tour Itinerary is:
Day 1 - Alice Springs to Kings Canyon
Travel through the ranges and across the sandy rivers of Central Australia to Kings Canyon. The first big hike is the Rim Walk where you’ll see the sandstone domes of the Lost City, enjoy the cool surrounds of the Garden of Eden pool and take in the defying views along the walls of the Canyon. Camp in bushland surrounds. All campsites on the tour have adequate toilet and shower facilities. Choice of swags tonight. (LD).
Days 2 & 3 - Uluru & Kata Tjuta
We spend 2 nights at Uluru to give you maximum time, double chances for sunsets and sunrises; more time for walks and more flexibility in hot weather. We don’t short-change you - as well as plenty of time for Uluru walks and the Aboriginal Cultural Centre, there is time to do the Valley of the Winds walk (we guide) at Kata Tjuta. Free time can be used for local indigenous tours, air flights, a swim in the pool - or other refreshments. Camp with facilities in full view of Uluru. (BLD).
Day 4 -Uluru to Coober Pedy
Backtrack to the Stuart Highway. By special invitation, we may go off-highway onto the ‘AP Lands’ to call in at Iwantja Aboriginal Arts Centre. Going south the vegetation increases - you’ll remember the Northern Territory looking like the botanic gardens when compared to the desolate gibber plain expanses of Outback South Australia! Just beyond the Dog Fence, the mining moonscape takes over. Roam the colourful Breakaways (site of Mad Max III) before arrival in Coober Pedy. Underground bunkhouse accommodation is our ‘digs’ for tonight. (BLD).
Day 5 - Coober Pedy to William Creek
We’ll show you about Coober Pedy - underground house, mine tour, opal cutting, an underground church - and give you time to explore and ‘noodle’ (fossick) for opals. Desert landscapes include red dunes, salt pans and gibber plains on the afternoon drive to William Creek. Lake Cadibarrawirracanna can be a refreshing short detour. We camp in swags within stumbling distance of William Creek Pub. (BLD).
Day 6 - Oodnadatta Track to Flinders Ranges
The Oodnadatta Track retraces the dusty trail of camel caravans and original Ghan railway to the fascinating thermal mound springs, Lake Eyre and dusty Marree’s abandoned giant railway station (and locos!) and the Arabunna Aboriginal Cultural Centre. Next stage offers the Aboriginal ochre pits, a visit to eccentric Talc Alf (he’s usually in), views of Leigh Creek coalmines and Copley Bakery. Break into the Flinders Ranges through Parachilna Gorge to Angorichina where we stay in bunkhouse style accommodation. (BLD).
Day 7 - Flinders Ranges
Dirt roads take us through the heart of the Ranges to the historic copper mines of Blinman and onto Wilpena Pound, the famous natural amphitheatre. There’s time to tackle the spectacular walks and challenging climbs. Views are breathtaking. Camp amidst pine forest at the base of the mountains. The lodge at Wilpena Pound has a pool and bar that we’re welcome to use! (BLD).
Day 8 - Wilpena Pound to Adelaide
Enjoy mountain views as we pass the Elder Range, calling by the outpost town of Hawker, then one time Transcontinental Railway junction of Quorn, popular MTB centre of Melrose at Mount Remarkable, a string of little country towns and the vineyards of the Clare Valley. Toast the last 8 days of adventure with a tasting glass at one of the excellent wineries! Arrive Adelaide in the early evening. (BL).
About Adventure Tours
The birthplace of Adventure Tours and the heartland of Australia; the Red Centre is best known for Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, part of the world’s most ancient landscape and living culture, yet there are many other exceptional natural attractions to discover. You have a choice of safari and touring experiences in this region from short to extended trips, offering both Budget & Deluxe options.
