5 days tour

Ikara - Flinders Ranges Hiking Tour

Ikara - Flinders Ranges Hiking Tour

This tour includes:

Guide

Two Park Trek guides, who will drive, cook and care for you.

Meals

3 dinners, 4 lunches, 4 breakfasts. Plus trail mix, nibbles, fresh fruit, tea, coffee, hot chocolate and biscuits / cake.

Transport

Return transport from Adelaide. We use a comfortable 12 seater mini coach with a trailer attached for luggage.

Accommodation

4 nights accommodation on a twin share basis (single supplement available at additional expense). Rawnsley Park The property is situated just outside of Wilpena Pound and is the perfect base for exploring the area. Here we stay in comfortable two or three bedroom cabins, with a centralised living area, kitchen and one bathroom. You can choose a single supplement if you would prefer a private bedroom. By choosing the single supplement option, you will share common facilities with other walkers on our trip in your shared cabin. A single supplement is subject to availability at the time of booking. Gum Creek Station May be used as an alternate accommodation property on the odd occasion

Others

All national park entry fees

Not included:

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Others

Other activities and services are not included

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Itinerary of your trip Ikara - Flinders Ranges Hiking Tour

  • Day 1 2.5Kms Approx. 1 Hour Walking (Easy)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      2.5Kms Approx. 1 Hour Walking (Easy)

      We depart Adelaide and head north, arriving at Port Wakefield for morning tea and a tour briefing at a local coffee shop.


      We head further north and stop at Mambray Creek Reserve in the Mount Remarkable National Park for our first walk of the tour. It is only a short 2.5km walk up Daveyโ€™s Gully but the views across Spencer Gulf are spectacular. You may spot some local wildlife including emus, euros and kookaburras.


      After our walk we will have lunch, and continue on to our place of stay at Rawnsley Park Station. We unpack and relax, and nibbles are served by the campfire followed by a two-course dinner prepared by your guides. Overnight accommodation at Rawnsley Park.



      Meals โ€“ lunch and dinner



  • Day 2 12 Kms, Approx. 6 Hours, (Moderate To Hard)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      12 Kms, Approx. 6 Hours, (Moderate To Hard)

      After breakfast and lunch making we travel along the Morolana Scenic Drive, where we pass through magnificent River Red Gum woodland, the habitat of many kangaroos, euros and emus, all with the spectacular Ikara-Flinders Ranges as a backdrop.


      We begin our walk on the famous Heysen Trail, leading us into Wilpena Pound. This is one of the very special sections of the Trail, starting with a pretty creek walk through Black Gap, before climbing a section of the Pound Wall to Bridle Gap. Spectacular views of the Elder Range are revealed to the south as we proceed.


      We walk along the floor of the Wilpena Pound and pause for lunch at Hills Homestead to gain a better understanding of how challeng-ing life was for the 19th century pioneering farmers. From here it is a pleasant stroll to the Wilpena Pound Visitor Centre. There is an opportunity this afternoon for a scenic flight from Rawnsley Park. Your guides will provide you with this information. Nibbles back at Rawnsley Park are served by your guides followed by a delicious two-course dinner. Overnight accommodation at Rawnsley Park Station



      Meals โ€“ breakfast, lunch and dinner



  • Day 3 8 Kms Approx. 4 Hours (Moderate To Hard)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      8 Kms Approx. 4 Hours (Moderate To Hard)

      After breakfast and lunch making, we depart Rawnsley Park for our days walking.



      We begin the day with the Yuluna Circuit at Aroona, where we discover old pastoral ruins and pass through contrasting rock formations and vegetation. The ruins of the old Aroona Homestead, built in the 1850โ€™s, serves as a reminder of the difficult early years of European settlement. This walk affords lovely views of the Heysen and Trezona Ranges.


      After lunch, we explore Brachina Gorge which is one of the parkโ€™s most popular and spectacular attractions. Brachina Gorge meanders its way through sharp sawtooth ridges of resistant quartzite. This spectacular gorge was once used as a pass through which bullock teams pulled their loads.


      After returning to Rawnsley Park Station, guests can take the opportunity to rest, or take part in any of the local walks from the accommodation.



      Nibbles are served at Rawnsley Park by your guides followed by a delicious two-course dinner. Overnight at Rawnsley Park



      Meals โ€“ breakfast, lunch and dinner



  • Day 4 12 Kms Approx. 6 Hours Walking Including Breaks And Swim (Moderate To Hard)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      12 Kms Approx. 6 Hours Walking Including Breaks And Swim (Moderate To Hard)

      After breakfast and lunch making we head off to the outback town of Blinman, before driving to Angorichina village, to start our walk. Todayโ€™s walk is a return journey to the beautiful Blinman Pools. The pool makes for a great place to stop and relax under the magnificent river red gums, or have a swim. These pools are bordered by majestic river red gums, and have been popular picnic spots since the 1800s.


      In some places on the trail, sheer cliffs rise almost straight up from the creek bed, providing a spectacular backdrop. The two spring-fed creeks keep the pools filled with water all year round.


      We finish our walk mid afternoon and return to our accommodation where guests can take part in any local walks from Rawnsley Park or take some time to relax before dinner. Nibbles will be served before dinning out at the onsite Woolshed restaurant. 


      Meals: breakfast and lunch


      Dinner at Rawnsley Parkโ€™s onsite restaurant (own expense)



  • Day 5 3.0 Kms Approx. 1.5 Hours Walking (Moderate)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      3.0 Kms Approx. 1.5 Hours Walking (Moderate)

      After breakfast we pack up and depart for our last day of tour. Today our walk encompasses a gem of the Ikara-Flinders Ranges โ€“ Alligator Gorge in the Mount Remarkable National Park. This walk has some of the most visually stunning scenery youโ€™ll come across in the region.


      Immerse yourself in the dramatic beauty of high ochre ridges, deep gorges and watercourses lined with river red gums. Alligator Gorge is one of the premier natural attractions in the Southern Ikara-Flinders Ranges, with Alligator Creek cutting through ancient ABC quartzite.


      Our lunch stop is in Melrose (at own expense) before continuing south to arrive in Adelaide around 5.00 pm, with an airport drop off available on request.


      (For guest flying out of Adelaide โ€“ please book flights from 7.00pm)



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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 1 / Max: 99

Experience allowed to all ages.

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