9 days tour

Best Of South Australia & Red Centre

Best Of South Australia & Red Centre

This tour includes:

Transport

DRIVING DISTANCES IN AUSTRALIA: Australia is a BIG : country! In fact, the whole of Europe fits into Australia with plenty of room to spare. Australians are accustomed to driving long distances on holiday, but you may not be. Perth to Broome is roughly the length of Portugal. Driving from Alice Springs to Darwin is about the length of the UK, and Perth to Adelaide is about the same distance from Spain to Poland. However, thatโ€™s why we think seeing Australia from the ground is better. We live in a country that has it all; stunning coastline and beaches, the outback, tropical rainforests, and some seriously amazing landscapes and wildlife. Please read the itinerary carefully for travel time estimates. HOT WEATHER: From October to March it is likely that you will experience temperatures over 35C/95F. These extreme temperatures place stress on the air-conditioning units within our vehicles which can make travelling uncomfortable. Your leader will assist with regular breaks and information to assist keeping cool and hydrated. Private vehicle

Others

Barossa Valley - Winery visit & tasting Adelaide - City Cultural Walking Tour with Aboriginal Guide Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park - Day walks Wilpena Pound - Yura Udnyu Our Culture, Your Culture walking tour Clare Valley - Wine Tasting Tjoritja-West MacDonnell Ranges - Simpsons Gap Guided Aboriginal Cultural Walk Watarrka National Park - Kings Canyon Creek Walk Watarrka National Park - Kings Canyon Light Towers by Night Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Kata Tjuta Walpa Gorge Walk Watarrka National Park - Kings Canyon Rim Walk Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Uluru Sunset Viewing Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Kuniya Walk to Mutitjulu Waterhole with local Anangu Guide Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Uluru Sunrise Viewing Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - Cultural Centre

Accommodation

The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation. Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if weโ€™re arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isnโ€™t always possible which means we wonโ€™t be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available. Hotel (8 nights)

Meals

7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners

Guide

AUSTRALIA LEADERS: All group trips are accompanied by a group leader. In Australia your group leader is often also your driver, taking you from start to finish. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Your leader will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, as well as recommend great local eating venues. They will also introduce you to our local friends along the way. Please be aware they will be juggling many things on your tour and on some days may have less time to spend with you. But they will always be working hard to ensure you and your group have a fantastic time exploring Australia!

Not included:

Flights

Flights are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

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Itinerary of your trip Best Of South Australia & Red Centre

  • Day 1 Day 1: Adelaide
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Adelaide

      Welcome to South Australia! Your adventure begins in Adelaide, or Tandanya in the language of The Kaurna people โ€“ the traditional owners of the land.โ€ฏIf you arrive in Adelaide early, there is much to see and do, from the Central Market to a footy game in the Adelaide Oval. Your trip will start with a welcome meeting at 6 pm at your hotel. After, the night is yours. Maybe get your group together and head to one of the best restaurants in the city.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Adelaide / Hahndorf / Barossa Valley
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Adelaide / Hahndorf / Barossa Valley

      After breakfast this morning, meet with a local Aboriginal guide with whom youโ€™ll discover the city from a First Nations perspective. Learn about the wonderful and tragic colonial history on a walk through the heart of Adelaide. Next, head out of town to Hahndorf, a historic village nestled in the Adelaide Hills, originally settled by German immigrants in the 1830s. Enjoy some time to explore, then enjoy lunch made from locally sourced ingredients at a historic pub in another nearby village. After lunch, continue your drive to the famed Barossa Valley. A renowned region of wine, the Barossa is home to a string of rural towns, sun-kissed rolling hills and world-famous wineries โ€“ with shiraz grapes the local speciality. Enjoy an included wine tasting here, take in the gorgeous scenery and then sit down for a group dinner.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park

      After breakfast this morning, youโ€™ll drive to the Flinders Ranges โ€“ the largest mountain range in South Australia, stretching for over 430 km. Stop in Ikara (Wilpena Pound) โ€“ a natural amphitheatre of mountains. Your base for the night is a stunning spot on the outskirts of this geological marvel. The afternoon and evening are free for you to explore, search for the perfect spot to watch the sunset or relax at your eco-style accommodation.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park

      In the morning meet with a local First Nations guide for a walk around the magnificent Ikara (Wilpena Pound) area with your group. Your expert guide will share ancient stories of the landscape that have been passed down from generation to generation, provide insight into the regionโ€™s biodiversity and the life it sustains, and explain the relationship between the land and the Adnyamathanha people. Once you have a better understanding of the landscape, the rest of the day is yours to explore โ€“ maybe join your leader on a hike, opt to go it alone or simply sit back and relax while enjoying the incredible scenery.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Clare Valley / Adelaide
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Clare Valley / Adelaide

      Itโ€™s time to head back to Adelaide this morning after breakfast. Along the way, make a stop in the Clare Valley at a local winery for a delicious tasting paddle of their favourite wines. Maybe grab some lunch here and share some stories with your fellow travellers. Youโ€™ll arrive back in Adelaide at about 4 pm, where your leader and some of your travel group will end their journey. The rest of the night is free to enjoy Adelaideโ€™s nightlife.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Adelaide / Alice Springs
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Adelaide / Alice Springs

      Your included airport transfer will take you from the hotel to Adelaide Airport today. Fly to Alice Springs (flight not included), Mparntwe in the language of the traditional owners of the land on which Alice Springs is now located. Alice Springs is the quintessential laidback Aussie town and when you arrive tonight, youโ€™ll have a second welcome meeting at 6 pm to meet your local leader and the new travel companions joining you on the next leg of your Aussie adventure.

  • Day 7 Day 7: West Macdonnell Ranges / Kings Canyon
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: West Macdonnell Ranges / Kings Canyon

      This morning, youโ€™ll hit the road for Simpsons Gap in the West MacDonnell Ranges National Park (Tjoritja). Keep an eye out for rock wallabies as you take part in a guided walk through the important spiritual site. A First Nations guide will share their insights on the local flora and fauna and will tell the story of the greatโ€ฏTjunba (Perentie) totem that protects the gorge and its present importance to the Eastern and Northern Arrernte People. The walk will also take you along the riverbed that marks the boundary between the Eastern and Northern Arrernte tribes. Next, drive along the Stuart and Lasseter Highway and through the colourful semi-desert to Watarrka National Park, home of the majestic Kings Canyon. Your leader will take you along the Kings Creek Walk, following the trail between soaring cliffs and ethereal rock formations. Youโ€™d be hard-pressed to find a more magical place! Tonight enjoy an included dinner before visiting the Light Towers - an immersive visual and aural display.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Kings Canyon / Kata Tjuta / Uluru / Yulara
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Kings Canyon / Kata Tjuta / Uluru / Yulara

      Spend the morning exploring the rugged landscape of Kings Canyon and enjoy the 3-hour rim walk up and across the famous Kings Canyon plateau, from the sandstone domes of the โ€™Lost Cityโ€™ to the oasis of the โ€™Garden of Edenโ€™. Youโ€™ll walk across the red rock cliffs that protrude from the land and take in views of the palm forest below. Then hit the road again for a scenic drive across the red landscape to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Keep your eyes out, thereโ€™s chance that you might spot brumbys, camels or wallabies on the drive. First up today, youโ€™ll arrive in Kata Tjuta (formerly known as The Olgas) โ€“ a towering collection of 36 domed rock formations. Here, youโ€™ll embark on a walk to a popular lookout to admire the stunning red formations that make up Kata Tjuta โ€“ these ochre-coloured shapes are a mesmerising sight. After, youโ€™ll make your way to one of Australiaโ€™s most spiritually significant and iconic sites, Uluru. From a prime location, youโ€™ll enjoy the view as the sun sets over the epic sandstone monolith โ€“ watching the incredible landscape shift in colour is a sight you wonโ€™t soon forget!

  • Day 9 Day 9: Uluru / Yulara (Or Alice Springs)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Uluru / Yulara (Or Alice Springs)

      Youโ€™ll start the day early in one of the best ways imaginable โ€“ watching a spectacular sunrise over Uluru. Embark on a short walk across the rust-coloured landscape to a nearby waterhole and marvel at some of the traditional art sites. Your leader will shed light on the history and nature here and explain how the Anangu people are deeply connected to the lands. After, stop by the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Centre to continue learning about First Nations culture. After some time here, stop by Yulara for any travellers flying out of Uluru to catch the free airport shuttle. Then, for those finishing the trip in Alice Springs, hit the highway just after lunch. Arrive in Alice Springs in the evening, where your Outback adventure will come to an end. If youโ€™d like to extend your stay, just speak to your booking agent.

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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: 15 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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