Top Things You Will Do

Flinders Ranges spectacular outback scenery

Travel the Oodnadatta Track (trip covers 600kms of dirt roads)

Sleep underground at Coober Pedy – unique experience

You will stay 2 nights at Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Kata Tjuta

4 BIG WALKS - Wilpena Pound, Uluru base, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon Rim

Itinerary

Day 1 - Adelaide to Flinders Ranges

From Adelaide, our way north weaves through the hillside vineyards of the Clare Valley. Enjoy expansive views of the Flinders Ranges as we pass the Elder Range toward Wilpena Pound, one of Australia's most magnificent natural features and our campsite amongst the pines for tonight. All campsites have facilities and in this case, we can also use the pool and bar up at the lodge! (LD)

Day 2 - Wilpena Pound

From Wilpena Pound you have your first chance for spectacular walks and challenging climbs. Mt Ohlssen Bagge is about 3 hours return. The views are breathtaking. After lunch, dirt roads take us through the heart of the Ranges to the historic copper mine village of Blinman and our night stop at Angorichina. Cool off in the nearby waterhole and stay in bunkhouse style accommodation. (BLD)

Day 3 - Oodnadatta Track to William Creek

Breakout from the Ranges through Parachilna Gorge with the option to cycle from Angorichina through the Gorge. Then Leigh Creek coalmines, a visit to eccentric Talc Alf (he's usually in), the bitumen ends at Lyndhurst, see the Aboriginal ochre pits, Marree's Old Ghan rail station and the Arabunna Aboriginal Cultural Centre. The Oodnadatta Track follows the dusty trail of the camel caravans and the old Ghan railway to Lake Eyre and the fascinating thermal mound springs. We camp in swags (or tents) within stumbling distance of William Creek Pub. (BLD)

Day 4 - Oodnadatta Track to Coober Pedy

Desert landscapes include red dunes, salt pans and gibber plains on the morning drive to Coober Pedy. Lake Cadibarrawirracanna can be a refreshing short detour. Just beyond the Dog Fence, the mining moonscape takes over. We'll show you about Coober Pedy – underground house, mine tour, opal cutting, an underground church – and still give you time to explore and 'noodle' (fossick) for opals. Underground bunkhouse accommodation is our 'digs' for tonight and we're going out for dinner. (BLD)

Day 5 - The Breakaways to Uluru

Roam the colourful Breakaways site of Mad Max III before rolling up 700kms on the Stuart and Lasseter Highways, via Marla and Erldunda to Uluru. Going north the vegetation increases – even the Northern Territory looks like the botanic gardens compared to Outback South Australia! Arrive at our campground in time for sunset views of the Rock. (BLD)

Days 6 and 7 - Uluru & Kata Tjuta

Two nights makes a big difference: second chances for sunsets and sunrises. 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. The drive to Kings Canyon takes 3.5 hours and we camp nearby. (BLD)

Day 8 - Kings Canyon to Alice Springs

Another big morning hike tackles Kings Canyon. On the 3 hour Rim Walk you'll weave amongst the sandstone domes of the Lost City, relax in the cool surrounds of the Garden of Eden pool and take in the defying views along the walls of the Canyon. Lunch is our final meal, then the afternoon travels through the ranges and across several mighty sandy rivers of Central Australia to Alice Springs, set amidst the MacDonnell Ranges, arriving about 6.00pm. (BL)