Here is an opportunity to experience many elements of the Australian Outback, in 4WD comfort.
On this adventure you will discover the world-famous opal fields of Coober Pedy and Andamooka, with scenery that looks like a mix of the Wild West and the moon!
You will also explore the desert regions of the Outback, the Great Salt Lakes and the magnificent Flinders Ranges with their abundance of wildlife and spectacular gorges
You’ll meet the people of the country, experience the history and the culture and travel through some of the most diverse countryside on earth.
Follow the Opal Trail and discover a real Australian gem!


Day 1

You are met at your Adelaide accommodation and we set off along the coast, past the historic ports of the Spencer Gulf, which provides an opportunity to reflect on the importance of this trade route in by-gone days.
At Port Augusta there is opportunity to visit the Wadlata Outback Centre, a must see before starting your journey to the Flinders Ranges & Outback.
We continue to Woomera, which was one of the world's busiest launch sites for testing rockets and missiles during the 1950's and 1960's.
Overnight - Eldo Hotel Woomera (Redstone Suites)

Day 2

We visit the town of Roxby Downs, purpose-built to house the workers at the renowned Olympic Dam Uranium Mine.
From there we drive to the opal mining area of Andamooka. This town is opal mining in its ‘rare’ form. Meet the people of the area and be in awe of their lifestyle and gemstones.
On return to Woomera there is opportunity to visit the Heritage Museum , and visit the grave of Len Beadell - cited as the last of Australia's great explorers, and architect of the Woomera Village.
Overnight - Eldo Hotel Woomera (Redstone Suites)

Day 3
Following the Stuart Highway further into the Outback we come to the plains of another internationally known opal region, that of ‘Coober Pedy’.
We take a tour through the township, visit underground opal mines and meet with the characters of this region. There will also be an opportunity to explore Coober Pedy’s many opal retail outlets.
During the afternoon we drive to the "Breakways" and the Moon Plain, both of which have featured in a number of movies such as Mad Max III, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Ground Zero, Stark and Salute of the Jugger.
Our evening meal is in the award winning Tom and Mary's Greek Taverna!
Overnight – Look Out Cave Motel

Day 4

We set off through the real Australian Outback to see all the BIG icons.
Crossing the Moon Plains you will see the longest fence in the world, the Dog Fence, which stretches more than 5300 kilometers from the Great Australian Bight to the foothills of Queensland’s Bunya Mountains
and separates the native dog, the dingo, from the sheep flocks.
We drive through Anna Creek cattle station, the largest cattle station (single land holding) in the World some 24,000 square kilometers. Anna Creek is described as ‘bigger than Belgium’.
Hear about Lake Cadibarrawirracanna, and get your tongue around the longest place name in Australia. Then we travel onto William Creek, keeping watch in case we miss it,
because this is said to be Australia’s smallest town.
Following the Oodnadatta Track (original Old Ghan Line) we see the artesian mound springs (water volcanoes, in fact) and the southern part of Australia’s largest salt lake, Lake Eyre around 10 times the size of Singapore.
Lunch is at the Oasis Cafe in Marree. Once known as Hergott Springs, Marree has a rich history
It was a staging post for the large camel trains that carried wool and supplies in the early days before being eventually replaced by the Ghan Railway.
This town is at the start of the famous Birdsville Stock Route (Birdsville Track)
Gradually, in the distance, the Flinders Ranges rise up out of the vast plains of the desert as you journey to the highest town in South Australia, Blinman.
The quaint Outback pub at this old copper mining settlement will be your home tonight.
Overnight - Blinman Hotel

Day 5

We travel through the picturesque tree-lined Brachina Gorge then marvel at the changing colour as we travel through the ‘corridor in time’.
Bunyeroo Valley provides many photographic opportunities from lookouts such as "The Razor Back"
This is a contrast to the deserts and salt lakes you have just been through. Today will be spent exploring this region, which attracts nature lovers and artists from all over the world.
You will then travel through the gentler southern ranges and into the vineyards of the beautiful Clare Valley wine region on your way back to Adelaide.


Your itinerary includes:

· Five days fully escorted 4WD Outback touring
· All morning and afternoon teas
· All Lunches
· All evening meals
· Accommodation as described in the itinerary
· All park entry fees and permits
· Complimentary pick up and drop off in Adelaide

SPECIAL NOTE :
LUGGAGE IS RESTRICTED TO ONE OVERNIGHT BAG PER PERSON.

Total PAX for departure: 4
Per person twin share :






OTHER TAILOR-MADE OUTBACK TOURS CAN BE ARRANGED ....(ask for a quote!)

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